Uskudar Beylerbeyi Palace construction was started in 1861 by order of Sultan Abdulaziz and was inaugurated in 1865. The palace, as a state guest house and the most important Armenian building in Istanbul, has 23 rooms and 6 halls.
There are two sections in the palace the haremlik and the selamlik. The appearance of the Baroque style inside and outside of the palace is due to the influence of Western architecture during the construction. 2021 entrance fee is US$6.20.