Historic hotel
Pera Palace Hotel
Beyoğlu · Istanbul · Türkiye
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Image courtesy of © Pera Palace HotelThe grand hotel built in 1892 for passengers of the Orient Express, where Agatha Christie stayed.
The Pera Palace opened in 1892 to welcome passengers arriving on the Orient Express, and quickly became the city’s most glamorous hotel. Agatha Christie stayed in room 411, now kept as a memorial, and Atatürk’s room is preserved as a museum. The restored Belle Époque lobby, the Orient Bar and the patisserie are worth a visit even if you are not staying.
- Opened 1892
- Agatha Christie’s room 411
- Belle Époque interiors
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