Dolmabahce Palace
A lo largo de la orilla europea del Bosporo se encuentra el Palacio Dolmabahce, que fue construido en el siglo XIX durante el reinado del sultán I Abdulmecit y es famoso por su excesiva ornamentación. Entre 1843 y 1856, Abdulmecit encargó a su arquitecto, Karabet Balyan, construir el Palacio Dolmabahce, una mezcla ecléctica de estilos de toda Europa. Tiene un diseño simétrico en sus tres historias, con 285 habitaciones y 43 pasillos. A lo largo del río, cuenta con un puente de 600 metros flanqueado por enormes puertas monumentales.
El palacio está rodeado de jardines inmaculados y un enorme salón de salud con 56 columnas y 750 luces alimentadas por un candelero de cristal que juega en cuatro tonos y medio.Los sultáns fueron saludados en la entrada, y el harén se ubicó directamente en el lado opuesto del salón ceremonial.Todos los muebles, alfombras de seda y cortinas están allí, y todos se ven grandes.
The palace's walls and ceilings are adorned with gold and European art from the era, giving it a level of luxury not found in most palaces. Each room is furnished with fine silk and wool carpets, handmade artifacts from Southeast Asia, and crystal candlesticks. The harem houses Sultan's private quarters as well as the quarters for the women and the servants. The men's Hamam (public bath) is made of alabaster marble. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Turkish Republic, died in Dolmabahce Palace on November 10, 1938, adding another chapter to the palace's storied past. As he left, the door to his room opened, allowing the guests to enter.
In the building's eastern wing, you'll find the Museum of Fine Arts.
El Palacio de Dolmabahce y sus alrededores: una guía completa
Históricamente, este es el lugar donde el sultán Mehmet el Conquistador se encontraba en la playa con sus barcos antes de cruzar el Cuerno de Oro y conquistar Estambul; mitológicamente, es donde los argonautas se anclaron para que pudieran buscar el Pelt de Oro.
Esta bahía se llenó y se desarrolló en Dolmabahce, uno de los jardines más reconocidos del Bósforo, a partir del siglo XVII (Filled Up Garden).
Over the years, different Sultans added to Dolmabahce, and the whole thing is now called the "Besiktas Waterside Palace."
En 1843, durante el reinado del sultán Abdülmedjid, el palacio de Besiktas Waterside fue demolido porque se consideró una pérdida de tiempo y dinero debido a su construcción de madera.
All of the building, including the exterior walls, was finished in 1856. Dolmabahce Palace's main structure is just one of sixteen separate structures spread across an area of more than 110.000 square meters. Buildings in those areas include stables, mills, pharmacies, kitchens, aviaries, a glass shop, a foundry, and a patisserie, among others. During Sultan Abdülhamid II's reign, a clock tower was added to the Heir Apparent's apartment, and guesthouses were added in the backyard garden (1876–1909).
Arquitectura del Palacio Dolmabahce
The palace was designed and constructed by Karabet and Nikogos Balyan, two of the most renowned Ottoman architects of their time. The main block of the palace consists of the Harem-i Hümayun, the Muayede (Ceremonial Hall), and the Mabeyn-i Hümayun (Selamlik) (Harem). In the palace's central courtyard, known as the Muayede, important events and ceremonies are hosted. Other parts of the palace, such as the Harem-i Hümayun and the Mabeyn-i Hümayun, are used for conducting government business and housing the Sultan.
Dolmabahce Palace has a total of three stories, including the basement. Influenced by Western styles, the building's form, detail, and ornamentation were all expertly interpreted by Ottoman architects. However, the layout is a contemporary update on the design of a classic Turkish mansion. There are wooden floors and stone walls inside. Between 1910 and 1912, central heating and electrical systems were installed at the Palace, demonstrating its openness to modern conveniences. There are 285 rooms, 46 halls, 6 hammams (Turkish baths), and 68 bathrooms spread across 45,000 square feet in the palace. Carpeting covering 4.454 square meters was woven first in the palace's loom house and then in Hereke, which is famous for its carpets.
The mabeyn, where the Sultan conducts state affairs, is the most impressive part of the building, both in terms of its purpose and its splendor. The Red Room, where the Sultan received ambassadors, the Crystal Stairs leading to the upper floor, the Süfera Hall, the guest room for ambassadors, and the entry's Medhal Hall are all decorated and furnished to emphasize the historical splendor of the Empire. Entry to Sultan's private quarters in the Mabeyn wing, located on the second floor, is granted via the Zülvecheyn (two-planned) Hall. This area features not only classrooms and meeting halls but also a luxurious hammam decorated with Egyptian marble.
