Dolmabahce Palace

While visiting Dolmabahce Palace, the last palace used by a Turkish sultan, Jessica and Deanna spend some time in the harem wing. Jessica and Deanna are looking out semicircular stained glass windows toward the Bosphorus, to the entrance to the palace from the river. Through these windows the harem women could see who might be arriving or leaving the palace by waterway.

The women of the harem were not allowed to leave this wing of the palace, but could look through certain windows to see what was happening with visitors and the men of the palace.

On the wall behind Jessica and Deanna are similarly shaped windows with wooden lattice work. The harem women could look through these windows to view events in the Muayede Lounge, which was the location of important ceremonies hosted by the sultan.