The Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul is an awe-inspiring example of 19th century architecture and stretches 600 metres along the shore of Bosphorus. The immense reception area has an astonishing crystal chandelier of 750 lights, weighing four and a half tons that was presented to Istanbul by Queen Victoria of England, and 56 marble columns rising to the ceiling. The 248 rooms of the palace are all sumptuously and lavishly decorated with no regard to cost and demonstrate the wealth and power of the Sultans.

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