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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
"The Harem is definitely worth it."(37 Tips)
"Sultans inner sanctum (fourth chamber) has amazing view"(22 Tips)
"Wonderfully lavish interiors and great views across the Bosphorus."(12 Tips)
"Amazing view and so many interesting artifacts from Ottoman Empire."(9 Tips)
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Amr NasherJune 25, 2018You need to get a guid or tour guide to know more about the place than the audio guide ..
Rasha TahaAugust 8, 2013Wear comfortable shoes and sunscreen... A guide is highly recommended. Minimum full day to see the highlights
Jackie ROctober 7, 2012For $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 RahmanJuly 5, 2013Get there early and rather than the main museum head to the harem. You'll have it to yourself and its beautiful.
Damla YarisJuly 16, 2018Maybe one of the best musea in the world. Come early and try to see everything.
Christoph LöhrDecember 8, 2014Bring some time. A lot of history to explore and a spectacular view over Bosporus to enjoy.
ANYA NATYASHEMKAJanuary 28, 2013The worlds largest palace... Make sure you check out the Harem it's spectacular.
- HeyTripsterMay 27, 2020After the conquest of Istanbul, Fatih Sultan Mehmet requested the construction of the Topkapı Palace in 1460.
MarcosMay 22, 2011Very nice palace! Second largest diamond in the word kept there. Wondefull point for photo shots
Ana VitikJanuary 11, 2015the place is huge. Be prepared to spend around four hours here. But it is worth it.
Fahad AhmadSeptember 10, 2014Nice museum loved the Islamic collectibles Don't forget to rent the audio guide
Sam HDecember 13, 2014Give yourself at least 4 hours to wander through the various galleries, and that's without the harem!
BaharJuly 9, 2017It takes you a whole day to visit, but there are interesting stuff there and you're gonna enjoy
Ieva AndersoneOctober 19, 2019The largest Ottoman palace in Istanbul. Harem quarter must be visited.
@T NRFebruary 26, 2014Amazing is only appropriate word for this beauty. Must visit while in Istanbul.
Mirislam NazarovOctober 16, 2014Rent an audio tour guide near the entrance for 20 TRY before entering the palace
Abdulrahman AlajajiOctober 12, 2016Amazing, you will go back in time , and feel the palace back then
Olga ZatsarnayaMay 31, 2016Take minimum half a day for visiting this place. Very beautiful historical palace.
Mariana VHAugust 28, 2014The 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).
Şerif YenenFebruary 10, 2012Silence 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.
GretaFebruary 16, 2014Istanbul has many extraordinary places and must-sees, that one doesn't make my best of list though.
LolaLuluOctober 28, 2013The 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.🏰
- witchofistanbulJune 15, 2013You can go in with strollers but you are not allowed to go in and see around with strollers! İ protest this
Arwa MSeptember 16, 2017The palace is under construction so we did not had the chance to see what we came for- Şerif YenenFebruary 11, 2012Holy Relics Section: Remember to see the relics including a hand, arm and the skull bones belonging to Saint John the Baptist.
Mei LeongApril 29, 2011Touristy, overcrowded and pricey but worth it for the views of The Bosphorous, if you enjoy taking photos.
aradiginizersangeziyorApril 29, 2015You're in istanbul and haven't you visited Topkapi Palace? You should go!
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The Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is the former imperial residence of the Ottoman sultans. Today it is a museum.
Open until 6:00 PM (Show more)
- April 16–October 25
- Mon, Wed–Sun
- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
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Mohammad Al-Arfaj - 8.8
"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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