Stories
Look a little closer.
Follow the waterfront, the interiors and the details that make a visit memorable.
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Ways into the story
- 01
The palace and the Bosphorus
Start with the setting and the rhythm of the waterfront façade.
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Rooms and details
Look at gates, staircases and chandeliers without losing sight of the whole.
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A considered day in Istanbul
Make room for the journey and check the practical details before leaving.
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Stories with a clear point of view
These articles introduce ways of looking at the palace. Descriptions of light, scale and atmosphere are editorial observations; historical dates are linked to the official account.
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