Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Inside Dolmabahçe Palace

Inside the palace, we had to walk quickly and close to our group, there was a guard behind each group to check that we were still in the right route.

Exhibitions of precious objects - teacup holders.

Crystal Staircase.

Turkish Bathroom.

Parquet made from small piece of wood without any glue and nails.

The magnificent domed hall namely the Ceremonial Hall was designed to hold 2,500 people. It is said that because of the enormous of the hall, in winter the heater had to start operation 1 day before the ceremony.

4.5-ton Bohemian Glass Chandelier in Ceremonial Hall, it is said to be heaviest in the world.

Upper level floor of Ceremonial Hall, which painted to have 3 dimensions.

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