Topkapı Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting imperial treasury, sacred Islamic relics, kitchen, Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc. Your guide will give you free time to go around the palace*. Rüstem Paşa Mosque, designed by the court architect Sinan for the Grand Vizier of Süleyman the Magnificent. A typical sample of Islamic architecture amidst the rows of shops near the Spice Bazaar, famed with its exquisite and colorful tiles set in floral and geometric designs

Ottoman Relics. Discover Topkapı Palace and Rustempasa Mosque with our daily Ottoman Relics , Half Day Afternoon Istanbul Old City Tour.

Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1478,The Topkapı Palace covers an area of 80.000 square meters.The Palace was the centre of administration for the
Ottoman Empire for 380 years,and was the seat of sultans.The Palace was transformed into a museum in 1924,and contains many treasures.There is much to see,such as the Enderun (palace of school),petition chamber,Fatih Kiosk,sultans bedchambers,the chamber of the sacred relics,the Sofa Mosque,collections of miniatures and calligraphy and the palace wardrobe,The Harem and much ,much more.

Opening Hours: 09:00 AM - 5 PM every day except Tuesdays.Entry to the Harem,also open 09:00 AM - 5 PM ,requires a separate ticket.