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Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi

Topkapı Palace

(Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi)
History Museum and Palace
Cankurtaran, İstanbul
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    Mike L.
    "The Harem is definitely worth it."(37 Tips)
    Kenneth T.
    "Sultans inner sanctum (fourth chamber) has amazing view"(22 Tips)
    Carl G.
    "Wonderfully lavish interiors and great views across the Bosphorus."(12 Tips)
    Doğucan B.
    "Amazing view and so many interesting artifacts from Ottoman Empire."(9 Tips)
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  • Amr N.heart icon on user image
    Amr NasherJune 25, 2018
    You need to get a guid or tour guide to know more about the place than the audio guide ..
  • Rasha T.
    Rasha TahaAugust 8, 2013
    Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen... A guide is highly recommended. Minimum full day to see the highlights
  • Jackie R.
    Jackie ROctober 7, 2012
    For $45 skip the line and get a semi-private 1 hour tour of the Palace. Buy the ticket for the Harem from the guide, too.
  • Jah R.heart icon on user image
    Jah RahmanJuly 5, 2013
    Get there early and rather than the main museum head to the harem. You'll have it to yourself and its beautiful.
  • Damla Y.heart icon on user image
    Damla YarisJuly 16, 2018
    Maybe one of the best musea in the world. Come early and try to see everything.
  • Christoph L.
    Christoph LöhrDecember 8, 2014
    Bring some time. A lot of history to explore and a spectacular view over Bosporus to enjoy.
  • Mark J.heart icon on user image
    Mark J.February 20, 2015
    Unreal. Spectacular park, garden, and museum, filled with Ottoman history.
  • Lebanon Taxiheart icon on user image
    Lebanon TaxiJuly 2, 2015
    During summer extra gardens and locations will be available to visit .
  • Elia H.heart icon on user image
    Elia HaberJune 14, 2015
    I liked the harem section more than the main attraction
  • HeyTripster
    HeyTripsterMay 27, 2020
    After the conquest of Istanbul, Fatih Sultan Mehmet requested the construction of the Topkapı Palace in 1460.
  • ANYA N.
    ANYA NATYASHEMKAJanuary 28, 2013
    The worlds largest palace... Make sure you check out the Harem it's spectacular.
  • Abeer S.heart icon on user image
    Abeer SJanuary 1, 2019
    Love the great history of it. The view to the sea was good.
  • Marcos
    MarcosMay 22, 2011
    Very nice palace! Second largest diamond in the word kept there. Wondefull point for photo shots
  • Baharheart icon on user image
    BaharJuly 9, 2017
    It takes you a whole day to visit, but there are interesting stuff there and you're gonna enjoy
  • Ana V.heart icon on user image
    Ana VitikJanuary 11, 2015
    the place is huge. Be prepared to spend around four hours here. But it is worth it.
  • Sam H.heart icon on user image
    Sam HDecember 13, 2014
    Give yourself at least 4 hours to wander through the various galleries, and that's without the harem!
  • Fahad A.
    Fahad AhmadSeptember 10, 2014
    Nice museum loved the Islamic collectibles Don't forget to rent the audio guide
  • Ieva A.heart icon on user image
    Ieva AndersoneOctober 19, 2019
    The largest Ottoman palace in Istanbul. Harem quarter must be visited.
  • Ibrahim A.heart icon on user image
    Ibrahim Al RaisiApril 4, 2016
    One of the best tourist attraction to see..
  • Elizaveta E.heart icon on user image
    Elizaveta ErokhinaDecember 21, 2014
    The Harem is very interesting!
  • @T N.heart icon on user image
    @T NRFebruary 26, 2014
    Amazing is only appropriate word for this beauty. Must visit while in Istanbul.
  • Varvara D.heart icon on user image
    Varvara DeevaFebruary 3, 2017
    Better spend here whole day. View over the Bosphorus is amazing!
  • Enzo M.
