A spacious "golden age" palace, magnificent mosaics in tiles and glass, dishes, jewelry, weapons, gifts to the Sultan; an outdoor swimming pool, a large park. Yes, and the long-tailed parrots sang on January 15th!
A historical place, a large palace territory, there is something to see, everything is organized, it is clear everywhere what is where. It is definitely worth visiting this place.
In January 2025, a comprehensive ticket (the territory of the palace, the harem and the Church of St. Irina) it costs 2000 lire. Despite the high cost, be sure to visit Topkapi. Set aside at least 4 hours for the examination, provide a snack, and dress comfortably. You'll have to walk a lot and stand in line. Coffee with a croissant can be purchased inside, it will cost 300-400 lira, but it is not forbidden to take sandwiches and tea in a thermos. An audio guide is provided at the entrance to the territory on the security of a passport or driver's license. It duplicates the information written on the stands in English in Russian. If you know the language, you can do without it.