[2025 Istanbul Attraction] Travel Guide for National Painting Museum (Updated Feb)

Dolmabahçe Palace (Turkish: Dolmabahçe Sarayı), also known as Dolmabahçe Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, Dolmabahçe Palace, etc., is a palace in Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosphorus. It was the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1889, and from 1909 to 1922. Dolmabahçe Palace was built by the 31st Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, Abdulmecid I. Construction began in 1843 and was completed in 1856. Previously, the Sultan and his family lived in Topkapi Palace, but because the medieval-style Topkapi Palace clearly lacked modern luxury and comfort compared to the palaces of European monarchs, Abdulmecid I decided to build a new modern palace near the site of the demolished former Besiktas Sahir Palace. The project was led by architect Garabet Balyan, his son Negogayos Balyan, and Evanis Kalfa (Ottoman court architect). The construction cost 5 million Ottoman gold pounds, equivalent to 35 tons of gold. Fourteen tons of gold were used to make gold leaf to decorate the palace's ceilings. From 1856 to 1924, a total of six sultans lived in the palace. The palace was home to six sultans: the last royal to live here was Abdülmecid II. A law effective March 3, 1924 transferred ownership of the palace to the newly formed Republic of Turkey as a national asset. Kemal, the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey, used the palace as his presidential residence in the summer and issued important decrees here. Kemal spent his later years in the palace and died there on November 10, 1938. Today, Dolmabahçe Palace is managed by the State Palace Administration, which is accountable to the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye. The palace retains its original appearance and is well preserved! You can carefully observe the Turkish culture at that time and feel the luxury at that time! #Turkey #Istanbul #Royal Palace #DolmabahçeSarayı #DolmabahçePalace

#wheretogo The National Painting Museum in Istanbul, Turkey, is a prominent cultural institution that houses an extensive collection of Turkish art, spanning centuries of history. Established in 1937, the museum is located in the historic district of Sultanahmet, within the former Ibrahim Pasha Palace, a grand Ottoman building. It was founded by the renowned Turkish painter and art historian, Osman Hamdi Bey, who was a key figure in promoting Turkish art and preserving the nation's artistic heritage. The museum's collection encompasses a diverse array of paintings, from traditional Turkish and Ottoman art to contemporary works. Notable pieces include the famous "Tortoise Trainer" by Osman Hamdi Bey himself, and many other masterpieces by prominent Turkish artists. The museum provides visitors with a rich visual narrative of Turkey's artistic evolution, from its historical roots to its modern expression. Today, the National Painting Museum in Istanbul stands as a testament to the country's rich artistic heritage and continues to inspire and educate art enthusiasts from around the world, making it a must-visit destination for those seeking to explore Turkey's vibrant artistic legacy.