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Yıldız Palace
Yıldız Palace is a sprawling Ottoman complex in the Beşiktaş district, with pavilions, gardens and administrative buildings from the 19th and 20th centuries. The land was an imperial estate from the reign of Ahmed I (1603-1617). Abdülhamid II extended it in the last decades of the 19th century, after leaving Dolmabahçe for security reasons. The Büyük Mabeyn pavilion, from 1866, was his main residence and received Kaiser Wilhelm II. The Şale (chalet), built in stages between 1877 and 1898, mixes Swiss styles with stone masonry, and houses the Mother-of-Pearl Room with its abundant inlays. The complex also includes the Malta Pavilion, the Çadır Pavilion, a theatre-opera house and the Imperial Porcelain Factory, opened in 1895. It has been a museum since 1977. Some buildings may be closed for restoration.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Yıldız Palace: 3 missions
- Find the Malta or Çadır pavilionWalk through the park until you find the Malta pavilion or the Çadır.
- Find the Mother-of-Pearl Room in the ŞaleVisit the Şale Köşkü and find the Sedefli Salon, with its mother-of-pearl inlays.
- Notice the chalet style of the ŞaleStudy the façade of the Şale and compare its Swiss-style parts with the stone ones.
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Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Yıldız Palace?
Allow about 2 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Yıldız Palace?
Find the Malta or Çadır pavilion, Find the Mother-of-Pearl Room in the Şale and Notice the chalet style of the Şale.
What is there to see near Yıldız Palace?
Ortaköy Mosque (1.4 km), Dolmabahçe Palace (1.4 km) and Taksim Square (2.5 km).
Source: Wikipedia - Palacio de Yıldız