Topkapi

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Елена Денежкина

Level 7 Local Expert

Long queues, thanks to our guide Aisha, who helped us pass faster. Very beautiful, well-maintained territory, interesting architecture and location of the premises. There are many beautiful elements preserved since the time of the sultans.

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Мария Володина

Level 21 Local Expert

The palace was preserved in the 17th century, so there is no wild mix of styles. I advise you to take a guide or study all the literature about the harem, otherwise there will be no impressions. The audio guide does not help much, it gives a couple of crookedly translated sentences. We took a tour and we really liked it, despite the fact that in the middle of the harem it turned out that Erdogan was coming and we were promptly thrown out)

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Антон Андрющенко

Level 16 Local Expert

The first thing that surprised me was the price of an entrance ticket - 1,700 lira per person. The two of us go for almost 10 minutes. And that's not all. If you want to see the harem room inside, then get ready to give another 600 lire per person. The territory is large, there are a lot of people, the audio guide sometimes speaks a foreign language, although you exhibit Russian. In general, blurred sensations

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Роман Орлов

Level 9 Local Expert

The price is 1500 liras, the visit is worth it. It is better to lay the whole day for a full examination. Do not forget that Tuesday is a day off. The audio guide in Russian is almost useless (there are numbers in the application, but they are not always indicated in the exhibits and vice versa, the exhibits indicate that there is an audio guide, but there is no audio guide), a passport or 1000 bachs is needed for collateral. They didn't regret it.

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Сергей Анатольевич

Level 24 Local Expert

It is grandiose, interesting, beautiful and informative. The audio guide was enough for me and I read a little on the Internet. With a huge number of visitors, there was practically no congestion. It is not necessary to put little time into planning a visit. It is better to inspect without haste, because there is a lot.

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Elizaveta Kolesnikova

Level 10 Local Expert

It is informative and interesting, but you need to pay extra for locations, huge queues, it was not possible to get into some halls, the cafe is not working well, there is not enough space for so many tourists.

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Дарья Котова

Level 10 Local Expert

If you are interested in the story of the sultans and their wives, as well as all the paraphernalia, then come. The cheapest way is to buy a Museum Pass for 105 euros, and visit not only this palace with museums, but also museums nearby. It is very warm on the territory of the calligraphy pavilion, you can bask there in cold weather)

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Анна

Level 8 Local Expert

Of course, those who want to watch history and plunge into the "Magnificent Century" will do anything. The price on 02/19/2025 is 2000 liras (6000 rubles per person). It includes the territory, the harem and the Church of Aya Irina. They don't sell separately, only the complex. An audio guide is included in the price. But at the time of our visit, many locations were closed (almost half), and the price was not reduced.

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Наталья

Level 7 Local Expert

A very remarkable place, I recommend visiting with a guide. The circumstances so happened that they came to this museum on their own, as savages, as they say. Those who watched the TV series "Magnificent Century" will have something to look at and compare the picture of what is happening. But it's still better with a guide or an organized tour.

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Роман

Level 8 Local Expert

The most expensive museum in Istanbul (5,000 rubles per ticket) and at the same time, it "does not work out" for this amount. The audio guide is very bad, the Harem is for a fee, and the museum itself can be bypassed and viewed in an hour. Very overrated.

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Екатерина Перова

Level 11 Local Expert

This is an amazing place where you plunge into history from the inside. I highly recommend visiting the museum in the morning (come to the opening) there are not many people, the opportunity to take a photo without a crowd. Another great idea was that we first visited the harem, and only then went through the palace (again because of the crowd of people. The harem has small rooms and is very stuffy, so the fewer people there are, the more comfortable it is to enjoy the story). The place is definitely worth a visit. Tickets are expensive, it is possible to take an audio guide ( 100 euros deposit or passport)

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Елена Дереберя

Level 10 Local Expert

I recommend buying a ticket yourself at the ticket office, the price is about 4000 rubles, but you can walk around the entire palace on your own, and not gallop with an excursion. There are cafes and benches for recreation on the territory. During the day, we examined everything except the harem-we no longer had enough strength. But it was worth the money and time spent

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Елена Алмазова

Level 19 Local Expert

This is something incredible!It is a very beautiful and historical place.Huge territory, you can walk for a long time.The surroundings are very nice and well maintained.A must-visit!

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Нонна Скуба

Level 8 Local Expert

There are a lot of exhibits, beautiful places, and we learned a lot about history, even though we watched the famous TV series. It was very interesting to walk around the places where the main characters were and walk along that golden path ourselves.

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Михаил

Level 20 Local Expert

Without a doubt, the place is a must-visit. Well, really, come to Istanbul and not walk around Topkapi? Ticket prices are very reasonable, and an audio guide will help make the walk more informative.

