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Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı)
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
快速信息: 走进宫廷院落，镶金的房间与琳琅宝柜会让人感受到帝王生活的奢华，皇家的厨房曾为数千人同时准备盛宴。沿着花园小径，薄荷与海风的气息让人忘却喧嚣，收藏圣物的密室仍吸引着历史爱好者驻足探看。
亮点: 偷偷告诉你，展柜里有一颗86克拉的Kaşıkçı Elması（勺匠钻石），在阳光下一闪一闪像刀锋，关于它被一位船夫用几把旧勺子换走的传说会让人忍不住低声细问。哈勒姆里大约有300间房和60个浴室，原本用玫瑰水和柠檬汁给数百名侍女洗浴，石阶上常能闻到香料与烤肉混合的热气味，像把历史搓成了一缕温热的香气。
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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