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Palaces in Istanbul
Dolmabahce Palace, which was finished in 1856, was based on a 110, 000m2 and, is composed of 16 sections in addition to the main building. During the era of Sultan Abdülhamid the second, a clock tower and the heeir room wes added. Built by two Ottoman architectes, Karabet and Nikogos Balyan, the main structure of the place is composed of three sections, the Selamlic, the parade Hall and the Seraglio. The Selamlik was used for state affairs, the Seraglio was used for the private life of the sultan and his family and the Parade Hall lacated between the two used for important state parades. The palace has 285 roomy, 46 halls, 6 baths and 68 toilets. Throughout the corridors accessing the Seraglio ( Harem ) there are rooms belonging to the sultan, his wives and sons. These include the sultans bedrooms his study and salons. Atatürks study room and salon are also here.