Topkapı Palace Guide
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Is Topkapi Palace Worth Visiting? An Honest Answer
Reviews of Topkapi Palace swing between 'highlight of Istanbul' and 'overrated and crowded.' Both are earned. Here's who loves it, who doesn't, and how to end up in the first group.
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How Long Do You Need at Topkapi Palace?
Two hours, three hours or half a day at Topkapi Palace? Hour-by-hour versions of each plan, what the Harem adds, and how to choose with kids or a tight itinerary.
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Topkapi Palace or Dolmabahce Palace: Which Should You Visit?
Istanbul has two great imperial palaces — Ottoman-classical Topkapi and European-style Dolmabahce. How they differ, who each one suits, and whether to do both.
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One Day in Sultanahmet: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia & the Cistern
A realistic one-day Sultanahmet itinerary that actually fits: Topkapi Palace at opening, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque around midday, the Basilica Cistern late — with timings and the mistakes to avoid.