New palace to replace the Topkapi Palace

As a new palace to replace the Topkapi Palace, and started construction in 1843, was completed in 1859, the palace of Turkey Renaissance style. Empire after the fall, and has been used as the official residence of the founder President of the Republic of Turkey Ataturk. Around the large central hall, a huge building is divided into two compartments of the living quarters of harem women and the men's Sultan forbidden and Seramuruku, of women forbidden which has been functioning as a public institution.
"During the ambassador" gorgeous decorated with chandeliers of 4.5 tons weight, such as office of Ataturk, highlights a lot.
The tour guide tour system of English and Turkish, it is not possible to free tour. It is recommended because there is a limited number of admission day, or line up first thing in the morning, it is going to make a reservation by phone in advance.

Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe Sarayı

■ Address: Dolmabahce Caddesi, Besiktas Istanbul
■ Phone: (0212) 327 2626 (Reserved)
■ :9:00-16 Time: 00 (winter -15:00)
■ holiday: Mon-Thu
■ Prices: 30TL (Seramuruku), 20TL (harem), 40TL (Seramuruku + harem)