Istanbul is a city that reveals itself on its own terms for travelers who invest the time and energy to unpeel its many ...

This exhibition features the Ka'bah and the essential rituals of Hajj and Umrah for millions of Muslims worldwide.

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Yet, nothing initially destined this Topkapi Palace school graduate for such a glorious fate. During the final years of his father Selim I’s life, Suleiman governed the province of Manisa in Turkey.

Istanbul, Türkiye - Recent Istanbul's Topkapi Palace Museum is expanding its cultural offerings later this year with a brand-new museum dedicated to porcelain, showcasing a stunning collection ...

It’s where you’ll find some of Istanbul’s most iconic landmarks, such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), the Topkapi Palace and the Basilica Cistern. The Basilica Cistern, or ...

6. Topkapi Palace, Turkey: Located in Istanbul, Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans. Its ornate rooms, stunning courtyards make it a treasure trove of history and culture ...

(250215) -- ISTANBUL, Feb. 15, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Ilhan Kocaman, director of the Topkapi Palace, speaks during an interview in Istanbul, Trkiye, on Feb. 14, 2025. TO GO WITH "Roundup: Istanbul's Topkapi ...

ISTANBUL, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Istanbul's Topkapi Palace will open a new museum later this year featuring the "world's most extensive porcelain collection," with rare Chinese ceramics from the Yuan and ...

ISTANBUL, Feb. 14 (Xinhua) -- Istanbul's Topkapi Palace will open a new museum later this year featuring the "world's most extensive porcelain collection," with rare Chinese ceramics from the Yuan ...