Topkapi Palace sits behind the Aya Sofya on top of one of the city’s fabled seven hills.Topkapi Palace occupies one of the seven hills of the city at the tip of the historic peninsula overlooking the sea.
Topkapi Palace constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, (the Conqueror) in 1478 has been the official residence of the Otoman Sultans and center of State Administration around 380 years until the construction of Dolmabahçe Palace by Sultan Abdülmecid. The palace having around 700.000 m.² area during the foundation years has currently 80.000 m.² area
The complex is built around a series of courtyards and encompasses 173 acres of gardens, workshops, kitchens, armories, baths, fountains, halls and residential areas. The palace embodied the force of the Ottoman Empire and manifested power through the inaccessibility of the sultan and his court. Exhibits include swords and daggers, royal clothes, carpets, textiles, ceramics, manuscripts, jewels, armor and paintings.
Imperial Gate
First Courtyard
Second Courtyard
Third Courtyard
Fourth Courtyard
Harem
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