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When the construction for Topkapı Palace
started is still unknown. According to some resources, the foundation
dates back to 1460.
Topkapı Palace was not constructed based on a definite plan, was
expanded in time and underwent several changes. This change was due to
necessity of adding of new buildings or the reconstruction in place of
the original buildings destroyed by fire or other causes.
Apart from the mansions for residence of sultans and harem section,
Topkapı Palace also features many structures such as wards for palace
guards, a very spacious kitchen for use of palace residents, dormitories
for palace servants, Kubbealtı where Divan meetings were held, Hırka-i
Saadet section where belongings of Hz. Mohammed and the Caliphs are kept,
Gülhane Hospital, Sultan Ahmed the 3rd Library, Palace School, Treasury
Office, a stable for the horses of sultan, and St. İrini Church which
was used as a weapon storage for some time.
Topkapı Palace was abandoned in the middle of 19th century and lost its
significanc as the state center. Indeed, part of a railroad was built on
the outdoor garden of Topkapı Palace which was is a desolate state in
the following years. Most recently in 1924 Topkapı Palace was turned
into a museum and opened for exhibition.
Address: Saray içi, Sultanahmet – Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 512 04 08
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