Dolmabahce Palace, situated in Istanbul on the Bosporus coast, was constructed to rival the grandeur of Versailles Palace in France. In 2019, the palace welcomed over a million tourists, who were left in awe of its opulence, beauty, and radiance. As part of the Tanzimat Reforms, which aimed to modernize the Ottoman Empire and bring it in line with European norms, Sultan Abdulmecit built the palace between 1843 and 1856 in the European style.

The palace has three distinct sections, each serving a different purpose, and has two regular floors, an attic, and a basement. The Administrative Section (Mabeyn-i Hümâyûn) was where national affairs were discussed, while the Private Section (Harem) housed the Sultan and his family. The Sultan's reception area was the Grand Ceremonial Hall, which was used for both state and religious ceremonies and was situated in the middle of these areas. The palace, which spans a ground area of 14,595 m2, boasts 285 rooms, 44 halls, 68 toilets, and 6 Turkish baths, making it the largest palace in Turkey.

A nod to conventional Turkish architecture can be seen in the palace's design, which places a central hall surrounded by rooms. Nevertheless, by incorporating Western architectural styles like Baroque, Rococo, and Neo-Classical, the decoration blended Ottoman and Western aesthetics. The walls and floors of the palace are adorned with Hereke carpets, Baccarat crystals, Sèvres and Yildiz porcelains, and paintings by Western artists, in addition to gifts from various state leaders.

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