The Turkish Marquee: The Topkapi Palace
Journal: Turan (Vol.14, No. 40)Publication Date: 2019-12-19
Authors : Hilmi Aydın;
Page : 68-70
Keywords : Topkapi Palace; Istanbul Walls; Ottoman Architecture;
Abstract
Topkapi Palace is a palace located in the Fatih district of İstanbul today. İt is located in the old city walls of İstanbul and continues to be accepted as the center of İstanbul. Topkapi Palace, which had been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was built twice in 1478. Over time, the sultans continued to live here by making additional sections. With the construction of the Dolmabahçe Palace, the dynasty moved to the Dolmabahçe Palace from the Topkapi.
Approximately 4 thousand people were living in Topkapi Palace which is based on an area of 80 thousand square meters. Due to this reason, there are many rooms in the palace. The Topkapi Palace is one of the places where many tourists still see or desire to see with its architecture and various sections reflecting Ottoman conception. This palace of the dynasty after the establishment of the Republic of Turkey, gift ring was taken from the palace reflects the Turkish culture dynasty's hand and began to serve as a museum.
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