In Istanbul there is a mixture of different civilizations and the spirit of history it combines modernity as well as the past, its also the first tourist destination in all of Turkey and has a large number of different monuments, mosques, as well as museums, if you are going to visit Istanbul soon, you have to get acquainted with the most important museums in the city in order to visit the museum closest to you that suits your interests
In this article we will introduce to you the most important stops of the Topkapi Palace (Sultan’s Harem)
Topkapi Palace (Sultan’s Harem)
What will you get in the Topkapi Palace tour of the Sultan’s harem?
Our trip begins in the morning around 1 pm when our representative arrives at the hotel and takes you to the gathering place in terms of location to be close to each other, in addition to our guide who will answer all the questions that come to you and may do so without even asking him while explaining each place we visit
Topkapi Palace – Harem Palace of the Sultan Istanbul
Where is the Sultan’s harem palace located?
The Sultan’s Harem Palace is located in Istanbul in the Sultanahmet district, near the Hagia Sophia Museum, about 7 minutes’ walk away. It goes back to the fact that it was the residence of the sultans of the Ottoman Empire, their women and their families for nearly four centuries, from 1465 AD to 1856 AD.
Although the palace was not of a high degree of luxury and extravagance that was known for the palaces in those days, it has become today attracting large numbers of tourists after it was previously used for state occasions, and it contains some sacred Islamic relics, such as the cloak of the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace. God bless him and his sword. UNESCO classified the palace as one of the landmarks belonging to the historical areas of Istanbul, and in 1985 it became a World Heritage Site and was described as one of the best examples of cultural diversity in the Ottoman Empire.
The palace consists of four main courtyards and a number of buildings, including residences, kitchens, mosques, a hospital, and others. At the height of the state, about 4,000 people lived in it. The construction of the Topkapi Palace began in 1459 AD by order of the Ottoman Sultan Muhammad Khan II, the Conqueror of Constantinople. At first, he called it “Yeni Saray” meaning “the new palace” in order to distinguish it from the previous residence, and the palace took its new name “Topkapi” meaning (“The Door”). Al-Ali”) in the nineteenth century, and it was expanded throughout the ages, and renovated after the earthquake of 1509 AD and the fire of 1665 AD.
The palace began to lose its importance gradually after the seventeenth century, and the Ottoman sultans preferred to stay in the new palaces, and in 1856 AD, Sultan Abdul Majid I ordered the construction of Dolmabahce Palace, the first palace built on the European architectural style and moved to it with the survival of some departments in the Topkapi Palace such as Treasury and Library.
After the fall of the Ottoman Empire in 1923, the Turkish government turned the palace into a museum on April 3, 1924, and the management of the palace was transferred to the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism. The palace complex contains hundreds of rooms, and is guarded by ministry officials as well as guards from the Turkish army. The palace contains many examples of Ottoman architecture. It also contains large collections of ceramics, clothing, weapons and armor, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic manuscripts, and Ottoman jewelry.
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After its restoration.. the opening of the Sultan’s Harem section has started
After the completion of about 80% of the restoration work of the imperial sanctuary section of the Topkapi Palace, one of the most famous landmarks of Istanbul inhabited by the sultans of the Ottoman Empire, new parts of the sanctuary of the palace, such as the Sultan’s Escorts Square, the concubines and the Harem Hospital, are preparing to receive visitors for the first time, while the museum administration is working to double the capacity of the palace areas to visit.
The organizational structure of the sanctuary section in the palace or in the Ottoman houses is referred to as the areas designated for the family and women, and foreigners or strangers are not allowed to enter.
And the management of the historic Topkapi Palace, one of Istanbul’s most famous landmarks and the former home of the Ottoman sultans, moved to the custody of the National Palaces Authority in 2019, after the Ministry of Culture and Tourism was responsible for its maintenance and operation.
Regarding the basic construction of the sanctuary section, Ilhan Kocaman, head of the Topkapi Palace, explained: “The sanctuary in Topkapi Palace consists of two parts. The first part is the living place of sultans and princes with their wives and daughters. The second part concerns harem servants who take care of their affairs, in addition to the rooms in which you live. In this section there are also the Turkish baths opposite the courtyard of the maids and the servants’ hospital below.
Rustem Pasha Mosque
It is a mosque located in the Marmara region, the main port of Eminönü in Istanbul, designed by the most famous Ottoman architectural building: Mamarsnan. Rustem Pasha died in July 1561 and the mosque was built after his death from 1561 to 1563.
The architectural building was designed by Sinan Agha, and the mosque is famous for its luxurious Iznik tiles (a beautifully decorated tile that was produced in the Turkish city of “Iznik” during the days of the Ottoman Empire in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries) and its ceramic and marble decorations.
After a day you will never forget, full of fun with and getting to know the Ottoman civilization, art and the life of the sultans in that era of time, we will have known the most important tourist attractions of Istanbul and the first destination for all tourists around the world. Turkish cuisine and entrance tickets to all museums. We hope that you had a great time with us, so that we will deliver you at five in the afternoon to the hotel, which also allows you to go out at night for dinner or shopping, and thus you will have gained more time in the city that never sleeps
Sultan’s Harem tour pricing
Topkapi Palace Harem Sultan tour is a daily tour, activate your memory and fills the face of your family with a smile and joy.
The number of hours you spend on the tour is considered to be few compared to the amount of happiness you get during this day Prices – $ 49.99 Child from the age of 3-7 – $39.99 Including entry tickets and transportation to and from the hotel from 1 pm to 5 pm