The opulent royal residence and harem has a storied history and magnificent ... The article 'Uncover the secrets of Topkapi Palace' was published in partnership with Lonely Planet.

Admission is available as a combined ticket including either the Topkapi Palace, Harem and the nearby Hagia Irene for 950 Turkish liras (about $35) or just the Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Irene ...

which are works of art to rival the palace’s tile work. Topkapi is a place of fabulous tall tales, and the Harem delivers titillation and Orientalist stereotypes in spades. This was the living ...

The Topkapi Palace ... which is within the walls of the palace, on a lower tier, you will definitely need a full day. Apart from the harem, the courtyard gardens and the architecture, highlights ...

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 ...