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Mabeyn-i Hümâyûn (Selamlık)
The Mabeyn-i Hümâyûn, or Selamlık, is the administrative wing of Dolmabahçe Palace, historically reserved for affairs of state and official audiences, arranged through a sequence of grand reception rooms blending Ottoman and European styles.
Harem-i Hümâyûn
The Harem-i Hümâyûn was the private residence of the sultan and his family within Dolmabahçe Palace, where daily court life unfolded away from public ceremony, blending Ottoman tradition with European architectural touches.
Escalera de Cristal
Regarded as Dolmabahçe Palace's most celebrated feature, the Crystal Staircase is crafted from Baccarat crystal and brass, its remarkable transparency allowing light to pass freely through it as it connects the floors.
Salón Medhal (Entrada Principal)
The Medhal Hall is the main entrance to the Mabeyn-i Hümâyûn (Selamlık) and the starting point for the official tour. It served as the reception space welcoming both royal visitors and senior Ottoman dignitaries.
Salón Sufera (Salón de Embajadores)
The Sufera Hall, or Ambassadors' Hall, situated above the Medhal Room, is one of Dolmabahçe's most lavish spaces, where ambassadors awaited audiences with the sultan, distinguished by its gilded décor and Bohemian chandeliers.
Salón Rojo
The Red Room at Dolmabahçe Palace takes its name from the predominant red tones of its décor, with every detail reflecting a distinctive blend of Ottoman heritage and European influence.
Torre del Reloj (Dolmabahçe Saat Kulesi)
Standing 27 metres tall opposite the palace's Treasury Gate, this four-sided, four-storey clock tower was designed in Ottoman neo-baroque style by court architect Sarkis Balyan between 1890 and 1895.
- 1.Mabeyn-i Hümâyûn (Selamlık)
- 2.Harem-i Hümâyûn
- 3.Escalera de Cristal
- 4.Salón Medhal (Entrada Principal)
- 5.Salón Sufera (Salón de Embajadores)
- 6.Salón Rojo
- 7.Torre del Reloj (Dolmabahçe Saat Kulesi)
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