Description

Construction of the palace and its periphery walls was completed in 1856. Dolmabahçe Palace has a total area of 110,000 sqm and originally includes twentysix separate sections apart from the palace proper. Restoration of Dolmabahçe Palace is still carried on and most of the sections are open to the public. Two galleries are devoted to an exhibition of objects d'art various kinds and fine examples of Yıldız porcelain from the National Palaces, which are displayed in rotation. The lower floor beneath this gallery is a corridor containing a permanent exhibition of photographs of the bird designs which feature in the palace's architecture and its furnishing and ornaments. These two galleries are still in restoration and will be completed in a short period.

Abdülmecid Efendi Library in the Mabeyn is the other principal exhibition area at Dolmabahçe. The Mefruşat Dairesi at the palace entrance now houses the Cultural and Information Center, which is responsible for research projects and promotion activities carried out at all the historic buildings attached to the Department of National Palaces. The center contains a library, mainly relating to the 19th century, which is available for the use of researchers. The Ceremonial Hall and gardens are available for private receptions. Special exhibition areas have now been established, and numerous cultural and art events are held in the palace.

Meeting facilities

The gardens of the palace are available for cocktail parties, dinner receptions and fashion shows.The capacity of the Selamlık Has Bahçe (front garden) is 1000 for banquets and 1200 for cocktail parties.The capacity of Kuşluk Bahçesi (Aviary Garden) 350 forbanquets, Harem Garden 250 for banquets, Veliaht FrontGarden 350-400 for banquets, Veliaht Back Garden 300 for banquets, Medhal Salon 100-150 for banquets.

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