Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul

Very beautiful Palace and full of history, and worth visiting. We arrived in a weekday at 10 am, and there was a two queues, the first is for security check and then the second for tickets. We finished both in 15 or 20 minutes. However, at 1 pm both queues were very long which needs 60+ minutes to finish. The standard ticket is 300 TL per person. The ticket gives you access to 2 Palaces and a museum, which will need more than 3 hours to complete. You can also buy the ticket with European or Asian museums and you have 1 week to visit the museum at a discounted price. No parking available at the Palace so I recommend going by transportation. Not recommended for small kids, they are getting very bored here. No photos are allowed inside the Palace. I recommend having the speakers before entrance with your language. It is add a lot to your experience and it is very. However, you will need to submit a verification document such your passport or your ID and collect it back at the exist.

I haven't seen such a beautiful place. I liked it better than Versailles. Amazing rooms and halls. Magnificent decorations. The Sultan's bath made of alabaster is gorgeous. It's a must while in İstanbul.