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Маргарита Скрыпникова

Level 11 Local Expert

An amazing place, of course. Emotions cannot be described Everything is very beautiful, clean, and the greatness of the people who built and maintained it is amazing. Very beautiful views Definitely worth a visit at least once in your life

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Анастасия Дмитриева

Level 9 Local Expert

I was there on an excursion where the palace and the entrance to the harem were included. Of the minuses, the excursions take place during rush hour and for such a large palace, well, 1-1.5 hours of free time is nothing. It also started raining at that time. You need to go there with an excursion and separately yourself on the second day in the morning there are no people yet, there are a lot of museums, there you need to allocate a day for its inspection separately. To see and feel enough, you really need to be there a lot of time

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Александр К.

Level 8 Local Expert

Very informative and interesting! It's best to take one ticket for everything, because the local authorities have raised prices a lot and everything will be much more expensive individually. And you need to spend the whole day on this place, there's a lot to watch.

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maksim sidorov

Level 24 Local Expert

A very interesting museum. The Ottomans did not spare gold for themselves. By the way, the watch is Russian. In general, it is a very atmospheric place, a must-visit.

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Имя Фамилия

Level 14 Local Expert

It is very beautiful, interesting and sticky! Beautiful views from the balcony. Inside, there are toilets for free and a snack is paid. It will take three hours, it will be difficult with strollers, there are a lot of steps. The entrance is expensive 1500 liras, for ours it is about 6 thousand

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Надежда Федотова

Level 12 Local Expert

A wonderful place for walking, half-day excursions for sure! You won't notice how time flies by. The only thing that is not very good is huge queues, at the cash register, on the territory, inside, to go in to see how the sultans lived, you will also have to stand in line. But the place is worth queuing up and visiting!

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Вадим

Level 30 Local Expert

A very rich museum ensemble. The queues for tickets are long, but they go pretty fast. We were in this place at the beginning of May and red tulips will always remain in my memory.

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Elena Mel'gunov

Level 10 Local Expert

There is a large park nearby, but there is nowhere to sit down and relax.... There is not a single bench... The children had to sit right on the bushes (they could not stand the adults) We couldn't get inside because of the high cost.... On the way, we met German tourists who flew in for a day trip from Antalya for whom the entrance also turned out to be expensive... (they were just waiting on the street for their group, with whom they went)

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Рашид Хайруллин

Level 18 Local Expert

Topkapi Museum on the territory of Topkapi Palace. Interesting exhibits on various topics.

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Елена Теплякова

Level 13 Local Expert

It's interesting to immerse yourself in history. There is an audio guide. But it would be better to go on a guided tour. The ticket for foreigners is quite expensive. But I had a dream to get there, so the price didn't stop me.

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Диана Бучнева

Level 10 Local Expert

It's a great place, a wonderful museum. We walked with a stroller with a baby - ramps are provided almost everywhere. The ticket price for now (April 2024) is 1500 liras (4500r), of course, it is expensive. The price includes an audio guide in Russian and a visit to the harem. Clean territory. I enjoyed it

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Сергей Б.

Level 4 Local Expert

The palace is epic. Do not buy tickets at the bus booth when approaching the museum, there is a man with a terminal sitting there and trying to sell tickets for 500 lira more expensive than at the box office. There are 6 cash registers, the queue passes quickly.

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Андрей

Level 12 Local Expert

A pleasant place, rich historically. You can walk for several hours and everything will be interesting. The views are amazing and the photos are cool)) Be sure to visit this place

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Павел Васильев

Level 14 Local Expert

A large beautiful palace with a long history, everything pleases the eye, it is clear that many things are well maintained and restored. The best time to visit since the beginning of the opening, there are practically no people and you can admire the beauty without prying eyes, was at the end of November. For such beauty, the price tag is more than humane.

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Сергей Тарасенко

Level 10 Local Expert

An iconic palace complex that is definitely worth a visit. Difficult feelings after familiarization. It doesn't take your breath away. Asian primitive minimalism on a grand scale. It doesn't look like the splendor of St. Petersburg or European palaces, but it doesn't disappoint.

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Марина Игнатова

Level 8 Local Expert

Overall, it's very good, but the audio system is lost, I didn't always understand which room I was in. The palace is very big, you can walk all day.

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Рамон Меркадер

Level 14 Local Expert

It's a very beautiful place. You can explore and admire the whole day! Legendary places for connoisseurs of the "magnificent century"

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Дункан Маклауд

Level 12 Local Expert

There are too many people. A real crush. It is better not to stop for a snack, there is a possibility that you may lose consciousness from the prices. The territory is large, but they do not allow access to all places. The entrance is too expensive.

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Ирин8457

Level 19 Local Expert

Topkapi Palace was built in the XV century, during the time of Sultan Mehmed II, when the Byzantine Empire fell from the Ottoman Turks and it was necessary to build something worthy of the new sultan. This palace impresses with its beauty, magnificent oriental architecture, gardens and sea views. It gained its prosperity during the reign of Sultan Suleiman, who worked here, met ambassadors and guests, and spent his free time with his wives, children, and concubines in this palace. Hurrem Sultan was the only woman in the East who went from a concubine to the legitimate wife of Sultan Suleiman. This story can be seen in the movie Magnificent Century.

