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Topkapı Palace
Palace museum in Istanbul, Turkey
About Topkapı Palace
The Topkapı Palace or the Seraglio, is a large museum and library in the east of the Fatih district of Istanbul in Turkey. From the 1460s to the completion of Dolmabahçe Palace in 1853, it served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, and was the main residence of its sultans. Construction, ordered by the Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, began in 1459, six years after the conquest of Constantinople. Topkapı was originally called the "New Palace" (Yeni Saray or Saray-ı Cedîd-i Âmire) to distinguish it from the Old Palace (Eski Saray or Sarây-ı Atîk-i Âmire) in Beyazıt Square.
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Best time to visit
Best time to go: June, August – September
Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.
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Questions about Topkapı Palace
Where is Topkapı Palace?
Topkapı Palace is in Türkiye. The nearest city is Istanbul, about 3 km away.
When is the best time to visit Topkapı Palace?
The most comfortable months to visit Topkapı Palace are June, August – September: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.
Is there a ready-made trip plan near Topkapı Palace?
Yes. The 2-day Bursa plan is about 93 km away. You can open it and change it as you like.
How can I plan a trip to Topkapı Palace?
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