Enjoying Topkapi surroundings

when you visit Turkey it’s important to go to one of the greatest sites in Istanbul. The Topkapi palace where the sultans ruled for hundreds of years is a real treasure. One thing you won’t see, however, is the diamond portrayed in the movie “Topkapi”. While you are there remember to spend time Enjoying Topkapi surroundings. It’s a very beautiful and relaxing place to spend three or four hours and maybe more if you’re interested in studying every aspect of the palace.

Palace entrance
Entrance to the palace
Main gate Enjoying Topkapi surroundings
The main gate
Enjoying Topkapi surroundings
The palace and its surroundings
Chimneys
These chimneys you will recognize from the movie
Enjoying Topkapi surroundings
Enjoying Topkapi surroundings
Courtyard
The center courtyard
Garden
Enjoying Topkapi surroundings
Enjoying Topkapi surroundings
Hey beautiful pool in the back
Tne view
The view from the garden across the strait
The view
You could see one of the main Bridges
Artistic Arabic
I am fascinated by how artistically Arabic can be written
Foot bath
One of the places to wash your feet
Pieces of an ancient palace
The archaeologist are still trying to locate places for pieces they have found

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