- History and Location
- Built between 1861-1865 as summer residence for sultans
- Located on Anatolian shore of Bosphorus near bridge
- Replaced wooden palace built by Sultan II. Mahmud
- Architecture and Features
- Two-story main building with 24 rooms and 6 halls
- Contains Selamlik (admin) and Harem sections
- Features symmetrical design with Hereke carpets
- Includes Blue Hall with blue colons and chandeliers
- Notable Features
- Contains marble, yellow, and stable kiosks
- Sultan Abdulaziz's sea-themed paintings throughout
- Sultan Abdulhamid II spent last five years under house arrest here
- No heating system, Sultan died from pneumonia in 1918
- Visitor Information
- Open Tuesday to Sunday, closed Mondays
- Entry fee 40 TL for Turkish citizens, 350 TL for foreigners
- Free audio guide available with ID deposit
- Located 4 km from Uskudar, accessible by various transportation options