Dolmabahçe Sarayı Audio Guide
Explore Dolmabahçe Sarayı with Stanza's GPS-triggered offline audio guide.
About the Tour
Dolmabahçe Palace is a grand imperial palace located in Istanbul, Turkey. It served as the primary administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and 1909 to 1922.
What you will hear
The Treasury Gate (Hazine Kapısı)
The main visitor entrance where the transition from the city to the imperial grounds occurs. Focuses on the Tughra (imperial monogram) and the radical shift toward European architecture.
The Imperial Monogram
This calligraphic seal, known as a tughra, serves as the personal signature of the Sultan who founded this incredible palace.
The Ceremonial Hall (Muayede Salonu)
The heart of the palace and its most spectacular room. Features the world's largest crystal chandelier (4.5 tons) and the massive Hereke carpet.
The Imperial Reception Sofa
Experience the height of nineteenth-century comfort and status through this elaborate seating arrangement designed for the most formal of imperial audiences.
The Ceremonial Hall
The climax of the palace tour, this massive hall features a 4.5-ton chandelier and a dome that reaches 36 meters into the air.
Cultural Legacy: The Painting Museum
The former Crown Prince's residence now houses the largest collection of Ottoman-era paintings, including works by Aivazovsky.
Naples Seascape
Experience the luminous mastery of Ivan Aivazovsky, a maritime artist whose works were beloved by the Ottoman Sultans.
The Battle of Domokos
Witness a dramatic military victory captured with cinematic energy by the Sultan's last official court painter.
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