Archives: Locations

  • A view of the conical-roofed octagonal towers of the Gate of Salutation under a clear Istanbul sky.

    17 October 2025
    Bâb-üs Selâm: Gate of Salutation The Gate of Salutation, or Bâb-üs Selâm, serves as the true entrance to the inner…
  • Twin Pavilions windows.

    25 August 2025
    Twin Pavilion: Where Future Sultans Lived Tucked away within the secluded Third Courtyard, the Twin Pavilion, also known as the…
  • Chamber of the Holy Relics calligraphy writing on the wall.

    25 August 2025
    The Chamber of the Holy Relics Deep within the Third Courtyard lies a space of unparalleled sanctity: the Chamber of…
  • Horizontal View of the Apartments of the Favorites in Imperial Harem at Topkapi Palace.

    25 August 2025
    Where the Favorites of Harem Lived Deep within the labyrinthine corridors of the Imperial Harem lies the Apartments of the…
  • The elegant Sofa Pavilion, a graceful garden retreat in the Fourth Courtyard of Topkapi Palace, overlooking the Marble Terrace.

    25 August 2025
    Sofa Pavilion of Topkapi Palace Gracefully positioned in the Fourth Courtyard, the Sofa Pavilion (Sofa Köşkü) is an architectural expression…
  • The stunning Iftar Pavilion at Topkapi Palace, its gilded canopy catching the light above the Golden Horn.

    25 August 2025
    The Iftar Pavilion of Topkapi Palace Perched on the edge of the Marble Terrace with a commanding view of the…
  • The magnificent Library of Ahmed III, a beacon of knowledge and high culture in the Third Courtyard of Topkapi Palace.

    25 August 2025
    Library of Ahmed III Standing with profound elegance in the center of the Third Courtyard, the Library of Ahmed III…
  • The breathtaking exterior facade of the Circumcision Room, completely adorned with brilliant blue and white Iznik tiles.

    25 August 2025
    Circumcision Room of Topkapı Palace The Circumcision Room, or Sünnet Odası, is a small, jewel-box chamber that played a profoundly…
  • The magnificent Audience Chamber at Topkapi Palace, the official throne room and center of imperial statecraft.

    25 August 2025
    Audience Chamber Positioned directly behind the Gate of Felicity, the Audience Chamber (Arz Odası) is the undisputed center of imperial…
  • The serene Courtyard of the Favorites at Topkapi Palace, a private garden for the Harem's most privileged women.

    25 August 2025
    Courtyard of the Favorites Deep in the heart of the Harem, the Courtyard of the Favorites (Gözdeler Taşlığı) is a…