Event Horizon - Astronomical and Terrestrial Images

Home > Adventures Abroad > Turkey 2006 > Topkapi Palace, 3/31/2006

Last additions - Topkapi Palace, 3/31/2006
Topkapi-20060331-0985.jpg
Baghdad Pavilion463 viewsBult to celebrate the Ottoman conquest of Baghdad in 1638.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0959.jpg
Pebble Mosaic Walkway540 viewsI wish I had a walkway like this leading to my front door. This leads to the harem; the Terrace Kiosk can be seen in the background.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0966.jpg
Pavilion Windows489 viewsGilded grates of one of the gorgeously decorated pavilions in the harem.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0976.jpg
Stained-Glass Windows460 viewsThe harem pavilions contained many fine examples of the genre.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0953.jpg
Sundial466 viewsDates from the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror, who died in 1481.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0956.jpg
The Conqueror's Pavilion492 viewsHouses the Imperial Treasury. Built around 1460, in the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror. Among other items, this building contains the Topkapi Dagger, the object of the heist depicted in the 1964 movie Topkapi, one of my favorite films.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0940.jpg
The Gate of Felicity527 viewsEntrance to the Third Courtyard, where the private residence of the Sultan was located. Also known as the Gate of the White Eunuchs. Entry was permitted only by permission of the Sultan.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0951.jpg
Doorway with Bells539 viewsEntrance to the Has Oda, the Privy Chamber.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0938.jpg
Golden Gates487 viewsGilded gates and grilles admit visitors and light into the Imperial Council building.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0903.jpg
Kitchens489 viewsIn these kitchens, a staff of 800 prepared meals for over 4000 people.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0931.jpg
Dome of the Council Hall493 viewsThe Imperial Council building had three chambers, each crowned with a dome.Oct 05, 2019
Topkapi-20060331-0900.jpg
Council Chamber Interior Detail608 viewsIntricately patterned ceiling and wall decorations of the Council Chamber.Oct 05, 2019
51 files on 5 page(s) 4

Debug Info 
Debug Output: show / hide