The primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years of their 624-year reign.

This massive gate, originally dating from 1478, is now covered in 19th-century marble.

The Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III III.

A former Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace.

A former Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace.

This crenelated gate has two large octagonal pointed towers.

Constructed in 1727.

Directly behind the Gate of Salutation, on the northeast side, the imperial carriages are temporarily exhibited in the former outer stables and harness rooms.

The elongated palace kitchens are a prominent feature of the palace.

Chinese and Far Eastern porcelain was highly valued and was transported by camel caravans over the Silk Road or by sea.

The Tower of Justice is located between the Imperial Council and the Harem.

The Gate of Felicity is the entrance into the Inner Court, also known as the Third Courtyard, marking the border to the Outer Court or Birûn.

The building where the arms and armour are exhibited was originally one of the palace treasuries.

The Imperial Council building is the chamber in which the ministers of state, council ministers, the Imperial Council, consisting of the Grand Vizier, viziers, and other leading officials of the Ottoman state, held meetings.

The Neo-classical Enderûn Library also known as “Library of Sultan Ahmed III.

The Conqueror’s Pavilion, also called the Conqueror’s Kiosk and the arcade of the pavilion in front, is one of the pavilions built under Sultan Mehmed II and one of the oldest buildings inside the palace.

The Imperial Treasury is a vast collection of works of art, jewelry, heirlooms of sentimental value and money belonging to the Ottoman dynasty.

The Audience Chamber, also known as Audience Hall or Chamber of Petitions is right behind the Gate of Felicity to hide the view towards the Third Courtyard.

The Islamic Sacred Relics, also known as the Holy Relics, known collectively as the Sacred Trust, consist of religious pieces sent to the Ottoman Sultans between the 16th century to the late 19th century.

In 1640 Sultan Ibrahim I added the Circumcision Room, a summer kiosk dedicated to the circumcision of young princes, which is a religious tradition in Islam for cleanliness and purity.

The Revan Kiosk served as a religious retreat of 40 days.

The gilded İftar Pavilion, also known as İftar Kiosk or İftar bower offers a view on the Golden Horn and is a magnet for tourists today for photo opportunities.

The rectilinear Terrace Kiosk also erroneously known as Kiosk of Kara Mustafa Pasha, was a belvedere built in the second half of the 16th century.

The Grand Kiosk, also known as the Mecidiye Kiosk, Grand Pavilion or Kiosk of Abdül Mecid I built in 1840, was the last significant addition to the palace, along with the neighbouring Wardrobe Chamber.

The Terrace Mosque, also called Sofa Mosque was constructed under Mahmud II in the Empire style for the use of the corps called Sofa Ocaği in the 19th century.

The square Tower of the Head Tutor also known as the Chamber of the Chief Physician and court drugstore, dates from the 15th century, and is the oldest building in the Fourth Courtyard.

The Hall of the Ablution Fountain, also known as “Sofa with Fountain,” was renovated after the Harem fire of 1666.

Another door leads to the Courtyard of the Eunuchs, with their apartments on the left side.

The Courtyard of the Sultan’s Consorts and the Concubines was constructed at the same time as the courtyard of the eunuchs in the middle of the 16th century.

The Apartments of the Queen Mother together with the apartments of the sultan, form the largest and most important section in the harem.

The next rooms are the Baths of the Sultan and the Queen Mother.

The Imperial Hall , also known as the Imperial Sofa, Throne Room Within or Hall of Diversions, is a domed hall in the Harem, believed to have been built in the late 16th century.

The Privy Chamber of Murat III III.

Next to it is the small but very colourful Privy Chamber of Ahmed III III.

The Twin Kiosk / Apartments of the Crown Prince consists of two privy chambers built in the 17th century, at different times.

The Courtyard of the Favourites forms the last section of the Harem and overlooks a large pool and the Boxwood Garden.

The Golden Road is a narrow passage that forms the axis of the Harem, dating from the 15th century.

The entrance gate from the Second Courtyard is the Gate of Carts which leads into the Domed Cupboard Room.

The oldest and one of the most expansive public parks in Istanbul.

Opened in 2008.

Lion.

A Roman victory column dating to the third or fourth century A.D. and the oldest extant Roman monument in the city.