Wednesday, November 17, 2010

The high spots: Dolmabahçe Palace, Istanbul

Dolmabahçe Palace Istanbul Bosphorus shoreline and graces is awe inspiring showcase of the Ottoman Empire the immense wealth. The Empire stretched over three continents (Europe, Western Asia and North Africa) to its pinnacle Dolmabahçe Palace served as the administrative centre of the Empire in the first half of the 20th centuries in the 19th century at the beginning of the 16th and 17th centuries. [1] [2] The period.

In the immediate vicinity of Belvedere Palace is an incredible collection of Baccarat and Bohemian crystals, and breathtaking views of the gilded ceilings and columns home and great gifts to foreign rulers, also the Russian Tsars and Queen Victoria.

The rich decorated interior is surprisingly European in style and was designed to display the maximum impact on the Ottoman splendor. A highlight of the tour through the Palace is undoubtedly the introduction of the Ceremonial Hall.The lobby is 2,000 square metres in size and 36 metres high and the magnificent golden interior design and the impressive, with the exception of the columns is 4,5 ton Bohemian crystal Chandelier, a gift for the Queen Victoria and the largest of its kind in the world. [1] [2] When I went to the ceremonial hall for the first time, my jaw literally fell open.All the halls in the world, with palatsiyksikön you've visited this should certainly top marks in the Visual effect!

Other highlights at the Crystal Palace belongs to the famous staircase, (with the Baccarat Crystal bannisters), the father of Modern Turkey, Ataturk and the bear-carpets, from the Russian Tsar of Russia gifts. If you are visiting this fabulous city in Bosphorus, I highly recommended also to this fantastic Palace on your own route.

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