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Topkapi Palace: the Ottoman Sultan's grand residence 🇹🇷

#traveldiaries Set on top of the most visible hill of Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, is the symbol of the city. This lavish palace was the royal residence of the Ottoman empire for almost 400 years. Here, you can peek into the imperial life of the sultans as you wander through the grand courtyards, pavilions and ceremonial rooms that display an impressive collection of artefacts and treasures. It was built in 1461 by Mehmet the Conqueror and remained both the symbolic and political home of the Ottoman Empire until Sultan Abdülmecid I moved the imperial retinue to Dolmabahçe Palace in 1853. During the four centuries in between, it hosted 22 different Sultans and their families. It was converted into a museum after the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the creation of the Turkish Republic in 1924 and is a must-see for any tourist visiting Istanbul. It is made up of four different courtyards and various exhibitions such as the treasury, weapons, watch collection, kaftans, portraits, and sacred relics of prophets. 🕰️Business Hours: 9am to 5pm, closed on Tuesday. #istanbul #magic_istanbul #turkiye #museum
Posted: Oct 13, 2024
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I’m going to have to check this place out!
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