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Topkapı Palace
Topkapı Palace was built in 1478 by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in Istanbul -
Period: 1478 to
Topkapı Palace
The palace, where Ottoman sultans lived for 400 years, includes the harem, council hall, sacred relics, and valuable treasures. It consists of four courtyards and many pavilions. -
Today
In 1924, by the decision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Topkapı Palace was opened to the public as the first museum of Turkey. Topkapı Palace is a historical site that attracts both local and foreign tourists.