The building, which was used as a museum today, was once the home of the Ottoman sultans and their families for 400 years. Completed towards the end of the 7th century, the building is one of the places that visitors to İstanbul should definitely see. Visitors to the Topkapi palace have a spectacular panoramic view of İstanbul and the Bosphorus.
Among the exhibits in the Topkapi Palace are archaeological artifacts, sacred relics that are very important for the Islamic world, precious diamonds, stones, products made of gold and jewellery from the Ottoman period, different kinds of weapons, arrows, the world’s fifth-largest diamond, the third most important collection of porcelain in the world, Chinese and Japanese porcelains and many products made of silver. Museum cardholders can enter the Topkapi Palace free of charge. The Harem, Zülüflü Baltacılar Ward and Hagia Irene Church in the palace require additional tickets. Those who want to come to the Topkapi Palace, which is directly opposite the Blue Mosque, behind the Hagia Sophia museum, can easily reach by using the metro line, tram line and public transportation.
Visiting Hours: October 30 – April 15 between 09:00 and 16:45. April 15 – October 30 between 08:00 and 19:00.
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