Istanbul Beylerbeyi Palace Informations
Famous for its beauty, Istanbul is home to magnificent and historical palaces. One of these palaces is the iconic Beylerbeyi Palace, which reflects the last periods of the Ottoman Empire and is located on the Bosphorus shore of the Anatolian Side.
Beylerbeyi Palace, located just below the 15th of July Martyrs Bridge, is one of the most enjoyable sightseeing routes of Istanbul with its location overlooking the Bosphorus, its unique view, and its atmosphere that changes according to the seasons.
Beylerbeyi Palace, located in the Beylerbeyi district of Üsküdar, was built by Sultan Abdülaziz into a grove in the Byzantine period, known as the Istavroz Gardens. The structure, designed by Balyan Family in 1861-1865, consists of six large halls, 24 rooms, 1 bath and 1 bathroom.
Beylerbeyi Palace, which has an impressive structure with its wooden carving and gold embroidery workmanship, is one of the most spectacular buildings in Istanbul.
Beylerbeyi Palace built with the blending of Western and Eastern styles, Harem and Mabeyn departments and Turkish house plan feature.
Beylerbeyi Palace also hosted foreign state guests during the Republican period. Iranian Shah Pahlavi came to Turkey in 1934, President Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was hosted by the palace. The Balkan Games Festival was held in 1936 at the Beylerbeyi Palace. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk spent the night in Beylerbeyi Palace's historical bedroom.
You can visit the palace and drink your tea against the Bosphorus by relaxing in the Beylerbeyi café in the palace garden. The price of breakfast is 15 TL for those who are curious and the number of tables is limited, so it doesn't have a very crowded and annoying atmosphere.
Do you want to visit the palaces of Istanbul?
If you want to see all palaces in Istanbul, Topkapı Palace, Dolamabahçe Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Küçüksu Pavilion and Yıldız Palace and more, we recommend a guided tour of Istanbul for you. With the tour route that will be specially created for you, you can visit all the regions you want to visit.