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Topkapı Palace
(Topkapı Sarayı Müzesi)
History Museum and Palace
Cankurtaran, İstanbul
Has a stamp of approval from The Telegraph and AFAR Media
"treasury and harem are the highlites"(37 Tips)
"Sultans inner sanctum (fourth chamber) has amazing view"(21 Tips)
"Wonderfully lavish interiors and great views across the Bosphorus."(12 Tips)
"Amazing view and so many interesting artifacts from Ottoman Empire."(8 Tips)
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Mei LeongApril 29, 2011Touristy, overcrowded and pricey but worth it for the views of The Bosphorous, if you enjoy taking photos.
Konstantin StepanenkovFebruary 28, 2015Make sure to visit weaponry (included into main admission ticket 30 TL) and harem (separate ticket 15 TL).
The place of sultan who stay here with more than one hundred ladys :) i mean alekte movik movik
Siti Nasyitah Abdul KarimFebruary 3, 2014Make sure you enter early because there's so much place to see!
Cagdas YilmazMarch 7, 2013You can FIND everything about Istanbul! Check out this video!
Eloy Fernández QuirosDecember 7, 2011Warning! You'll have to pay extra for the visit to the harem once inside the palace! But it worth it.
christian buschSeptember 8, 2013Use the ticket machines, next to the ticket booth. Accepts both credit and cash
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
Jieun JeongAugust 5, 201186carot diamond was impressive indeed :-) and the nice view from the palace!! dont miss it!!
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.
Akshay PatilMay 3, 2015Be wary of taking a cab parked outside the palace. They're much more likely to rip you off.
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The Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is the former imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans. Today it is a museum.
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- October 26–April 15
- Mon, Wed–Sun
- 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
+90 212 512 04 80
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Places inside Topkapı Palace
- 6.7
"Great view and good food.. try the Adana kebab and the kofta.. prices are moderate and staff are nice."
Bsmah - 9.3
"Best place in Istanbul."
Mohammad Al-Arfaj - 8.7
"Start with Harem first, as it closes earlier. Get the audio guides here with no queues! Had to wait for half an hour to get one at the entrance! ID is needed. Photos are mostly allowed"
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"Liked it, despite heavy reconstructions and Constantine's sarcophagus being closed. Museum of the Ancient Orient was the best start with excellent audio commentary, so do get the audio guide"
Foodie - 8.9
"Simply amazing. A must see for sure!"
Stacey Acartürk - 9.2
"Afternoon visit is quite then morning :) a must in Istanbul. My favorite 😍😍😍"
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- 9.2
"It's an amazing Park, just nearby the Topkapı Palace. You can feel the air in this park without any worry it's pure and nice."
Metalik Ali - 8.9
"Astonishing view, breathtaking architecture. It is absolutely a must see!"
Bahram Movahed - 9.5
"Incredible architectural piece. Another must see in Istanbul."
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