İstanbul · Boğaziçi · Turkey

Beylerbeyi Sarayı

Beylerbeyi Palace

Historicgoogle verified

~60 min

easy

8/10

contemplative

A summer palace on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, built in 1865 for Sultan Abdül Aziz. Its white marble facade rises directly from the water — best viewed from a Bosphorus cruise. The ornate interiors mix European and Ottoman styles, and the garden pavilions overlooking the strait are enchanting. Less crowded than Dolmabahçe, with equally impressive detailing.