Topkapi Palace served as the home of the Ottoman Sultans from 1478 to 1856 and is one of Istanbul's most popular attractions. It officially became a museum in 1924, shortly after the end of the ...

A Chinese porcelain bowl is displayed at the Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 23, 2024. The Topkapi Palace was the palace of the Ottoman Empire from the 15th to the 19th century.

Trendyol Sanat has recently introduced 'Cats of Topkapı,' a new series by Sarp Kerem Yavuz, one of the young representatives ...

At the Istanbul Archaeological Museums, which opened near the Topkapi Palace Museum in 1869, you'll find more than a million antiquities displayed throughout three buildings: the Archaeological ...

Whether you’re a professional or an amateur, Istanbul provides endless opportunities to capture unique and stunning images. In this article, we’ll explore some of the best photography spots in ...

The 31st Sultan built Dolmabahçe as he wanted a more modern palace than the one at Topkapi. In today’s currency, the price tag would be 1.5 billion dollars or one-quarter of the tax revenues collected ...

For centuries, hammams were central to Ottoman society, and while they fell out of use in Turkey with the advent of running ...

Vast in its sprawl and fascinating in its history, Istanbul has found a hotel worthy of its stature in the new Peninsula ...

A city sitting between Europe and Asia has been deemed the continent's most cost-effective and well worth a visit this autumn ...

Culture and history define Istanbul. Sultanahmet is home to some of the best attractions like Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern and Blue Mosque. However, every neighbourhood has cultural ...