The Topkapı Palace (Turkish: Topkapı Sarayı; [2] Ottoman Turkish: طوپقپو سرايى, romanized: ṭopḳapu sarāyı, lit. 'Cannon Gate Palace'), [ 3 ] or the Seraglio , [ 4 ] is a large museum and library in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey .

This is a list of palaces commissioned by the Ottoman dynasty in Istanbul, Turkey. Some of these buildings are summer houses or mansions. Mehmed II called the palace Sarây-ı Cedîd (New Palace).

Dolmabahçe Palace (Turkish: Dolmabahçe Sarayı, IPA: [doɫmabahˈtʃe saɾaˈjɯ]) (Ottoman Turkish:سرایی دولمابغجہ) located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European coast of the Bosporus strait, served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1887 and from 1909 to 1922 ...

Palace of the Porphyrogenitus or known as Palace of the Sovereign is an ancient Byzentian Palace built in Constantinople, now Istanbul. It is one of the oldest and well-preserved Palaces that can be found in Turkey and that is all the more reason for you to add it to your itinerary.

Libidinous sultans, ambitious courtiers, beautiful concubines and scheming eunuchs lived and worked here between the 15th and 19th centuries when it was the court of the Ottoman empire. A visit to the palace's opulent pavilions, jewel-filled Treasury and sprawling Harem gives a fascinating glimpse into their lives.

This lavish palace was the royal residence of the Ottoman empire for almost 400 years. Here, you can peek into the imperial life of the sultans as you wander through the grand courtyards, pavilions and ceremonial rooms that display an impressive collection of artefacts and treasures.

2021年11月29日 · From the end of the Byzantine Period (15th century) to the 19th century, the Ottoman Sultans built numerous castles and palaces in Istanbul. While some sultans lived in other cities, such as the young princes learning to govern in different cities such as Amasya, most of these beautiful palaces are located in the capital of the empire: Istanbul.

Dolmabahçe Palace, the largest and most sumptuous palace in Turkey, located on the coast of the Bosporus in Istanbul. It is Istanbul’s first European-style palace, built between 1843 and 1856 by Sultan Abdulmecid I, at a cost of 5 million Ottoman gold …

2024年12月15日 · Topkapi Palace was constructed in 1459 by Sultan Mehmed II as the primary Ottoman Empire palace and served as the political, administrative, and cultural hub for nearly 400 years. It housed the Ottoman sultans residence, the Imperial Council, and significant treasures.

Turkey has numerous national palaces, kiosks and pavilions, which are important cultural and historical landmarks in the country. Our site delves into the magnificent palaces in Istanbul, the principal residence of the Ottoman sultans for centuries, showcasing its elaborate architecture and priceless artifacts.