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Castles & palaces
Dolmabahçe Palace
Istanbul, Turkey
Dolmabahçe Palace is set on the Bosphorus, constructed between 1843 and 1856 by Sultan Abdülmecid I, blending Baroque and Ottoman styles. The palace houses the world's largest Bohemian crystal chandelier in its grand Ceremonial Hall.
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- Apr–May
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