Dr. Pich Chanmony Hun Manet, the First Lady of the Kingdom of Cambodia, paid a visit to the Hagia Sophia Mosque and the Dolmabahçe Palace (the former imperial palace of the Ottoman Empire, located along the Bosphorus Strait) in the city of Istanbul, Republic of Türkiye.
Dolmabahçe Palace is a renowned historical palace in the city of Istanbul, Türkiye, situated along the shore of the Bosphorus Strait. The palace features exquisite architecture that blends European and Ottoman styles and serves as an emblem of the history of the Ottoman Empire.
It was constructed under the royal order of Sultan Abdülmecid, beginning in 1843 and completed in 1856. From then on, it became the principal center for the palace and state affairs of the Ottoman Empire.
Hagia Sophia Mosque, known in Turkish as Ayasofya, is one of the most famous historical structures in the city of Istanbul, Türkiye. The current building was constructed between 532 and 537 AD under the leadership of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
What makes this building famous is its magnificent design: a large domed roof and towering columns. Two religious artistic traditions, including ancient Christian artworks and Islamic calligraphy.World heritage value: part of the UNESCO World Heritage site within the Historic Areas of Istanbul.
Article by: PENH Sopheak
