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  1. It was built c. 1460, when the palace was first constructed. It consists of two floors raised on a terrace above the garden, built at the top of the promontory on a cliff with views from its porch of the Sea of Marmara and the Bosporus.

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    • Royal residence (1478–1853), Accommodation for ranked officers (1853–1924), Museum (1924–present)
  2. Sultan Abdulmecid ordered the construction of the palace and it was constructed between 1843-1856 and then the Ottomans left Topkapi Palace. As info, the construction cost was five million Ottoman gold pounds which equals $1.5 billion in today’s values [1].

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  4. The palace, which started construction in 2000 BC, reached its largest size in 1500 BC with a size of 20,000 m 2 (215,278.208 ft²) and 1,300 rooms. The Malkata palace complex was built by the Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the 14th century BC.

  5. 1 day ago · What to Expect. Once you get into Dolmabahce Palace, it is like walking in another world. The palace, constructed during the mid-19th century Abdulmejid I, was the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. It is incredibly splendid and has crystal chandeliers, gold leafing and beautiful frescoes all around.

  6. The Dolmabahçe Palace was built in 1856, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922, apart from a 22-year interval (1887–1909) in which Yıldız Palace was used.

  7. Mar 6, 2020 · Dolmabahçe Palace (Dolmabahçe Sarayı) The sumptuous, ornate Dolmabahçe Palace was built by Sultan Abdülmecid I in 1854, replacing Topkapı Palace as the primary residence of the sultans. The formal gardens feature decorative fountains, ornamental basins, and blooming flower beds.

  8. Apr 25, 2023 · The construction of Topkapi Palace was started by Fatih Sultan Mehmet in 1465. When the palace was opened for the first time like a museum, it coincided with the reign of Abdülmecid. The items in the Topkapı Palace Treasury were shown to the British ambassador of that period.

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