Culture and art / Museum
Topkapı Palace
Fatih, İstanbul
The palace that was the seat of government and residence of the Ottoman sultans for about four centuries, now a museum toured through its courtyards, pavilions and treasures.
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Its story
Shortly after the conquest, Mehmed the Conqueror began building a new palace on the hill at Sarayburnu. Growing around four successive courtyards with the Imperial Council (Divan-ı Hümayun), the Harem, the Enderun, kitchens and pavilions, the palace became a city within a city. It lost its importance when the dynasty moved to Dolmabahçe Palace in the mid-19th century and was converted into a museum in 1924. The Treasury, the Sacred Relics, the İznik-tiled Harem rooms and the Baghdad and Revan pavilions overlooking the Bosphorus are the most popular sections. The palace is part of the Historic Peninsula, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Key facts
- Period
- Ottoman, 15th–19th century
- Admission
- Paid; Müzekart valid for domestic visitors, excluding the Harem and Hagia Irene; closed on Tuesdays
- Best time
- At opening time or late afternoon
- Getting there
- T1 tram, Gülhane or Sultanahmet stop
- Visit duration
- 3–4 hours
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Rainy day
Location
41.01300, 28.98400
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topkap%C4%B1_Saray%C4%B1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topkap%C4%B1_Palace | https://muze.gov.tr/muze-detay?SectionId=TPS01&DistId=TPS