Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.

Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) is a former Christian patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey. From the date of its construction in 537 until 1453, it served as an Eastern Orthodox cathedral and seat of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, except between 1204 and 1261, when it was converted to a Roman Catholic cathedral under the Latin Empire. The building was a mosque from 29 May 1453 until 1931. It was then secularized and opened as a museum on 1 February 1935.
Sultan Ahmet Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii)
Sultan Ahmet Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii) is a historic mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built from 1609 to 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Kulliye contains a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is still popularly used as a mosque.
III. Ahmet Fountain (III. Ahmet Çeşmesi)
The Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III (III. Ahmet Çeşmesi) is a fountain in a Turkish rococo structure located in the great square in front of the Imperial Gate of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built under Ottoman sultan Ahmed III in 1728, in the style of the Tulip period. It was a social centre and gathering place during the Ottoman period of Constantinople. The fountain kiosk of Ahmed III is located in the place of a Byzantine fountain known as Perayton. The architectural features of the exterior reflect a synthesis of traditional Ottoman and contemporary western styles.The fountain was depicted on the reverse of the Turkish 10 lira banknotes.
III. Ahmet Fountain (III. Ahmet Çeşmesi)
The Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III (III. Ahmet Çeşmesi) is a fountain in a Turkish rococo structure located in the great square in front of the Imperial Gate of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built under Ottoman sultan Ahmed III in 1728, in the style of the Tulip period. It was a social centre and gathering place during the Ottoman period of Constantinople. The fountain kiosk of Ahmed III is located in the place of a Byzantine fountain known as Perayton. The architectural features of the exterior reflect a synthesis of traditional Ottoman and contemporary western styles.The fountain was depicted on the reverse of the Turkish 10 lira banknotes.
The first (outer) courtyard called the Birun
The first (outer) courtyard called the Birun. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Hagia Irene (Aya İrini)
The church was not converted into a mosque after the conquest of Istanbul. Few changes were made to the interior and exterior and it was used as the Cebehane (weapons depot). Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Hagia Irene (Aya İrini)
The church was not converted into a mosque after the conquest of Istanbul. Few changes were made to the interior and exterior and it was used as the Cebehane (weapons depot). Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Babusselam - Gate of Salutation (Middle Gate)
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
The first (outer) courtyard called the Birun
The first (outer) courtyard called the Birun. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
The first (outer) courtyard called the Birun
The first (outer) courtyard called the Birun. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
The first (outer) courtyard called the Birun
The first (outer) courtyard called the Birun. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
The first (outer) courtyard called the Birun
The first (outer) courtyard called the Birun. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.
Imperial Harem
Imperial Harem. Topkapi Palace the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign. The palace complex is situated in the heart of Istanbul,Turkey.