Topkapi Palace Museum
#47πŸ‘‘ Palace & RoyalIstanbul, Turkey

Topkapi Palace Museum

Four centuries of Ottoman court life

About the museum

Home of the Ottoman sultans from 1465 to 1856, Topkapi spans four courtyards, the Imperial Harem and the Privy Chamber holding sacred Islamic relics.

Must-see highlights

  • β—†Imperial Harem
  • β—†Imperial Treasury (Topkapi Dagger)
  • β—†Sacred Trusts of the Prophet
  • β—†Spoonmaker's Diamond
  • β—†Iznik tiles
  • β—†Bosphorus views

Recognition

πŸ† UNESCO World HeritageπŸ† TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice

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