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Оксана Р.

Level 12 Local Expert

A large area, you need to lay 4 hours for inspection. I recommend the harem, there is no St. Irene Church.

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Елена Зыкова

Level 12 Local Expert

A large, beautiful palace with a park. It will be more interesting for fans of the "Magnificent Century" than for those who are not familiar with the topic. The most beautiful pavilions are in the last courtyard, there is a library, a circumcision pavilion, an observation deck over the strait.

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Владимир Оснач

Level 6 Local Expert

Many rooms are closed to the public. The entrance ticket costs a lot. The Magnificent Century wasn't filmed here, if anything. The view of the Bosphorus is good. There is a souvenir shop at the exit.

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Светлана

Level 5 Local Expert

It's worth a visit if you're in Istanbul, but the entrance price is very biting. At the same time, it is difficult to figure out where everything is without a guide. We only went into the harem- I wonder if you're a fan of the TV series "Magnificent Century". There are many buildings on the territory itself and a beautiful view of the Bosphorus.

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Nata

Level 9 Local Expert

A beautiful museum complex with an interesting history There are a lot of tourists at any time.

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Славная Рю

Level 6 Local Expert

In general, it's cool to take a walk through such an ancient historical landmark, but the queues are tiring, and the price is even higher. And there is nowhere to buy coffee on the territory, the audio guide is more stupid than useful. It takes about 4 hours for a walk

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Сергей Бондаренко

Level 17 Local Expert

It's informative and interesting, there are several themed museums inside. It is better to find a Russian-speaking guide on the square (they run around with flags) and with his help buy tickets and pass without queuing. Inside the park, there is a place to walk between visits to different zones. You need to plan at least 2 hours in time, and there is a queue inside each museum. It was interesting to look at the dishes, for example, and find out that Chinese porcelain was already a masterpiece many centuries ago, especially against the background of competitors from the European mainland.

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Дмитрий Васенин

Level 3 Local Expert

A great museum, the price tag is certainly too high for tourists, but it's worth a visit)the main thing is to schedule a visit for about 4 hours, less time will be absolutely galloping. P.S. there is a lot to be prepared for, and queues..

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Никита Дурынин

Level 11 Local Expert

A place where you can see different eras. In the end, I got a little tired - the rooms are quite the same type. I expected a little different.

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Валентина Пищулина

Level 8 Local Expert

I realized my dream by visiting this historic place. It's a pity the ticket is too expensive, 2000 lire. Everything is intuitive, we didn't stand in a long queue, as we arrived early. I wish everyone to visit there.

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Ирина Г.

Level 24 Local Expert

Don't even think about leaving Istanbul without visiting Topkapi Palace! Today, the palace complex is a museum, one of the most popular in Istanbul. About two million tourists visit it every year! There are many interesting buildings from different eras on the territory of Topkapi. There are ancient towers that remember Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, and one of the oldest Byzantine churches that has been preserved since the time of Constantinople, and the labyrinth of rooms of the sultan's harem, built here in the XVI century, and amazingly beautiful elegant rooms for audiences, receptions and meetings of viziers, and monumental gates, and exquisite pavilions of the palace garden. .. The palace occupies a huge area (about 700,000 sq. m. meters). There are many gardens and royal terraces with stunning views of the Bosphorus. Of course, it's better to come in the morning to avoid the crowds. Don't forget comfortable shoes — the palace is huge! If time is limited, it is better to take an excursion, in 2.5 hours we managed with a guide to see only part of the most important sights of the palace!!!! Very impressive!!! Topkapi Palace is not just a tourist destination, it is an inspiring journey through the centuries that will leave a strong impression in your soul and a desire to learn more about the era of the great sultans.

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Маргарита Т.

Level 9 Local Expert

A magical place with incredible energy. Come to the opening to avoid crowds of tourists, I also advise you to find an opportunity to use the services of a guide, it's worth it, believe me

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Георгий Сытов

Level 13 Local Expert

As of June 2025, an entrance ticket per person with a visit to the harem cost about 6,000 rubles per person. From my point of view, the price tag is a little too high, since of course there is something to see, but for me there are more interesting museums in Russia and much cheaper. There is a stall in the park below and the cunning Turks sell tickets for 3,000 lire, and if you go up to the official ticket office at the museum, there are tickets for 2,400 lire, so be careful.

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Максим

Level 10 Local Expert

A mandatory point to visit. Especially for those who watched the famous TV series. I strongly recommend taking a guide, he will take you to all the places and tell you about everything.

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Мария

Level 13 Local Expert

A beautiful palace, a comfortable visit with an audio guide. But tickets are quite expensive and you need to save up time to get around it!

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Нанета Х.

Level 18 Local Expert

An interesting place. I would probably like it if there weren't such queues for tickets anymore. They give an audio guide to the tickets in the other queue, but if there is no document to leave as a deposit for the equipment, then they will not give an audio guide. It's too expensive to walk in a crowd.

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Topkapi

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