Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul, Turkey
Dolmabahce Palace - Late Imperial Palace on the Bosphorus. Commisioned by Abdul Mecit (1839-61) - architect Nikogos Balyn who in collaboration with his Father completed construction in 1853. Vast throne room in centre, flanked by two lower wings including crystal staircase and alabaster bathroom. Ataturk used the Palace as his residence. Now used to occasional host official visitors
Picture No
10555649
Media ID
45659129
Size
5396px x 3376px
(5.0MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattributed postcard
Date
circa 1920s
