Things to do in Topkapi Palace
The Topkapi Palace is a large museum located in the Fatih district of Istanbul and has a history that dates back to the 15th century. Construction started on the palace in 1459 by the conqueror, Sultan Mehmet II and continued to be renovated and expanded throughout the centuries. The palace was used as a residence and administrative headquarters to the Ottoman Empire for four centuries.
The palace opened as a museum in 1924 and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul. The museum is not only notable for its beautiful architecture and art collections but also for its history of the Ottoman Empire.
Topkapi Palace is situated on the top of a hill in a small peninsula, with views of the Golden Horn to the north, the Marmara Sea on the south and the Bosphorus to the northeast. The palace is made up of four different courtyards and features many exhibitions such as the treasury, weapons, religious relics, Ottoman clothing and portraits.
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Topkapi Palace
Istanbul
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Reviews Topkapi Palace
“Great gids!”
“150€ sind zu teuer, Dolmabahce Palast und Eintritt Hagia Sofia nicht einmal inkludiert. Meeting points teils schwer zu finden, Führungen finden zum Teil nur sehr selten statt Touren starteten immer später weil das Überprüfen der Buchungen aller Touristen sehr umständlich erfolgt ist per WhatsApp etc. Kopfhörer gab es nur bei einer einzigen Führung ansonsten musste man zusehen möglichst nahe beim Guide zu bleiben um etwas hören zu können”
“Explication seulement en turque.”
“I am glad that I bought the tourist pass as I was able to plan ahead even before arriving in istanbul. If you are in the city for 2 or 3 days, it may not be worth it but for a week you get the best package worth the cost.”
