Topkapi Palace -Istanbul, Turkey
605 reviews
December 19, 2024
Like it. Only long queues at the entrance.
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November 18, 2024
Very beautiful, but expensive
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August 28, 2022
We visited the palace in the morning, at about 9:30. The queue was not very big, we stood in it for 15 minutes. It is a pity that the audio guide needs to be taken elsewhere, there was a queue for 40 minutes, we did not stand, we went straight to the palace territory. I get 1 star for this."
I don't know why people write negative reviews about this place, maybe they are in a bad mood."
Every time you visit historical sites, I recommend that you familiarize yourself with the history of the place in advance so that you can navigate more inside and not get lost.
The palace itself impressed, we had a nice time, it was interesting to visit the rooms of the palace and the harem.
I also want to note that when visiting all the attractions in the morning, there are few people compared to the afternoon or evening. Consider this. Buses with tourists arrive in large numbers during the day.
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July 31, 2023
It looks like the Hermitage, but it is unreasonably expensive and there are no declared museum jewels (a couple of diamonds), and the rest is not earlier than the 19th century.
The territory is very large, but there is absolutely illiterate logistics, piles of people and crowds pushing into the narrow fences of the premises.
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January 14
There is little information about where tickets are sold. They queued in the wrong place
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April 27, 2023
From 500 to 650 liras for foreigners, for locals 110/140 liras... The difference is significant, it's a bit expensive for a museum. It is not written anywhere that you need to leave a document for an audio guide, we have not seen it. There are a lot of people, but closer to closing, you can even take a picture without the crowd.
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November 23, 2024
You need to see him at least once. Words cannot convey the power of the palace
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October 31, 2024
If I could walk here for three days, I would)))
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June 19, 2024
A wonderful place, 4 hours of walking flew by unnoticed
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July 15, 2023
There are very few such museums in the world. To get acquainted with how the lords of the Middle Ages lived, to see in person the places where they hosted guests and ancient relics is just wonderful. I definitely advise you to visit. You won't regret it!!!
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May 7, 2023
The palace complex of the sultans is located on a huge territory on the mountain. It offers breathtaking views of the historical center of Istanbul, the Galata Bridge and the Bosphorus. In addition to the buildings themselves, there are also numerous collections of sultans, from weapons to family jewels. It makes sense to visit this complex with a guide.
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August 21, 2023
Overall, the palace is impressive. But, without a guide, it is difficult to understand something. Audio guide (which is given free of charge as a deposit of 100 euros or a document) it will tell you something, but the purpose of most of the rooms will remain a mystery.
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September 16, 2023
It is necessary to start the inspection early, even in winter, the queue at the ticket office, it is better to immediately go left to the harem, we went first to the right to the kitchens and eventually barely managed to get to the harem half an hour before closing, but we went there alone with the museum guards. A ticket to the harem is purchased additionally, the palace is amazing.
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September 5, 2023
It's a cool complex, it was interesting and comfortable for me and my family to be in it! Thanks!!!
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October 15, 2024
An incomparable place with a rich history!
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February 20, 2023
A very interesting palace complex. Order and cleanliness are maintained. You see how people lived in the Middle Ages. The conditions are very far from comfortable. Except for the Sultan's chambers. And the entrance ticket is not cheap 650 t.lire
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October 29, 2024
For the entrance fee, you must give free coffee with fruits at the exit.
In general, it's interesting, but more than half of it is closed for viewing.
Just for once.
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July 2, 2024
It is wrong to be in Istanbul and not visit the Sultan's palace. The price tag is 1500 liras. It's expensive, but it's worth it. The audio guide is included in the price - you can use your phone, or you can take an additional one for free, secured by a document.
I recommend you to visit.
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July 20, 2023
It is worth going only to the harem, but the ticket is included only in the total price. It's a little expensive. It is better to visit in the first hour after opening or a couple of hours before closing. The rest of the time there are a lot of people. Tuesday is a day off.
