Ciragan Caddesi 32, 34349 Istanbul, Turkey
" Ottoman Palace by the Bosphorus "
In the 19th century, torch-lit celebrations organized by sultans were given the name “Ciragan (light) festivals”, and held here at the former sultan’s residence by The Bosphorus. Hundreds of years later, the jubilance of entertainment, the joys of feasting, and the extravagance of the former Ottoman Palace is still very much palpable. You’ll want to wander around the gorgeous grounds and get lost in the romantic notion of travel, where Europe meets Asia, and where the regal of old meets the opulence of today.
Best time to visit:
March to May, September to November313 Rooms and Suites