Located between the Harem and the Mabeyn, the Muayede (celebration) Hall is the crown jewel of Dolmabahce Palace. Its 36-meter-high dome and 4.5-ton British-made chandelier make the hall stand out among the Palace's 15,000-square-foot floor space and 56 columns. The central heating system, which blows warm air from the base of the columns, ensures that guests are comfortable even on the chilliest days. The Sultan would sit on the hall's golden throne as he greeted dignitaries and diplomats during religious holiday celebrations. Separate galleries housed the palace's orchestra, male and female guests, and the diplomatic staff.
Aunque la separación tradicional de espacios públicos y privados era menos estricta que hoy, el harén fue diseñado como una zona separada en Dolmabahce, que se inspiró en palacios europeos y construido en un estilo occidental.A diferencia del Palacio Topkapi, donde la familia real vive en un edificio y composición separados, su residencia aquí es una parte integral del palacio y se puede acceder directamente desde los principales pasillos del palacio.
At Dolmabahce Palace, the harem occupies the better part of the palace. The doors and gates between Mabeyn and Muayede Hall and the Harem are made of iron and timber to reinforce the social norm of racial segregation. The Sultan, his wives, concubines, sons, and daughters all slept in bedrooms in this wing, along with the study and lounge rooms, all of which were illuminated by the Bosporus's reflections. The apartment of Valide Sultan (Mother Sultan), the Blue and Pink Halls, the rooms of Sultans Abdülmedjid, Abdülaziz, and Resad, the section for the concubines, the rooms of the matrons, the study and bedroom of Great Atatürk, and the many valuable artifacts, such as furniture, rugs, and kilims, inscriptions, vases, chandeliers, and oil paintings, are the most interesting and impressive.
Once again open to the public, Dolmabahce Palace has undergone a complete restoration. The two "Precious Items Exhibition Halls" display the palace's most valuable artifacts, while the "Internal Treasury Exhibition Building" showcases pieces from the National Palaces Yildiz (Star) Porcelain collection, and the "Art Gallery" features works from the National Palaces Painting collection. The "Abdülmedjid Efendi Library" in the Mabe Palace also serves as an exhibition space.
The "Furnishing Department" in the palace's foyer has been replaced by the "Cultural Information Center." This is the hub of operations for the many national palaces across the country that host scientific conferences and public presentations. The library also has a section for research that is mostly made up of books from the 19th century.
Entre la Torre del Reloj, el Departamento de Muebles, el Aviario, el Harem y el Apiario de los Hechos, se han desarrollado cafés y tiendas de recuerdos en las áreas exteriores. Tarjetas postales, reproducciones de obras de arte de la Colección Nacional de Palacios de Arte y guías para los Palacios Nacionales escritos por el Centro de Información Cultural están disponibles para la compra en estos lugares. Además, el Muayede Hall y los jardines se utilizan para recepciones nacionales e internacionales. Estas renovaciones han hecho posible que el palacio albergue museos y otros eventos culturales.
Viajes de crucero en el Bosphorus
Cruceros del Bosporus I Tour de natación de Estambul I Sunset Bosphorus Cruise por yacht privado I Tour de crucero privado de día completo en el Bosphorus I Cruce de la Costa del Bósforo con cena I Viaje de día completo a Princes Island I Evento de crucería para grupos I Cruce de la Costa del Bósforo con almuerzo I Bosphorus Cruise Eventos corporativos I Visita de cruce de Bosporus con desayuno I Propuesta de matrimonio en el Bósforo I Estambul Bachelor Party
Yachts y barcos privados de Estambul
Cruceros de Yacht en Estambul I Viaje en barco privado a Estambul I Cruceros de yacht Bosphorus I Cruceros en el Bósforo I Tour de Imatin en Imatin I Yacht privado de Estambul para 20 personas I Tour de Imatin Private Yacht I Barco de lujo en Estambul I Yacht privado de Estambul para 30 personas I Yacht privado de Estambul para 5 personas I Yacht privado de Estambul para 10 personas I Yacht privado de Estambul para 15 personas I Viajes de crucero en el Bosphorus I Barco de bodas en Estambul I Yacht privado de Estambul para 50 personas I Barco privado de Estambul para 100 personas