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Topkapı Palace
(Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi)
History Museum and Palace
Cankurtaran, İstanbul
The experts at The Telegraph and AFAR Media recommend this place
"The Harem is definitely worth it."(37 Tips)
"Sultans inner sanctum (fourth chamber) has amazing view"(22 Tips)
"Wonderfully lavish interiors and great views across the Bosphorus."(12 Tips)
"Amazing view and so many interesting artifacts from Ottoman Empire."(9 Tips)
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Şerif YenenFebruary 11, 2012Holy Relics Section: Remember to see the relics including a hand, arm and the skull bones belonging to Saint John the Baptist.
Jieun JeongAugust 5, 201186carot diamond was impressive indeed :-) and the nice view from the palace!! dont miss it!!
Arwa MSeptember 16, 2017The palace is under construction so we did not had the chance to see what we came for
BabakOctober 12, 2016It was a big palace with old architecture and some small museum but with the expensive ticket I don't prefer and I won't offer
- witchofistanbulJune 15, 2013You can go in with strollers but you are not allowed to go in and see around with strollers! İ protest this
Cagdas YilmazMarch 7, 2013You can FIND everything about Istanbul! Check out this video!
christian buschSeptember 8, 2013Use the ticket machines, next to the ticket booth. Accepts both credit and cash
Emrah TepeOctober 12, 2016Unfortunately worst museum I have ever go. Most of the museum has empty rooms. If you like see walls then you might like it. It can not be Ottoman empire's legacy. It's just a shame.
aradiginizersangeziyorApril 29, 2015You're in istanbul and haven't you visited Topkapi Palace? You should go!
The place of sultan who stay here with more than one hundred ladys :) i mean alekte movik movik
Akshay PatilMay 3, 2015Be wary of taking a cab parked outside the palace. They're much more likely to rip you off.
Michelangelo CiarroccaJanuary 1, 2012Great place for historical ruins. The sultan-s home... really recomended
STA Travel U.S.June 20, 2011TRAVEL FACT: Named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985, this massive palace was the official residence for the sultans of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.
Don't miss the Karakol restaurant @the first courtyard next to Hagia İrene yummy
huge ottoman palace in Istanbul built in the 15th century by sultan Mehmed II: http://www.greatistanbul.com/topkapi_palace.htm
Kürşat Yıldırım 🌴🏀🌊April 11, 20163.murat'in has odasına girdiğinde camdan dışarı bakın. o an. tarihe tanıklık edeceksiniz.
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The Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is the former imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans. Today it is a museum.
Closed until 9:00 AM (Show more)
- April 16–October 25
- Mon, Wed–Sun
- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
+90 212 512 04 80
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- 6.6
"Fantastic view! Great food! Great service! Stopped in with my wife during our tour and completely satisfied. Order the Lamm Haxe. Meat peals right off the bone!"
George Cass - 9.3
"Best place in Istanbul."
Mohammad Al-Arfaj - 8.8
"Great views on Bosphorus! Bring own snacks! Limited toilets (at the entrance and inside restaurant). Beautiful library. Allow half day"
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- 9.0
"You can see here pretty rare artifacts from Middle East, Anatolia, and Egypt. Also the gallery with roman grave stones are amazing"
Ivan Pletin - 8.9
"A lovely museum on the history of Istanbul. Get an audio guide, and a camera. The panorama dome is incredible."
S A - 9.1
"One of the most awesome places I’ve ever been to. A marvelous example of early Byzantine architecture. Awesome mosaics inside. Be ready to spend several hours inside."
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- 9.2
"Great place to rest your tired feet after visiting the surrounding top sites. Relax, enjoy the scenery, and if you're lucky enough you will find even free wi-fi!"
Maja P - 8.9
"Astonishing view, breathtaking architecture. It is absolutely a must see!"
Bahram Movahed - 8.2
"Delicious kofte and rice opposite Sultanahmet tram station."
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