Dolmabahçe Palace Tickets
Witness Ottoman Empire lavishness at Dolmabahçe Palace. Explore grand interiors and enjoy discounted ticket options.
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Skip the line for a seamless visit: Book skip-the-line tickets online to avoid long queues and save time. With ticket prices starting from €29, it's a great way to ensure you have enough time to fully explore Dolmabahce Palace.
Enhance your experience with guided tours: Opt for a guided tour for a comprehensive experience. Exploring the palace with an expert guide will give you deep insights into the palace's historical and architectural significance.
Best time for peaceful exploration: Visiting Dolmabahce Palace on early mornings or late afternoons on weekdays will help you avoid crowds. You will be able to explore the attraction in peace.
Plan for security checks: Visitors have to undergo mandatory security checks before entering the palace, so keep in mind and factor in this time. Purchasing skip-the-line tickets is a great way to reduce waiting times.
Combo tickets for more value: Combo tickets that include access to other popular attractions in Istanbul are an economical and efficient option. Apart from Dolmabahce Palace, you will get to explore Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, and other significant landmarks, giving you a comprehensive experience of the city.
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About Dolmabache Palace
The 19th-century Dolmabahce Palace was the Ottoman Empire's administrative center for over 50 years. With lavish rooms decorated with glass, crystals, and gold, it is a masterpiece of Ottoman, Baroque, and Neoclassical architecture, embodying Istanbul’s rich cultural heritage.
The construction of Dolmabahce Palace cost 5 million Ottoman gold lira, or 35 tonnes of gold. This is equivalent to nearly $2 billion in today’s times. 14 tonnes of gold was used for gilding the palace ceilings.
“Dolmabahce” means “filled-in garden” in Turkish. The palace is located in what was originally a shallow bay of the Bosphorus. The shore was reclaimed in the late 17th century, filled in, and converted into an imperial garden.
The Bohemian crystal chandelier in the Ceremonial Hall of Dolmabahce Palace is the largest in the world. It weighs a massive 4.5 tonnes and has 750 lamps.
Dolmabahce Palace houses the world’s largest collection of Bohemian and Baccarat crystal chandeliers, showcasing its splendour, which was on a par with other grand European palaces.
Dolmabahce mosque, which was commissioned by Bezmialem Valide Sultan, the mother of Sultan Abdulmecid I, and built in 1856, was home to the Istanbul Naval Museum for 4 years from 1956 to 1960.
Why visit Dolmabache Palace?
Highlights
Selamlık (State Rooms)
Get a sense of the power and prestige of the Ottoman Empire when you step into the Selamlık, the state rooms where the sultans discussed administrative affairs. Admire the luxurious furniture, exquisite decor, and priceless artwork.
Dolmabahce Palace harem
The private living quarters of the Sultan and his family, the harem has been called the jewel in the crown of Dolmabahce Palace. It was considered the unofficial centre of power during Ottoman times. Discover its lavish rooms and interiors, decorated with glass, crystal, and gold.
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Crystal staircase
Marvel at the exquisite crystal staircase in the Muayede Salon or Ceremonial Hall. This double horseshoe-shaped feature, designed in the ornate baroque style, is made of Baccarat crystal, brass, and mahogany, and has floral motifs.
Crystal chandelier
Admire the world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier at Dolmabahce Palace. This colossal and ornate light fixture, located in the Muayede Salon or Ceremonial Hall, weighs 4.5 tonnes and has 750 lamps.
Muayede Salon (Ceremonial Hall)
Step into the grand Muayede, also known as the Ceremonial Hall, where Ottoman Sultans hosted important guests, such as foreign ambassadors. It features a 36-metre-high ceiling, gilded pillars, intricate marblework and crystal chandeliers.
Ataturk’s Rooms
Explore the rooms that Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, Turkey’s first president, used when he lived at the palace. They have been preserved as they were during his lifetime, and contain his personal belongings as well as artefacts from the early 20th century.
Dolmabahce Mosque
Explore the magnificent Dolmabahce Mosque, where Ottoman Sultans worshipped. Admire its symmetrical twin minarets, high glass windows, and beautiful interiors, whose walls are adorned with intricate gold calligraphy.
Dolmabahce Clock Tower
Marvel at the elegant Dolmabahce Clock Tower, a masterpiece of late 19th-century engineering. With intricate carvings on its ornate facades, the four-sided clock tower is one of Ostanbul's most iconic monuments.
Dolmabahce Palace garden
Stroll through the Dolmabahce Palace garden, a verdant haven amidst the bustling city. With its elegant design, lush flowers and trees, and spectacular views of the Bosphorus Strait, it offers visitors a serene retreat.
Plan your visit
Main Entrance
The entrance to Dolmabahçe Palace is through the Treasury Gate, located on Dolmabahce Caddesi. All visitors have to undergo a mandatory security check at the entrance gate before entering the palace. You can also get your audioguides and buy tickets at this entrance.
- You can enter the Dolmabahce Palace only until 3 pm from Tuesday to Sunday.
- The Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Mondays, the first day of the Ramadan Feast, the first day of Eid-Al-Adha, and New Year’s Day.
Depending on the type of ticket chosen, audio guides are available in up to 10 languages, including English, French, German, Italian, Polish, Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, and Chinese.
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