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Portrait of Sultan Abdul Mecid I, who in 1856 moved the court from Toptaki to Dolmabahçe Palace
Map of Constantinople in 1882
Blue and white Chinese plate in the Topkapi collection. Ch'i-lin motif. 14th century.
Painting showing a prince being offered wine by his consort, with attendant concubines and dancers in the imperial harem.
Façade of Dolmabahçe Palace, first European-style palace in Istanbul, and which replaced the Topkapı as the main sultan residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 until 1922.
First courtyard in Topkapı, the only area that was open to the public. Sultans walked through it on their way to Friday prayers and other ceremonies. It was also used as waiting area for important political events such as the reception of foreign…
Current view of the Harem building that can be visited as part of the Topkapı museum
Ottoman concert held at the Topkapi Palace Museum in 2015
General view of the Topkapi Palace from air
Painting showing foreign ambassador and his retinue going to Audience Chamber.