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The
Dolmabahce Palace, a blend of
various European architectural styles,
was built between 1843-1856 by Karabet
Balyan, the court architect of Sultan
Abdulmecid. The Ottoman sultans had many
palaces in all ages, but the Topkapi was
the official residence until the
completion of the Dolmabahce Palace. The
three-storied palace built on a
symmetrical plan has 285 rooms and 43
halls. There is a 600 m long quay along
the sea and two monumental gates, one of
them very ornate, on the land side. Well-kept,
beautiful gardens surround this seaside
palace. In the middle, there is a large
ballroom with a ceiling higher than the
other sections. The entrance section of
the palace was used for the receptions
and meetings of the sultan, and the wing
behind the ballroom used as the harem
section.
Pera, So many old and handsome
mansions, churches, old consulate
buildings, shops, cafes and passages can
also be seen dring the short walk. Also
Çiçek Pasajı ( opened at 1876) which can
be described as a miniature version of
the famous Galleria in Milan whith
historic pubs, winehouses and
restaurants will be visited. The biggest
Catholic Church of Istanbul, St. Antoine
may be visited too.
Cable Car to Cafe Pierre Loti,
Behind the Eyüp Mosque, at the top of
the hill , is a small wooden building,
typically oriental in its architecture,
the cafe is named after the French
writer Pierre Loti (1850-1923) famous
with his love in Aziyade (lady from
Harem).
City walls was built around 400AD by
Emperor Theodosius II which is
6.5km(4miles) long. They exist of land
walls and sea walls.The inner walls were
13m high,3-4m. thick and the outer walls
were 8m. high and approximately 2m.
thick and the height of 96 towers is
ranging from 15 to 20m.10 gates lead
into the city through walls.
Grand Covered Bazaar, Most
attractive shopping center and biggest "souk"
in the world with nearly 4000 shops
selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets,
leatherwear and souvenirs.
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