Simply Regal! ✨

Visiting the Dolmabahçe Palace was the highlight of my trip to Istanbul. It felt as if I had gotten into a time machine and stepped foot into the presence of royalty. The palace gates were MASSIVE and beautifully crafted. The courtyard felt familiar as it looked like something depicted in a movie. But to walk into the actual palace was a surreal moment. It wasn’t a place that was built to be a replica of what used to be, but this was the actual living quarters of where the Ottoman Sultans once ruled. To say that the palace is beautiful would be an absolute understatement. I don’t know that my vocabulary is advanced enough to effectively describe the intricate detail of the inside of this estate. Photos and videos could not possibly capture the effortless beauty of what lied before me. I was in complete awe. I stopped and stared several times in order to take in all that my eyes were witnessing. In my travels in other European countries, I’ve seen many beautiful hand-painted ceilings, but the detail in this place won me over by far. From the carvings in the pillars to the elaborate chandeliers, I literally couldn’t believe my eyes. Needless to say, if you’re ever in Istanbul, make sure you go see the exquisite beauty of the Dolmabahçe Palace for yourself. #tripblazers #istanbul #turkey #palace