Modern-day Turkey is accepted as the birthplace of the Ottoman Empire and visiting the many palaces and royal residences still standing in Istanbul is one of the best ways to conjure up images of ...

Sitting along the Bosphorus near the Kabatas tram stop and the Besiktas ferry port, Dolmabahçe Palace's jaw-dropping beauty and historical importance impresses visitors. Built in the 19th century ...

which was the first installed in Turkey. After, walk to nearby attractions like Taksim Square and Galata Tower. Designed by Levantine architect Alexandre Vallaury, Istanbul's Pera Palace Hotel ...