Dolmabahce Palace

Istanbul

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June 3rd 2011
A short morning visit to the Dolmabahce Palace, home of the Sultans from the mid 19th century. Opulently built and furnished, it basically bankrupted the Ottamans. After the Republic, was the home of Kemal Attaturk until his death in 1938. Then became a museum. Off to the sirport in the afternoon, and goodbye to Turkey, a thoroughly enjoyable time. Istanbul is one of the worlds great cities. ... read more

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Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more