📜 Historic Ottoman palace located on a bluff in Doğubeyazıt, Turkey. Built between 1685 and 1784 by the Pasha family, it is a protected historical landmark. 🔍 Features a unique blend of Seljuk, Ottoman, Persian, Armenian, and Georgian architectural styles. # Why Go 🏰 Explore a cultural icon featured on the Turkish 100 lira bill. 🌅 Enjoy stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including Mount Ararat, from its strategic high-altitude location. 🏛️ Admire the opulent architecture and intricate details of this historic complex, which includes a bakery, mosque, dungeons, and a harem. # Why Avoid 🏚️ Palace is largely dilapidated and unfurnished, with empty halls, and some parts were plundered. 🏗️ Modern steel and glass roof structure has altered its historical aesthetic, and it has undergone multiple, sometimes criticized, restoration efforts. ⚔️ Suffered significant damage from wars and earthquakes throughout history. # Tips 📸 Walk to the opposite hill for the best photo opportunities of the palace silhouette. 🍽️ A large restaurant is located below the palace for refreshments. 📍 Situated near the Iranian border, accessible primarily from the east.