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Dolmabahçe Palace, 4/1/2006
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Flowerpot570 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-up684 viewsThe ram-like beast viewed from a different angle.
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Medhal (Reception Room)543 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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Chandeliers599 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 Vase533 viewsThe OIttoman sultans had a penchant for the most exquisite Chinese wares.
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Ambassadors' Hall599 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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Fireplace636 viewsFireplaces in the Dolmabahçe Palace are very differnt from the conical fireplaces of the Topkapi, and rather more elaborate.
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Red Room588 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 Staircase540 viewsBuilt in the shape of a double horseshoe, using crystal, brass and mahogany.
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Detail of Crystal Staircase528 viewsThe bannister supports are made of Baccarat crystal.
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Crystal Staircase Chandelier516 viewsNot the largest or most expensive in the palace, but nothing to sneer at.
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Art Nouveau Floral Lamps620 viewsAt the head of the Crystal Staircase.
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