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Topkapi Palace

Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Topkapi Palace Museum, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey | Gulhane Park, near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul, Turkey
+90 212 522 4422
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This enormous palace was the Imperial residence of Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years. Although much of the palace is not accessible, the daily tours of the Harem are of great interest to tourists.
  • Excellent65%
  • Very good25%
  • Average8%
  • Poor1%
  • Terrible1%
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“holy relics” (133 reviews)
“harem area” (116 reviews)
“ottoman empire” (634 reviews)
Suggested Duration: 1-2 hours
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Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Topkapi Palace Museum, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey | Gulhane Park, near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul, Turkey
Sultanahmet
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+90 212 522 4422
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Reviewed yesterday

All!though everything about this palace is worthwhile, the harem area is amazing! Despite the fact that much was in restoration, it is worth working your way through to see it all... spectacula

Thank Deb W
Reviewed yesterday via mobile

This really epitomizes the power of the ottoman Empire . Really enjoyed seeing Islamic relics from the prophet ( peace be upon him) This is the reason we visited the palace ....

Thank Mohammed E
Reviewed yesterday

This is an awesome place to visit for history buffs. Set aside at least two hours to tour the whole site, and if it's your only visit to Istanbul pay the extra price to visit the harem.

Thank ChuckTravels17
Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Residing in a neighboring land of Persia, i had a chance to have seen see hisoric pictures/documents of Harem before being there. Having that in mind, when you visit different sections of such glorious complex, one may reflect how thrilling it must have been to...More

Thank ahdesire
Reviewed 2 days ago

This is one attraction that behooves you to arrive early as it gets crowded and the day wears on. We arrived right when it opened and our time was spent without the crowds that we saw two hours later entering the palace. We paid the...More

Thank busconi
Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

A wonderful place to get to know about heritage and ottoman culture. From kitchens to harem it was a wonderful experience to learn about culture

Thank Areeba M
Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Loved every second. I visit this place every time I come to Istanbul with someone who visits Istanbul for the 1st time. Cannot resist

Thank Khalid A
Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

Absolutely to visit this Palace with beautiful garden inside. A Sultans Palace with a lot of history in different time. A lot of interesting areas inside including a relaxing and beautiful garden.

Thank Gianpaolo B
Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

We spent 3 hours here with a guided group and it was incredible. The Palace is beautiful and the history amazing. This is a must visit place to go!

Thank Simon C
Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

This's one of the most visited ancient Palaces in Istanbul, for its rich & massive architectural platform, not to mention its wealth of history. It includes a historical museum as well. Entry is for only 40TL. You'll need at least 4hrs, & there are couple...More

Thank jasim320
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Sultanahmet
With so many unmissable attractions within a mere
stroll of each other – and all set around the site of
an ancient Byzantine hippodrome – Sultanahmet is an
overwhelmingly popular tourist destination, and a
prime location for visitors to be wowed on a truly
epic scale. Beyond the wonders of the Blue Mosque, the
Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and more, this
relatively small area of Istanbul somehow manages to
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sana K
29 June 2017|
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Response from HTabbaraDrSam | Reviewed this property |
As stated before 40 liras for the palace and 25 liras for the harem. If you have limited time, skip Harem, palace is nicer, but again if no time, else do both. it is worth it.
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sana K
29 June 2017|
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Response from LINChicago | Reviewed this property |
It's 40 YTL, kids under 12 free if they are not Turkish Citizens if they are, under 16 free. The guards ask you a question in Turkish to find out if they are really Turkish or not:)) Turkish citizens can get a Muze Kart for... More
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sanaafzal
19 June 2017|
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Response from SJHartzell | Reviewed this property |
No animals inside the palace but there are dogs and cats all over Istanbul and "they" co-exist without conflict.
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