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Topkapı Palace Vacations
Today one of Istanbul's tourist attractions, the Topkapi Palace was once the residence of sultans.
Visit Topkapı Palace
- Museums
- Nature, Adventure & Sport
- Castle and fortress
Topkapı Palace: How to get there?
A two-minute walk from the Hagia Sophia.
Topkapı Palace: When to go?
All year round
Topkapı Palace: For how long?
A few hours
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Topkapı Palace: What to see in the surroundings?
What our travelers think about their stay
Situated in the heart of Sultanahmet, behind Saint Sophie, the Topkapi Palace was for many years the Sultans' residence.
My suggestion
If possible avoid the peak season, when it gets really overcrowded. On a hot day, it's stifling inside the galleries.
Today one of Istanbul's tourist attractions, the Topkapi Palace was once the residence of sultans.
My suggestion
You get to enjoy wonderful views of the Bosphorus in places as you pass from one courtyard to the next in Topkapi Palace! Tip: Have your camera ready.
A royal palace in the heart of Istanbul, the Topkapi was the Ottoman sultan's residence from the 15th to the 19th centuries.
My suggestion
I strongly advise you to visit the harem which, in my opinion, has the most beautiful rooms in the Topkapi complex.
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