    Enzo MartinelliOctober 6, 2019
    A magic spot in Istanbul nobody can miss
  • Abdulrahman Alajajiheart icon on user image
    Abdulrahman AlajajiOctober 12, 2016
    Amazing, you will go back in time , and feel the palace back then
  • Mirislam N.heart icon on user image
    Mirislam NazarovOctober 16, 2014
    Rent an audio tour guide near the entrance for 20 TRY before entering the palace
  • Haitham F.heart icon on user image
    Haitham FaidySeptember 4, 2017
    Awesome place, full of history with great sea view
  • Olga Z.heart icon on user image
    Olga ZatsarnayaMay 31, 2016
    Take minimum half a day for visiting this place. Very beautiful historical palace.
  • Bisera P.heart icon on user image
    Bisera P.November 14, 2014
    3-4 hours for a full visit with the audio guide!
  • Damian M.heart icon on user image
    Damian MercadoJuly 4, 2015
    You need about 3 to 4 hours to visit it. You must also visit the Harem.
  • Serdar C.heart icon on user image
    Serdar C.July 11, 2015
    Witness the magnificent ottoman empire.
  • Mariana V.
    Mariana VHAugust 28, 2014
    The museum doesn't have good signal system, be prepared. We entered, followed the crowd and because of a lack of signals got out of the museum... :/ wear fresh clothes (hot weather).
  • Gretaheart icon on user image
    GretaFebruary 16, 2014
    Istanbul has many extraordinary places and must-sees, that one doesn't make my best of list though.
  • Dennis A. V.
    Dennis A. Van PouckeOctober 7, 2023
    Beautiful place. Be ready to queue patiently several times. ⏰
  • SaSo H.heart icon on user image
    SaSo HanemJuly 10, 2018
    The most lovely historical palace i had ever seen 😍😍
  • Oziheart icon on user image
    OziJuly 16, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Visit in the afternoon to skip the groups and crowd
  • Greta D.heart icon on user image
    Greta DalyaprakOctober 31, 2015
    Very big, beautiful palace which worth to visit!
  • Şerif Yenen
    Şerif YenenFebruary 10, 2012
    Silence was dominant in the palace. Hundreds of people tried not to meet the sultan unless necessary. It was even said that people sometimes developed a system of body language among themselves.
  • Zahra R.heart icon on user image
    Zahra RizviJuly 17, 2022
    Beautiful palace
  • Nathan B.heart icon on user image
    Nathan BiermanSeptember 2, 2014
    Walk to the end of the park and you will have a great view!
  • Krista P.heart icon on user image
    Krista PrinceJuly 2, 2013
    The jewels exhibit is by far the best part!
  • Arie M.heart icon on user image
    Arie MulyahatiJanuary 24, 2016
    In love with the winter, always..❤️
  • LolaLuluheart icon on user image
    LolaLuluOctober 28, 2013
    The Topkapi Palace is on the Seraglio Point overlooking both Marmara and Bosphorus was given by Mehmed II after the conquest of Constantinapolis in 1453. It was home to all the Ottoman sultans.🏰
  • Tugra G.heart icon on user image
    Tugra GöndenOctober 10, 2015
    Open air concerts by the main entrance are the best
  • Arwa M.heart icon on user image
    Arwa MSeptember 16, 2017
    The palace is under construction so we did not had the chance to see what we came for
  • witchofistanbul
    witchofistanbulJune 15, 2013
    You can go in with strollers but you are not allowed to go in and see around with strollers! İ protest this
  • Mei L.
    Mei LeongApril 29, 2011
    Touristy, overcrowded and pricey but worth it for the views of The Bosphorous, if you enjoy taking photos.
  • Fathima D.heart icon on user image
    Fathima DadaFebruary 12, 2017
    Best palace setting ever!
  • Taras K.heart icon on user image
    Taras KnyshMay 2, 2016
    Nice place to get firsthand acquaintance with the city.
  • aradiginizersangeziyor
    You're in istanbul and haven't you visited Topkapi Palace? You should go!
  • Şerif Yenen
    Şerif YenenFebruary 11, 2012
    Holy Relics Section: Remember to see the relics including a hand, arm and the skull bones belonging to Saint John the Baptist.
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