NEW CITY CENTER

Dolmabahce Imperial Palace (Open everyday except Monday & Thursday)
The latest official residence of several Ottoman Sultans between mid-19th and 20th century. This palace has the largest chandelier in the world, weighing 4.5 tons, a gift from Queen Victoria. Dolmabahce Palace is a double-storied Barroque style building that stands 600 meters from the ground. Definately one of the best maintained palaces in Istanbul.

Yildiz Palace
Yildiz (Star) Palace is a complex of pavillions and a mosque which was completed in the reign of Abdulhamit II., late 19th century. This palace has the largest park of all.

Military Museum (Open everyday except Monday & Tuesday)
The exhibiton of Ottoman Military History, including huge field tentused on campaigns. Janissary Band show is available everyday between 15:00-16:00 PM

Naval Museum (Open everyday except Monday & Tuesday)
In Besiktas quarter by the Bosphorus. It contains Imperial boats, used to row the sultans across Bosphorus, as well as any interesting items from Ottoman Naval History

Rumeli Fortress
Built by Mehmet the Conquerer one year prior to the conquest of Constantinopole and completed in four months as one the most beautiful samples of Military Architecture in the world. The Amphi Theatre inside is still used during the Istanbul Music Festival.