Beylerbeyi Palace
In the 19th century Sultan Abdül Aziz built Beylerbeyi Palace, a fantasy in white marble amid magnolia-filled gardens, on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus. Used as the Sultan’s summer residence, it was offered to the most distinguished foreign dignitaries during their visits. Empress Eugenie of France was among its residents.
A stay in Istanbul is not complete without the traditional and unforgettable boat excursion up the Bosphorus, the winding strait that separates Europe and Asia. Its shores offer a delightful mixture of past and present, grand splendor of palaces, seaside residences and the simple beauty of nature.
