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Newest Review: ... and is a veritable labyrinth of twisting corridors. The Harem also boasts some of the most impressive chambers and architecture in the Topkapi Palace, and is easily the most interesting part of the palace complex. You enter the Harem through the courtyard of the Black Eunuchs, which lined with some incredibly beautiful blue and white tiling. From here, you pass through the courtyard of the concubines, and then through the chambers of the Valide Sultan (sultan's mother). Passing through the sultan's ornate bathroom, filled with its marble basins and gold fixtures, you enter the showy Imperial Hall, the largest room in the Harem. ... more

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Topkapi Palace: A harem and a saucepan (1992 words)
by - written on 11/06/01 (Very useful, 119 readings)
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The Topkapi Palace located at the extreme tip of the south-western peninsula of Istanbul was the principal residence for the Sultans of Istanbul from its construction in the 15th century, through to 1853. It's an essential part of a visit to Istanbul, and boasts some of the most impressive Ottoman architecture in the city. It also gets absurdly crowded, detracting more significantly from my enjoyment of the palace than the crowds at any of the other tourist attractions I visited in Istanbul. HISTORY Topkapi Palace was constructed between 1459 and 1465 by Sultan Mehmet II, shortly after his conquest of the city of Constantinople. The palace consists ... Read the complete review