Built in 1870 as hunting lodge for Sultan Abdülaziz in neo-baroque style. Located in Yıldız Palace garden, perched atop hill. Named after extensive use of Malta limestone
Ottoman rulers initially lived in Topkapi Palace, which served as the "New Palace". Sultan Mahmud II was the first sultan to leave Topkapi permanently. Abdulmecid built the first imperial palace on the Bosphorus. Sultan Abdulhamid II completed the palace's final shape
Nâile Sultan was born in 1884 and was a skilled musician. She married Arif Hikmet Paşa in 1905 at Yıldız Palace. Her mother Dilpesend Kadın died in 1901
Built by Selim III for his mother Sultan Mihrişah as a pavilion. Expanded during Mahmud III, Abdülmecid and Abdülaziz periods. Became fourth administrative center after Old Palace, Topkapı and Dolmabahçe. Renamed Yıldız Palace during Sultan Abdülhamid's reign
Started as "Yildiz Villa" in late 19th century. Construction began in 1880 and continued for nearly a decade. Blended Ottoman, European, and Art Nouveau architectural styles. Covered over 500,000 square meters with 30 buildings
Ephesus Archaeological Museum houses Artemis statue and ancient artifacts. Topkapi Palace Museum displays Ottoman heirlooms and manuscripts. Hagia Sophia Museum features 30 million gold tiles and 1935 opening. Museum of Anatolian Civilization won Museum of the Year in 1997. Mevlana Museum showcases Rumi's artifacts and religious items