Dolmabahce Palace Istanbul

Dolmabahce Palace

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Dolmabahçe Palace, the largest monoblock palace in Turkey, boasts 258 rooms and 46 halls, offering visitors an extensive exploration of its majestic …

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Oct 23, 2024
Beautiful building and grounds right next to the Bosphorous. Stunning room after stunning room, actually became a bit repetitive after a while! Staff don't like you taking photos, but plenty of peopl… Full review by Robert19581958
Oct 22, 2024
The palace is good, however @ €36(1200 lira) per adult is not worth it. For a single person may it ok but for a family of 4 it’s 150€, it’s a bit too much. Full review by anil r
Oct 19, 2024
My wife and I went to Dolmabahce Palace recently while on vacation in Istanbul. We stayed close by and were able to walk to the Palace. We bought ticket ahead of time through MegaPass. Recommend t… Full review by u2fan56
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The Ottoman sultans shifted from Topkapi Palace to the newly built Dolmabahce in the 1850s. Designed by the renowned Armenian …
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Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosporus strait, served as the ma…
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Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coastline of the Bosphorus strait, served as th…
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Facts

Architectural style:Baroque Revival and Rococo Revival
Located:Istanbul, Turkey
Construction completed:1856
Owner:Government of Turkey
Construction started:1843
Architect:Garabet Balyan
Type:Palace (1856–1984)

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Is it free to walk around the exterior and grounds? Not really interested in entering the palace interior only taking …
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Is it free to walk around the exterior and grounds? Not really interested in entering the palace interior only taking photos of the exterior and grounds.
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No you have to pay.
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Answer by Ken B · Oct 8, 2024
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Hi. can i just walk in the garden, without getting in the palace for free? i don't want to buy a ticket.
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You must pay an ticket to enter
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Can we visit on our own or with we need a guided tour? To visit the palace pre-reservation is required? Can we buy the …
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Can we visit on our own or with we need a guided tour? To visit the palace pre-reservation is required? Can we buy the tickets directly from the ticket offices? witout rezervation? Thank you
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You absolutely can do it on your own. You just walk into the ticket office, which is right on the property, then queue to get into the inner courtyard area and there's another booth …
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You absolutely can do it on your own. You just walk into the ticket office, which is right on the property, then queue to get into the inner courtyard area and there's another booth where you can get the audio sets, which are free, and you do not have to lose your place in the queue. No pre-reservation required unless you are planning on going at a particularly busy time. The tickets are fairly expensive.
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Are there long lines to get tickets now (March 2022)? Is there a way to book tickets online (not with a tour or guide)?
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I went on 10 April 2022, there was no way to book tickets online and so I went in person at 9am when it opened. The line was not long, only about 3-4 people were in the line and it went …
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I went on 10 April 2022, there was no way to book tickets online and so I went in person at 9am when it opened. The line was not long, only about 3-4 people were in the line and it went fast. Anyone could buy tickets independently, a guide was not necessary. There was a small extra charge to get an audio guide, which I recommend as it was helpful to learn more.
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Answer by Eileen W · May 5, 2022
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