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Ballroom Instead of Sini (Tray/Serving Table): How Dolmabahçe Architecture Transformed Centuries-Old Palace Ceremonies?
28 September 2025
The construction of Dolmabahçe Palace irrevocably transformed not only the Sultan's living space but also the Ottoman Empire's centuries-old, most…
The Curtain Rises: Constructing a Palace Theatre in Dolmabahçe and Staging Opera for the Sultan
28 September 2025
Within the Dolmabahçe Palace complex, there was a Palace Theatre, which unfortunately does not stand today, but which once hosted…
Fez, Frock Coat, and Robe de Chambre: Changing Palace Fashion and the Clothing Revolution in Dolmabahçe Palace
28 September 2025
The clothing revolution experienced during the Dolmabahçe Palace period is one of the most visible and symbolic reflections of Westernization.…
The Western Notes of the Palace: Operas Played by Muzıka-i Hümayun Musicians for the Sultan
27 September 2025
The sounds echoing in the corridors of Dolmabahçe Palace were not just decrees or whispers, but also the operas of…
An Empress on the Bosphorus: How Eugénie’s Visit to Dolmabahçe Palace Enchanted Istanbul and the Court
27 September 2025
The 1869 visit of Empress Eugénie de Montijo of France to Dolmabahçe Palace was not merely a state visit, but…
The Clatter of Cutlery: How the Dolmabahçe Dining Table Changed Centuries of Ottoman Eating Habits
27 September 2025
The clatter of forks and knives echoing in the dining halls of Dolmabahçe Palace is the clearest melody of the…