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Most viewed - Dolmabahçe Palace, 4/1/2006 |
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Treasury Gate815 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-up788 viewsThe ram-like beast viewed from a different angle.
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Palace Garden762 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 Guard745 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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Palace Garden719 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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Ceremonial Hall (Muayede Salonu)717 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 Gate715 viewsThis is the gate you enter if you arrive by water.
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Fireplace715 viewsFireplaces in the Dolmabahçe Palace are very differnt from the conical fireplaces of the Topkapi, and rather more elaborate.
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Garden Fountain712 viewsThe elaborate and beautiful fountain in front of the entrance to the Selamlık (public section) of the Dolmabahçe palace.
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Facade of the Selamlık709 viewsThe main entrance of the palace for diplomats, officials and other visitors (in general for uncastrated males).
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Ceremonial Hall Dome705 viewsThe domed ceiling of the Ceremonial Hall. The dome is 118 feet high. Note the thin, frail-looking cable from which the 4.5 ton chandelier is suspended. I wouldn't want to be under the chandelier in an earthquake.
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Garden Fountain703 viewsIn front of the Selamlık, the public wing of the palace.
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