Beylerbeyi Palace — Summer Retreat on the Asian Shore
Explore the elegant Ottoman summer palace beneath the Bosphorus Bridge, with marble-adorned rooms and lush gardens.
History
Built in 1865 for Sultan Abdülaziz as a summer residence and guesthouse for foreign dignitaries. Empress Eugénie of France was so impressed she had the windows replicated at the Tuileries Palace. The last Ottoman sultan, Abdülhamid II, spent his final six years of house arrest here until his death i
What to See
The palace blends traditional Ottoman design with European Baroque and Empire styles. Highlights include the pool room with an indoor fountain, Bohemian crystal chandeliers, hand-painted ceilings, and a magnificent Bosphorus-facing reception hall. The terraced gardens with magnolia trees descend to
Visiting Info
Open Tuesday-Sunday 9:00-17:00. Ticket approximately 200 TL. Located in Beylerbeyi on the Asian side, directly beneath the Bosphorus Bridge. Accessible by bus from Üsküdar or ferry to Beylerbeyi.