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Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayi)
Best time to visit
Arrive at opening on weekday mornings to avoid cruise-ship surges and long lines; late afternoon offers softer light for courtyard photos.
Budget tips
Main palace entry requires a paid ticket and the Harem needs a separate, smaller ticket; expect local prices to change with exchange rates. Museum Pass Istanbul covers Topkapi and can save money if visiting several museums, buy tickets online to skip the longest queues.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, Culture seekers
Plan your visit
2-4 hours
About
Hurtige fakta: Gå gennem de udsmykkede gårdhaver, og du oplever mosaikker, glaserede fliser og intime pavilloner, der antyder et hofsliv fyldt med intriger og luksus. Samlingen rummer over 86.000 genstande, inklusive spektakulære juveler og religiøse relikvier, som tiltrækker besøgende fra hele verden.
Højdepunkter: Gå stille forbi glassets reflekterede lys og læg mærke til en 86-karat sten, Kaşıkçı Elması, som ligger under en lav glaskuppel og blinker som en fanget sol når lyset rammer facetterne. Bag de malede trædøre i haremet boede engang omkring 300 kvinder og eunukker i tætte kamre duftende af silke og krydderier, og du kan næsten fornemme kanel og rosmarin når du kigger ind.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, the site has many uneven steps and long walking routes.
- Buy the separate Harem ticket in advance or head there immediately after opening, because Harem admission is limited and queues form quickly.
- Photography is allowed in most courtyards, avoid flash near tiles and jewelry, the palace terrace offers the best Bosphorus shots.
- If short on time, prioritize the Harem, Treasury, and Third Courtyard roof terrace, skip repetitive state rooms.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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