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Most viewed - Dolmabahçe Palace, 4/1/2006 |
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Treasury Gate788 viewsThe Treasury Gate resembles the Sultain's Gate but is smaller and is double-sided (the curved wings form an "X"); it is located on the north side of the palace grounds and closed to public access.
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Flowerpot Close-up758 viewsThe ram-like beast viewed from a different angle.
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Palace Garden741 viewsThe site was a garden before the palace was built; the name Dolmabahçe means "filled-in garden", and it's highly appropriate.
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Palace Guard715 viewsThe guard in front of the Sultan's Gate stands in his spotless dress uniform, perfectly rigid, unmoving, unblinking. Reminded me of the KGB guards at Lenin's Tomb in Moscow.
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Garden Fountain698 viewsThe elaborate and beautiful fountain in front of the entrance to the Selamlık (public section) of the Dolmabahçe palace.
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Palace Garden695 viewsMuch attention and care was devoted to the flowers growing on the grounds of the Dolmabahçe Palace, and the flowers showed their appreciation.
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Garden Fountain690 viewsIn front of the Selamlık, the public wing of the palace.
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Fireplace685 viewsFireplaces in the Dolmabahçe Palace are very differnt from the conical fireplaces of the Topkapi, and rather more elaborate.
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Ceremonial Hall (Muayede Salonu)680 viewsDavid and Kathy Lindquist contemplate the 22,000 square foot hall with its high dome and famous chandelier. This space is the culmination of the Selamlik and separates it from the harem.
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Bosphorus Gate677 viewsThis is the gate you enter if you arrive by water.
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Art Nouveau Floral Lamps675 viewsAt the head of the Crystal Staircase.
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Changing of the Guard675 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.
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