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Dolmabahçe Palace, 4/1/2006
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Flowerpot233 viewsThe beast adorning the rim appears to be some sort of ram-like creature, but I am unable to identify it.
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Flowerpot Close-up284 viewsThe ram-like beast viewed from a different angle.
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Medhal (Reception Room)257 viewsThe main entrance hall, where a visit to the Dolmabahçe Palace begins. Guests would wait here to be escorted to their appointed destination by a palace protocol officer.
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Chandeliers256 viewsEvery room in the Palace seemed to have at least one incredibly elaborate and expensive Bohemian glass chandelier. Some had more than one. I'd hate to have to pay the electric bill.
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Ming Vase180 viewsThe OIttoman sultans had a penchant for the most exquisite Chinese wares.
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Ambassadors' Hall234 viewsFramed by two Ming vases, this door opens into the Ambassadors' Hall, where the Sultan received envoys of other nations, including Russia, whose Tsar Nicholas I donated two bearskin rugs for the room.
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Fireplace262 viewsFireplaces in the Dolmabahçe Palace are very differnt from the conical fireplaces of the Topkapi, and rather more elaborate.
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Red Room250 viewsThe color red predominates in the drapes, wall fabric and furniture, and even appears in the chandelier. Gold leaf is used extensively in the furnishings and ornamentation.
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Crystal Staircase211 viewsBuilt in the shape of a double horseshoe, using crystal, brass and mahogany.
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Detail of Crystal Staircase218 viewsThe bannister supports are made of Baccarat crystal.
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Crystal Staircase Chandelier239 viewsNot the largest or most expensive in the palace, but nothing to sneer at.
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Art Nouveau Floral Lamps258 viewsAt the head of the Crystal Staircase.
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