Beylerbeyi Palace, a photo from Istanbul, Marmara

Photographer's Note

Beylerbeyi Palace is on the Asian side of the Boshorus, across Ortaköy. It was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz (1830–1876) and built between 1861 and 1865 as a summer residence and a place to entertain visiting heads of state. It takes its name from the name of the neighborhood. The word beylerbeyi literally means "the Commander of Commanders" or "the Lord of Lords“ in Turkish. The Ottomans used this title from the late 14th until the mid-19th century, with varying meanings and degrees of importance. Initially designating a commander-in-chief, it eventually came to be held by senior provincial governors. The neighborhood got its name when the Anatolian Beylerbeyi of Sultan Murat III had his residence built here. Prior to that, it was known as Istavroz (from the Greek Stauros, Crucifix). Some of the wealthiest people in Turkey own homes in the Beylerbeyi neighborhood, including several members of the Sabancı family.

Beylerbeyi Sarayı

Beylerbeyi Sarayı, Ortaköy'ün karşısında, Boğaz'ın Asya yakasında yer almaktadır. Sultan Abdülaziz (1830-1876) tarafından yaptırılmış ve 1861-1865 yılları arasında bir yazlık konut olarak ve devletin ziyaretçilerini eğlendirecek bir yer olarak inşa edilmiştir. Adını semtin isminden alır. Beylerbeyi kelimesi tam anlamıyla "Komutanların Komutanı" veya "Efendilerin Efendisi" anlamına gelir. Osmanlılar bu unvanı 14. yüzyılın sonlarından 19. yüzyılın ortalarına kadar, farklı anlamlar ve önem derecelerine sahip olarak kullanmışlardır. Başlangıçta bir başkomutanı tanımlarken, daha sonra üst düzey valiler tarafından tutuldu. Sultan III. Murat'ın Anadolu Beylerbeyi'nin burada ikametgâhını inşa ettirmesinden sonra semt bu adı almıştır. Onlardan önce Istavroz olarak biliniyordu (Yunanca Stauros'dan). Beylerbeyi semtinde Türkiye'nin en zenginlerinden bazıları, Sabancı ailesinin çeşitli üyeleri de dahil olmak üzere, ev sahibidir.

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Camera / Image Information
Make: Canon
Model: Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Lens: 3.8-247.0 mm
Software: Adobe Photoshop CC 2015 (Macintosh)
File Size: 1101 kb
Shot Information
Exposure Time: 1/320
F-Stop: f/5.6
ISO Speed Ratings: 100
Focal length: 56.10 mm (in 35mm: 310.0 mm)
Date Taken: 2016-05-30 18:40
Metering Mode: Pattern
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode

pajaran, papagolf21, ikeharel, ChrisJ, jhm, Fis2, PaulVDV, adramad, PiotrF, Cricri ha puntuado esta nota como útil.

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pajaran (115963) 2018-05-04 22:24

Pozdrav.
Lep pogled, interesantan i dobar tekst ...
Lepo pokazana stara arhitektura, dobra perspektiva i kontrast, lepe boje.
Lepa fasada i zeleno drva, lepa Beylerbeyi Palace.
Dobar tekst o koriscenoj tehnici i elementima snimka.
Sve najbolje za vikend, srecno.
Paja.

papagolf21 (152607) 2018-05-04 22:30

Bonjour, cher Murat,
Impressionnant Palais à la hauteur de l'ancien occupant.
Un édifice majestueux qui borde le fleuve;
La joliesse de l'ensemble est remarquable;
Amitiés.
Philippe

ikeharel (113411) 2018-05-04 23:18

hello Murat,
Magnificent golden light caressed the waterfront palace facade. after reading the note, taken good look to see the wealthiest people dwelling and indeed there are several mansions being seen within the green trees.
Wish you a nice weekend,
Ike

jemaflor (147204) 2018-05-04 23:28

Hi Murat,
Beautiful architecture, a Palace well photographed, interesting effect with this blue water FG, tfs.

ChrisJ (171878) 2018-05-05 0:14

Hello Murat,

Yes it's safe to swim in Van Lake. It's not as salty as the Dead Sea. I like the warm cold color contrast between the fg tan building and the blue sea. Excellent sharpness too. Tfs!

jhm (211736) 2018-05-05 0:51

Hello Murat,

Beylerbeyi Palace is a very lovely photographed.
Great architecture image.
You create nice depth and perspective.
A very nice picture to look at.
Very well done, TFS.

Best regards,
John.

Fis2 (170839) 2018-05-05 1:36

Witaj Murat!
Curious view from river, palace makes impression.
Good frame, colors and light.
Well done.
Warm regards.
Krzysztof

Nicou (193806) 2018-05-05 2:31

Hello

Fantastique contraste de tons entre le bleu et la couleur du place les pieds dans l'eau quelle iamge et vue de ce palace quelle architecture et rendu sur la pierre superbe compo.
Bravo et amitié
Niocou

Tue (92442) 2018-05-05 2:55

Hello Murat,
A beautiful photo of this palace, located so wonderfully along the water. The colours are superb and very well-saturated and the warm tones of the architecture stand out so well from the green and blue.
Lars

PaulVDV (62970) 2018-05-05 7:49

Hello Murat,
A gigantic palace beautifully built on the banks of the Bosphorus!
The presentation from on the water is very attractive with the steep hill behind the palace where many other buildings can be found surrounded by greenery.
Best regards, Paul

adramad (73006) 2018-05-05 11:22

Hi, Murat.
Superb the facade of this great palace, at the very edge of the Bosphorus, is an ideal contrast of colors.
Well done. I love.
Enjoy the weekend.
Very best regards.
Luis.

lousat (139308) 2018-05-05 15:35

HI Murat,another magnificent building of 19th century! Very well placed like the other on the Bosphorus and taken in a perfect way,very well done! Have a nice SUnday and thanks,Luciano

PiotrF (54758) 2018-05-05 17:00

Hello Murat,
A very nice view of Beylerbeyi Palace .
Thank you for informative note.
I like fine composition and excellent colors.
Good work, fine presentation.
Regards
Piotr

abmdsudi (95869) 2018-05-05 23:21

Hi Murat
Beautiful classy palace by the water front and interesting architecture amidst the lush foliage and deep blue water with just enough backdrop detail to grab the eye. It's smartly framed and well coped exposure. Excellent background information as usual.
Congrats
Best wishes

Cricri (176) 2018-05-06 0:20

Hi Murat
Belle vue du Palace depuis la mer, intéressante architecture et couleur
Beau dimanche
cricri

jmdias (115230) 2018-05-06 1:52

murat

the huge palace looks like a golden strip in the edge of this blue see, nice details of its architecture and, at same time, a perfect view of the other parts of the town above.

take care

jorge

maloutim (13617) 2018-05-06 4:50

This palace looks beautiful on the banks of the Bosphorus. It looks like a golden jewel in a casket of greenery dotted with other nice buildings.
Interesting note on the history of the place.
Thanks for sharing and kindest regards.
Marie-Louise.

emka (158204) 2018-05-06 23:42

Hello Murat, Splendid view of this palace on the Bosphorus. You had here fantastic light. Superb composition and colours. I like this palace very much.

Kind regards Malgo