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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.

Detail of 1853 Istanbul map showing locations of the "Old Serai", where now stands the University of Istanbul (orange box), and the "New Serai" (New Palace), the Topkapı (green box).

Drawing; Axonometric projection of central complex of Topkapı Palace

1752 Map of Seraglio Palace

Portrait of Mehmed II, The Conqueror, Ottoman sultan who ordered to build the palace in 1466