Beylerbeyi Palace is an important palace built by the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century, located in the Beylerbeyi district of the Üsküdar district, on the Anatolian side of the Bosphorus.
History of Beylerbeyi Palace
Beylerbeyi Palace was built by Sultan Abdulaziz between 1861 and 1865. On the site of the palace, there was previously a wooden pavilion built during the reign of Sultan Mahmud II. This building was demolished at the request of Sultan Abdulaziz and a new palace was built in its place. Beylerbeyi Palace was built to be used as the summer palace of the Ottoman sultans and was used for resting and hosting foreign state guests, especially in the summer months. Beylerbeyi Palace, which was opened to the public as a museum during the Republican period, still serves visitors as a museum-palace today. The rooms, furniture, decorations and gardens of the palace reflect the luxurious lifestyle of the late Ottoman Empire.
Beylerbeyi Palace Architecture
Beylerbeyi Palace has an architecture that is a mixture of neoclassical, baroque and empirical styles. Famous architects of the period, such as Sarkis Balyan and Agop Balyan, took part in the construction of the palace. Although the exterior is quite plain-looking, the interiors are full of rich ornaments. Beylerbeyi Palace has three floors, two main floors and a basement floor. There are 26 rooms, 6 living rooms and 6 bathrooms in total. The rooms on the ground floor of the palace are very close to sea level. In this way, a cool environment is provided, especially in the hot summer months. On the sea front of Beylerbeyi Palace, there is a pavilion where the sultan is close to the sea. This pavilion is designed to watch the view of the Bosphorus in the best way. Around the palace is a large garden, which is one of the most beautiful examples of Ottoman landscape art. The large pools in the garden add a different beauty to the palace. In addition, there are small pavilions and pavilions decorated with Chinese and Japanese motifs in the garden.
How to get to Beylerbeyi Palace
To get to Beylerbeyi Palace, you can use different transportation options from various parts of Istanbul:
Bus
You can reach Beylerbeyi Palace by bus lines departing from Üsküdar Square and going in the direction of Beylerbeyi. For example, buses 15, 15B, 15C, 15H and 15N pass through the Beylerbeyi stop. You can reach the Beylerbeyi stop by taking the 15F bus departing from Kadıköy. After taking the ferry from Beşiktaş to Üsküdar, you can reach Beylerbeyi Palace by bus from Üsküdar. You can use the 15T bus from Levent and Etiler to Beylerbeyi.
Marmaray
You can get off at Üsküdar Station by using the Marmaray line. From here, it is very easy to reach the palace by buses going in the direction of Beylerbeyi.
Steamship
You can go to Üsküdar by ferries departing from Beşiktaş, Kabataş or Eminönü and reach Beylerbeyi Palace by bus or minibus from there.
Private Car
If you are coming from the European side, you can pass through the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and follow the coastal road by using the Kavacık exit and reach Beylerbeyi Palace. You can reach the palace directly by crossing the Bosphorus Bridge to the Anatolian Side and using the Beylerbeyi exit. If you are on the Anatolian side, you can reach Beylerbeyi Palace by following the coastal road from Kadıköy, Üsküdar or Beykoz.
Walk
If you are located in a nearby area (for example, Çengelköy, Üsküdar), you can reach Beylerbeyi Palace by walking along the beach. This makes for an enjoyable hiking experience, especially in good weather conditions.
Taxi
You can reach Beylerbeyi Palace from anywhere in Istanbul by taxi. Depending on the traffic situation, transportation times by taxi may vary.
Yacht Charter
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Address: Beylerbeyi Dist. Abdullahağa St. No:12, 34676 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye