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In Istanbul, Álvaro Garnero discovers the mansion coveted by wealthy people from all over the world for accommodation or events and parties. The palace was built in the 19th century and was inhabited by Sait Halim Pasha, an important Turkish politician. Over the years, the place was the scene of decisive moments in the country's history. In one of the rooms, Sait Halim Pasha and other authorities signed an alliance with Germany in 1914 that marked the Turkish Empire's entry into the First World War. Today, to stay in the old palace you have to pay at least R$74,000 for a night for a couple. And see also: in one of the most traditional stores in Istanbul, Álvaro Garnero reveals the secrets of a typical piece of Turkish clothing, the scarf.