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Most viewed - Dolmabahçe Palace, 4/1/2006 |
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Treasury Gate584 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-up572 viewsThe ram-like beast viewed from a different angle.
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Palace Guard553 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 Fountain544 viewsThe elaborate and beautiful fountain in front of the entrance to the Selamlık (public section) of the Dolmabahçe palace.
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Palace Garden543 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 Garden540 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 Dome539 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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Art Nouveau Floral Lamps531 viewsAt the head of the Crystal Staircase.
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Fireplace523 viewsFireplaces in the Dolmabahçe Palace are very differnt from the conical fireplaces of the Topkapi, and rather more elaborate.
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Changing of the Guard519 viewsOne guard relieves another at the Sultan's Gate.
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Garden Fountain516 viewsIn front of the Selamlık, the public wing of the palace.
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Gold Inlay511 viewsOver 420 pounds of gold were used in the construction of the Dolmabahçe Palace.
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