This is the ceiling in one of the rooms of the Harem in the Dolmabahce (Dolmabahçe) palace in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in 1865, it replaced the Topkapi palace (see this photo) as the Sultan's official residency. The Dolmabahce palace looks very much like a European palace, although its interior planning follows turkish traditions. By the way, I've found this palace to be much more richly decorated than, say, the Le Palais de l'Elysée - French president's official residency in Paris. I took many pictures inside Dolmabahce, and I might be posting them later - tell me if you're interested!
good framing and repetition, it is a magical ceiling. pedro alexandre @ 29 Mar 2008 03:28 pm
I love the rhythm of the ceiling lights. The lamp hanging down creates an interesting contrast, and breaks the rhythm. Beautiful texture in the ceiling. Larry - Spokane @ 19 Jun 2008 03:47 am
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This is the ceiling in one of the rooms of the Harem in the Dolmabahce (Dolmabahçe) palace in Istanbul, Turkey. Built in 1865, it replaced the Topkapi palace (see this photo) as the Sultan's official residency. The Dolmabahce palace looks very much like a European palace, although its interior planning follows turkish traditions. By the way, I've found this palace to be much more richly decorated than, say, the Le Palais de l'Elysée - French president's official residency in Paris. I took many pictures inside Dolmabahce, and I might be posting them later - tell me if you're interested!
Categories: Istanbul Turkey Tags: airy architecture geometry history museums old
pedro alexandre @ 29 Mar 2008 03:28 pm
Larry - Spokane @ 19 Jun 2008 03:47 am