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Visitors to the Dolmabahce Palace enter through a side gate.
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Near the main gate is one of many fine sculptures.
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A view up the grand staircase.
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The reception area at the top of the grand staircase which has a Victorian-style skylight and crystal chandelier.
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One of the salons still filled with treasures.
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Elaborate ceiling details were common throughout the public rooms of the Dolmabahce Palace.
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The royal washbasin is carved from alabaster as are the wall panels.
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Graciela stands by the royal bathtub. Overhead is an elaborate Victorian-style skylight.
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Tons of crystal, panels of semi-precious stones, gold gilting and red carpeting make the reception salon very impressive.
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The reception hall has 56 columns.
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This panorama shows the size and details of the reception/throne room of the Dolmabahce Palace.
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In the vast reception hall hangs this four and one-half ton crystal chandelier.
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