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Most viewed - Dolmabahçe Palace, 4/1/2006 |
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Red Room489 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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Flowerpot487 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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Ceremonial Hall Chandelier480 viewsThis is supposedly the world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier, with 750 lamps and a weight of four and a half tons. It isn't lit up because only a Sultan could afford the electric bill.
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Fake Books479 viewsThe hollowed-out books provide places to hide your stash.
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Doorknob475 viewsEven the smallest and most basic furnishings in this palace were exquisite and chosen with great care.
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Lioness with Cubs475 viewsMischievous little devils.
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Gate of the Sultan474 viewsApproaching the Saltanat Kapısı (Sultan's Gate) at Dolmabahçe Palace.
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Ambassadors' Hall468 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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Multifunction Gizmo465 viewsCandelabra, clock, bowl and dispensers for condiments or cosmetics - not sure which - but certainly a versatile product of the silversmith's art.
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Silver and China464 viewsElegant silver vessels and china demi-tasses, suitable for tea or coffee.
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Crystal Staircase Chandelier461 viewsNot the largest or most expensive in the palace, but nothing to sneer at.
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Canopy Bed461 viewsOne of the bedrooms in the harem.
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