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February 9, 2023
I have read many reviews. I absolutely agree! The very high ticket price is 500 lire without a harem. There's just nothing to watch. I'm from St. Petersburg myself. We do not have such prices for foreign tourists in any museum. And our museums are no match for this one.There is simply no palace as such. Separate empty buildings. Without a special interior. There is an order of magnitude more information on the Internet!
Read it, go to the entrance and you will understand everything!
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March 5, 2023
Of course, if there is a financial opportunity to visit, it is necessary, and it is desirable to take a full tour, calculate the time, if you walk and watch, and not run, then four to six hours. We took an audio guide and were very happy, it's just not interesting to walk, souvenirs like everywhere else , snack bar , toilets, everything is fine. The expositions are interesting
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April 27, 2024
It is worth visiting this palace at least once in your life, get into the emotions of that time and try to travel back in time. One of the best sights of Istanbul.
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November 7, 2024
Beautiful place. Small queues.
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December 14, 2024
Make sure you go. The entrance and inside are very crowded
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April 7, 2024
Not worth the money (1,500 lire)
We didn't understand other people's enthusiasm for this palace. At least he did not make an impression on the palace.
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July 6, 2023
On 05.07.23, the ticket price for foreigners is 950 lire with a harem, 750 lire without a harem. It's expensive, but we went with pleasure, there is something to see) Before that, it was winter and some of the pavilions were closed. In summer, there are many times more people, but also more open and exposed than in winter. Come to the opening (9:00) and calmly look at everything in 3-4 hours.
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January 20
When it was said to turn left, there was no road on the left
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October 21, 2024
A unique seal that our ancestor struck in Istanbul.
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December 20, 2022
A beautiful library.
At the end of the palace on the left side there is a beautiful view of Istanbul - I recommend it for photo portraits.
They didn't stand in line for antique relics after a couple of Dutch people said it wasn't worth it.
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April 29, 2024
A large palace, beautiful, it will take at least 4 hours to see everything.
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December 1, 2024
Very expensive entrance tickets and a lot of people
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October 2, 2024
The palace is thoroughly cared for , but the entrance price of $ 58 is very expensive for a museum
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August 2, 2024
A historical place. The prices are too high
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September 12, 2023
A very cool historical palace. You definitely need to take an audio guide, otherwise you won't understand half of it.
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October 25, 2024
History.... very interesting
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May 1, 2023
Everything is very atmospheric, large-scale, colorful. It is better to go with a guided tour, the audio guide gives very little information
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December 23, 2023
It's a great place, it's a pity that you came late. If you want to do everything in time and have a quiet look, then come earlier
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May 3, 2023
I was with a tour group, there were no queues because the pass card was issued on the bus. The palace is very beautiful and gives the impression that the sultan or his loved ones are about to appear around the bend
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May 14, 2024
It is very beautiful and unusual for a Russian person
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October 2, 2024
Very interesting. It's like touching the past.
Unfortunately, the guides were not found, it would be more interesting to work with them, an audio guide was provided
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October 29, 2024
Topkapi Palace in the very heart!
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October 1, 2024
It is very beautiful, but the sultans and those with them lived very splendidly. Without Atatürk, there would be nothing left for us
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January 11
Giving 12 thousand rubles for two is very expensive.
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October 11, 2024
An extraordinary place that everyone should definitely see, where you will live and feel the history vividly
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December 28, 2024
It is a work that everyone should visit. Its simplicity and minimalist style is the aspect that impresses the most.
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March 29, 2024
An excellent palace museum with a wonderful exposition
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June 23, 2024
A very rich and interesting exposition.
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August 1, 2024
A palace where you will fall under the spell of the Ottoman Empire. He has a quality that one day will not be enough.
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August 13, 2023
An interesting historical place, worth visiting. Unfortunately, they did not sell a ticket including a harem with a strange motivation, like they ran out, so 4 points.
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October 17, 2024
We entered only the first gate. Space prices
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