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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The high spots: Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, Penang, Malaysia

Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion

Penang island off the coast of Malaysia is Malaysia and is linked to the continent, and one of the world's longest bridges. Georgetown Penang, the State capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage site. For hundreds of years of Penang was an influential role in Europe and the Middle East and South/East Asia relations.Many of the people's Republic of China, Arab and Indian merchants make their base in the heart of the city, the British and Dutch with East-West relations and colonial heritage, a heritage to live as a compressed Georgetown treats us lovingly restored homes and from the British colonial past as well as the magnificent Villas of many Chinese traders, who has made their fortunes, spices and the Chinese Mainland colonial powers have cross-border e-commerce built buildings till today.

One of the most visible cultural heritage buildings is Georgetown Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion.Because it is called the Blue Mansion overlooking the blue facade of the Manor was built in 1880, 20' s one of the most effective trading and shipping tycoons of the people's Republic of China, Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in separate blue coloration. [3] [4], which is obtained from a mixture of lime and a natural blue colors of the indigo plant. Today, the Manor is a national treasure and is one of the highlights of Georgetown.

The Manor House was designed and built some steps, and craftsmen in the people's Republic of China, which apply generously and general layout of the one part, and the ornate decorations, feng shui principles. [citation needed] the Western (mainly British) components were included in a template, probably amaze his trading partners is secured through the West. [7] as a result of the combination is to wander between East and West;The best example of a central courtyard, which, according to the characteristics of the Scottish threaded balusters, Art Nouveau stained glass and China wood lattices.

Outside the detail of one of the gorgeous doors mansion of the entrance to the grand reception room Interior courtyard dining room corridors on the territory of one of the stunning

If you are visiting Penang, don't forget to take a tour of the Cheong Fatt Tze or hotel Mansion. [1] [2] it is really worth exploring a fascinating place! check out the other Things to Penang.

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