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| Peter Kwok | profile | all galleries >> Greece and Turkey 2015 >> Turkey >> Istanbul >> Topkapi Palace | tree view | thumbnails | slideshow | map |
| Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for ~400 years. At its peak, as many as 4000 people worked or lived here. However, sultans since the 18th century preferred to stay in palaces built along the Bosporus. In 1856, the court of the sultan was permanently relocated to the European style Dolmabahçe Palace, as part of a futile move towards modernization by emulating Western living styles. Since Turkey became a republic in 1923, it has been a museum. |
| The palace complex is divided into four main courtyards. Besides exhibits in historical chambers, it commands a 270° view of the Bosporus Strait and the Sea of Marmara. |
 Imperial Gate |
 Salutation Gate |
 Imperial Council Hall |
 Rose Garden |
 Topkapi Palace Third Courtyard |
 Topkapi Palace Fourth Courtyard |
 Palace with a View |
 Revan Kiosk |
 Imperial Council Hall |
 Imperial Council Hall |
 Imperial Council Chamber |
 Baghdad Kiosk |
 Tower of Justice |
 Golden Canopy |
 Baghdad Kiosk |
 Marble Arches |
 Palace Guard |
 Weapon Collection |
 Chamber of Petition |
 Fountain of Ahmed III |
 Hagia Irene |
 Gate of Felicity |
 Chamber of Petition Entrance |
 Privy Chamber |
 Modern Istanbul |
 Bridges over Golden Horn |
 Asian Shore |
 Süleymaniye Mosque from Topkapi Palace |
 Dormitory of the Treasury |
 Sofa & Baghdad Kiosks |
 Mecidiye Kiosk |
 Topkapi Palace from Bosporus |
 Palace Guard |
 Topkapi Palace Third Courtyard |
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| joseantonio | 23-May-2016 18:47 | |