Archives: Locations

  • 25 August 2025
    More than a mere gate, the Bâbüssaâde is the sacred threshold to the Sultan's private world, separating the Second Courtyard—the…
  • 25 August 2025
    Also known as the Middle Gate, Bab üs-Selam(Gate of Salution) is the monumental threshold leading into the Second Courtyard, the…
  • 25 August 2025
    Standing in the First Courtyard of Topkapı Palace, Hagia Irene holds a unique distinction: it is one of the few…
  • 25 August 2025
    Considered the oldest and grandest surviving structure in the Imperial Harem, this chamber was commissioned by Sultan Murad III and…
  • 25 August 2025
    Named after the Harem Eunuchs—the powerful guardians of the Harem—this courtyard was the primary administrative and educational hub for these…
  • 25 August 2025
    This long, narrow courtyard serves as a vital artery deep within the Harem, connecting the worlds of the Black Eunuchs,…
  • 25 August 2025
    Known as the grandest and most magnificent chamber in the Imperial Harem, the Imperial Hall served as the official reception…
  • 24 August 2025
    In 1925, this old and dilapidated building, known as the Ağalar Mosque, was restored. Following its renovation, all of the…
  • Topkapi Palace Architecture has The iconic Tower of Justice (Adalet Kulesi), a symbol of Ottoman imperial architecture, rising majestically above the golden autumn trees at sunset.

    23 August 2025
    The Tower of Justice is a prominent structure located within the Topkapı Palace grounds. Standing next to a latticed window…
  • 22 August 2025
    One of the most magnificent works of the Tulip Era, this fountain is located in front of the Imperial Gate…