Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul, Turkey - Close-up angled view
Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul, Turkey - Close-up angled view. Commissioned 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 occasionally host official visitors
Picture No
11070471
Media ID
46706174
Size
5567px x 3457px
(5.2MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Unattributed postcard
Date
circa 1903
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