Beylerbeyi Palace (Istanbul, Turkey)
Beylerbeyi Palace is located in the Anatolian side of the Boshporus, in the province with the same name. The palace, which is one complex that includes the palace in the yard and the surrounding buildings, was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz to architect brothers Sarkis and Agop Balyan in 1864. The palace comprises of the Beylerbeyi Palace as the main structure, sea mansions, Marble Mansion, Yellow Palace and Hasahir in the backyard. While the sea mansions and Beylerbeyi Palace were commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz, the other buildings are known to be a part of the palace which was located in this spot before. Beylerbeyi Palace, the main unit of the palace complex, is a two-story stone building built above a high cellar. The length of the palace, which is built parallel to the Boshporus, is 65 meters. There are 6 saloons and 24 rooms in the palace which has staircase access from three sides. The Fountain Saloon and Blue Saloon, which has its name from the color of its columns on the upper floor and the garden are the most popular features of the palace. The palace is open daily except Mondays and Thursdays, 09:30-16:00
Contact
Abdullah Aga Road, 81210, Telephone: +90(216)3219320 | Official site