Also known as the Seraglio, the Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, used to be the home and governmental headquarters of the Ottoman sultans during the 15th century. It is said that the Palace took almost six long years to build and its construction began in 1459 on the orders of Mehmed the Conqueror. In 1924, after the end of the Ottaman Empire, the ruling government decided to convert the palace into a museum – and soon enough Topkapi Palace turned into a major tourist attraction. Topkapi has a treasure trove of stories that people simply love to hear again and again. Tales of the sultans’ shenanigans have amused everyone who has visited this resplendent palace.
Topkapi Palace, enchanting and immensely noble was home to the Royalty of the Ottoman Empire, nearly 400 years ago. This palace serves as a reminder of the influence the religion of Islam had on the construction of buildings in the Ottoman empire, with many rooms and halls, this palace has now become a spectacular sight for the tourists. This royal palace is divided into various sections and chambers, each containing a different courtyard, a library, Imperial gates, Royal Kitchens, miniatures and portraits of the emperors, the audience room. With a vast area, this place glitters with glamour and screams to be adored.
From Tophane it takes 5 minutes by Tram to reach Gulhane and costs Rp9863 Tram is available, every 10 minutes
From Gulhane walk for 11 minutes, Approximately a distance of 926 meters to reach Topkapı Palace.
A taxi from Kabataş to Topkapı Palace will take 7 minutes and one-way costs varies from Rp31000 to Rp37000. The distance between Kabatas to Topkapi palace is 4.2 km.
Walking from Kabataş to Topkapı Palace will take 45 minutes and the distance to be covered is 3.8 km
Sirkeci Train Station. (400 m), 5 mins.
Taxi from Istanbul to Topkapı Palace: One-Way from: 17 TL - 21 TL
Winter Season:
October 30th - April 15th (Museum, Harem and Hagia Irene) Except Tuesdays
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Summer Season:
April 15th - October 30th
Sunday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Thursday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Waiting Time
No
Entrance Fee
Museum Entry Ticket costs 72 Turkish Liras
The entrance ticket to the Topkapı Palace Museum is 72 Turkish Liras except the Harem Department.
Group discount is not applicable for museum ticket sales.
Harem and Zülüflü Baltacılar Ward Entrance Ticket: 42 Turkish Liras
The Harem and Zülüflü Baltacılar Ward entrance ticket is 42 Turkish Liras apart from the museum entrance ticket in order to visit the Harem and Zülüflü Baltacılar Ward Departments.
The Museum Card is not valid in the Harem Departmentand group discount is not applied for harem ticket sales.
Hagia Irene Entry Ticket: 36 Turkish Liras
Museum Card is not valid for Hagia Irene
There is no group discount in Hagia Irene
The ticket purchased for Hagia Irene visit is not valid for entrance to Topkapi Palace Museum and Harem department.
Ticket Matik
You can also get your tickets from the ticket mats located in front of the museum ticket offices and opposite Hürrem Sultan Hamamı, Sultanahmet Square.
Free Entry / Identification Required
18 years of age and a citizen of the Republic of Turkey under the youth groups of students and teachers who accompanied the children in this age group
65 years and older citizens of the Republic of Turkey
Veterans and their accompanying mother, father, spouse and children and relatives of martyrs
A citizen of the Republic of Turkey and a disabled person (with a visible obstacle and / or document)
ICOM, ICOMOS and UNESCO card holders
Domestic and foreign press identity card holders
Travel agency owner or responsible managers
Foreign children aged 8 years and under
Within the framework of the Lifelong Learning Program, the groups within the scope of the Comenius School Partnerships and the Erasmus Student Exchange Program and the teachers accompanying these groups (free entry will be provided free of charge)
• The province and the district where the museum and the ruins are connected; Local Administration Supervisors (Governor in Provinces, Deputy Governor in charge of Culture and Tourism, District Governor), Mayor of Metropolitan, Provincial, District and Town, and their accompanying persons up to 10 people.
• Children under the age of 6 accompanied by ticketed companion can enter the Topkapı Palace Museum Harem, Zülüflü Baltacılar and Hagia Irene free of charge.
Time you can spend
2 to 3 hours
Weather
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