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Ciragan Palace

Ciragan Cad. No 32 | Besiktas, Istanbul 80700, Turkey
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Ranked #48 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
4.5 of 5 stars 7 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: A former Ottoman palace, now a five-star hotel of the Kempinski Hotels chain.
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“A small palace on the Bosphorus.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012
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It was a palace of the Sultan in the second half of the 19th century. During the second half of the 19th century Topkapı palace started loosing its importance and a couple small palace were build along the Bosphoros. It was burned down and demolished during the first period of 20th century.It was rebuild according to the original. It was... More

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“Ciragan Palace”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2012

One of the best places in Istanbul.Near the sea nice and very superior hotel if you are rich and want to come to Istanbul you must stay in this fantastic place.

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“Stunning Ottoman Style”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

The whole ambience here is wonderful. The pool is stunning and please visit the Tugra restaurant even if you do not stay at the hotel itself.

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“PALACE ITSELF A WONDERFUL PLACE”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 January 2012

pool,garden,rooms,gates,foods,seaside. sitting by the bosphorus and having a tea or coffee,pieceful atmosphere, seagulls, clouds, history.

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“Tarih kokan herşeyi seviyorum.....”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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“eskiden ne güzelmiş”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012
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“Sarayların Sarayı”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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Ciragan Cad. No 32 Besiktas
Istanbul 80700
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