Learn the History at Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace is another great place to visit in Istanbul. The palace was the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans back in the 15th and 16th Centuries. Nowadays, the place is used as a museum as a way to preserve the history of the Ottoman Empire and its people as well as travelers to learn more about their traditions and what it was like back then.

Within the Topkapi Palace Museum, you will find all sorts of beautiful historical architecture spread out in several courtyards and many artifact collections as well as exhibition halls dedicated to preserving the history and the culture of the Ottoman Empire. This place is massive with 4 huge courtyards full of attractions and museums for you to visit. Topkapi Palace is definitely a half-day activity and it can take you more than 3 hours to see it all so you should spare some time for your visit.