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Beykoz
Mecidiye
Kasrı
is
a
historic
palace
located
on
the
Asian
side
of
Istanbul,
Turkey.
The
palace
was
built
in
the
19th
century
by
Sultan
Abdulmecid
I
as
a
summer
residence,
and
it
was
named
after
him
(Mecidiye
Kasrı).
The
palace
is
situated
on
a
hill
overlooking
the
Bosphorus,
and
it
is
surrounded
by
beautiful
gardens
and
greenery.
The
architecture
of
the
palace
is
a
mix
of
Ottoman
and
European
styles,
with
influences
from
the
Baroque
and
Rococo
periods.
Beykoz
Mecidiye
Kasrı
has
played
an
important
role
in
the
history
and
culture
of
Istanbul,
serving
as
a
meeting
place
for
politicians,
artists,
and
other
prominent
figures
throughout
the
years.
The
palace
has
been
used
for
a
variety
of
purposes
over
the
years,
including
as
a
museum,
a
hospital,
and
a
school.
Today,
Beykoz
Mecidiye
Kasrı
is
open
to
the
public
as
a
museum
and
cultural
center,
showcasing
the
history
and
culture
of
Istanbul
and
Turkey.
Visitors
can
explore
the
palace
and
its
gardens,
and
view
exhibitions
and
displays
on
topics
such
as
Ottoman
architecture,
art,
and
history.
The
palace
also
hosts
a
variety
of
events
and
performances
throughout
the
year,
including
concerts,
theater
productions,
and
festivals.
