Dolmabahçe Palace
Welcome to the digital heart of Dolmabahçe Palace. This is your exclusive invitation to explore the breathtaking elegance of the Ottoman Empire’s final grand act, discover the secrets of its modern court, and plan an unforgettable visit to the palace that crowns the shores of the Bosphorus.
Visiting Info
00:49 am
12 October 2025
09:00 am
17:30 pm
Sunday
Explore Dolmabahce Palace
Explore the breathtaking grandeur of European-inspired salons, marvel at the unparalleled opulence of crystal and gold, and step into the elegant world of the Imperial Harem and its priceless art collections.
Your journey into the splendor of Dolmabahçe Palace begins here.
Check Out Tips & Guides
If Your Time is Limited: A Journey ‘From Empire to Republic’ Dolmabahce in 90 Minutes
An Imperial Celebration
The City's Soul, The Palace's Story
Philip Mansel's masterpiece, "Constantinople," is the definitive chronicle of this world—a dazzling stage of ambassadors, bankers, artists, and spies. To read it is to understand the grand, dramatic life these very halls were designed to host.
Imperial Pleasures: The Court's Finest Offerings
Mandarin Oriental: Your Royal Residence on the Bosphorus
There is'nt a hotel; it's your modern seaside palace with imperial service and contemporary grace.
Lacivert Istanbul: The Culinary Jewel of the Bosphorus
Arrive by private launch to a table where the legacy of Ottoman flavor meets the water's edge.
Meet the Figures Who Shaped the Empire
Learn The Ottomans >Your Imperial Story Begins Before You Land
Turkish Airlines: Your Journey to the Empire’s Gates
The journey to the heart of the empire deserves a beginning worthy of its destination.In the spirit of world-class travel, we salute the storytellers who capture the soul of Istanbul.
Watch this stunning tribute, and see where your own story will begin.
Latest Stories from Our Journal
The Sultan’s Bankers: The Galata Bankers Who Managed Dolmabahçe’s Luxury and the Empire’s Debts
An Empress on the Bosphorus: How Eugénie’s Visit to Dolmabahçe Palace Enchanted Istanbul and the Court
More Than Marble: Why Dolmabahçe’s Architecture Was a Message
Explore Our Core Themes
Follow the threads that weave the grand story of the palace. Each theme gathers the art, people, and events that define Dolmabahçe’s unique legacy.
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