Located on the European shore of the Bosphorus Strait, the Dolmabahcę Palace is where the Ottoman sultans moved in the mid-1800s when they wanted a new palace. Now it is conveniently located on both a ferry and tram route. The opulent palace is adorned with the finest crystal and marble, and has a European appearance. The world's largest crystal chandelier, a gift from Queen Victoria, hovers over the center hall. The founder of modern day Turkey, Atatürk, also made the palace his home.
