A Palace fit for a Sultan.

• 5 out of 5 stars by garymarsh6 from Gravesend, United Kingdom
• July 7, 2011

Quote: The Topkapi Palace.The Topkapi palace was the home to the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire for over four hundred years from the 15th century to the middle of the 19th century. Construction of the original palace was started in 1459 and the sultan took... Read the full Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) review

From journal A Turkish delight. 1

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Topkapi Palace

• 4 out of 5 stars by Love2Travel2011 from Manchester, England, United Kingdom
• December 7, 2010

Quote: IntroductionYou're in Istanbul and then you have to see some famous places. On our list was the Topkapi Palace. I have seen a long ago the exciting movie Topkapi and I wanted to see this museum. I remember from the movie it’s a thrilling chase of... Read the full Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) review

From journal Going to Istanbul!

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No Concubines... But Great Nonetheless

• 5 out of 5 stars by TianjinPaul from Rotherham, United Kingdom
• July 7, 2010

Quote: I want to begin this review by registering my disappointment at the lack of authentic concubines, or even any ladies dressed in reproduction costumes, in Topkapi Palace's Imperial Harem. However, even taking this glaring omission into account, the... Read the full Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) review

From journal Istanbul Sights

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The Harem Hierarchy in Topkapi Palace

• 5 out of 5 stars by almighty from Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands
• May 8, 2010

Quote: The bottom rung of the harem ladder was occupied by the cariye, or odalisque, a concubine of the lowest rank. These women were taken from their families as girls of 12 or 13, variously captured in war, kidnapped, or even bought as slaves. They came... Read the full Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) review

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Do you Want to See John The Baptist's Arm?

• 5 out of 5 stars by catsholiday from ashbourne, United Kingdom
• March 23, 2010

Quote: TOPKAPI PALACE:We planned to get to the Palace as it opened in order to avoid the crowds so we headed on turning left out of our hotel towards Gulhane Parki and then on up the drive towards the Palace entrance. The tickets were 20Turkish Lira for... Read the full Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) review

From journal A short week in Istanbul

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Absolute Luxury: The Topkapi Palace

• 5 out of 5 stars by Liam Hetherington from Manchester, United Kingdom
• October 27, 2009

Quote: The Topkapi Sarayi occupies the most easterly point of Sultanahmet. To the south is the Sea of Marmara, to the east the Bosphorus, to the north the Golden Horn. This creates some quite heavenly fresh breezes around this pleasant wooded area, and it... Read the full Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) review

From journal Holy of Holies

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Topkapi Palace is Breathtaking

• 5 out of 5 stars by NiceGinna from Evanston, Illinois
• March 12, 2009

Quote: Topkapi Palace, the home of the sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, is a large compound; its most impressive area is the harem where the women and children lived, including the concubines. Here one finds intricate tile work, dazzling... Read the full Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) review

From journal A Cruise to Turkey, Croatia, and Greece and the Islands

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Topkapi Palace

• 4 out of 5 stars by barbara from Atlanta, Georgia
• August 27, 2007

Quote: Topkapi Palace was the home to sultans for hundreds of years. It is an expansive structure that is a must-see for any visitor to Istanbul. Yet...I was also disappointed by it. But let me get to that later. You approach the palace via the first... Read the full Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) review

From journal Turkey with Teenager

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Topkapi Palace

• 4 out of 5 stars by ruby43 from North Charleston, South Carolina
• June 29, 2007

Quote: This is a beautiful palace that was the home of one of the Sultan's and his entire family and those who worked for him. It is huge. The grounds are being beautified and restored continuously. There are some areas inside that contain relics of the... Read the full Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) review

From journal 25th Anniversary

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Topkapi Palace - Treasury

• 5 out of 5 stars by mightywease from Carshalton, United Kingdom
• November 8, 2006

Quote: The Treasury at Topkapi Palace is a riot of gold, gems, glitter and, to be honest, wondrous excess. Contained within it are precious items made for the Sultan and court, either to be used by them, or given as gifts to other rulers and dignitaries.... Read the full Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) review

From journal Istanbul - Minarets and Magic

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