Topkapi Palace

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Palace of Topkapi was built on one of the seven hills of Istanbul.  Built in 1462, it was the official seat of the Ottoman sultans until 1855.  It houses the jewels and other riches of the sultans.

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Aerial view of Topkapi Palace Main palace gate we walked through Main palace gate we walked through A postcard picture since we were not allowed to see the original items A postcard picture since we were not allowed to see the original items A postcard picture since we were not allowed to see the original items Beautiful tiled room Another tiled room Outside gate to the throne room Another tiled room Royal entrance Another royal building A silver ship in the museum building A wall painting Another wall painting Another building in the palace area Wall engraving surrounded by tiles John by an old tree on the palace grounds lightbox gallery cmsby VisualLightBox.com v6.1