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The Arsenal of Holy Peace222 viewsHagia Irene - the Church of Holy Peace - was one of the few churches not converted to a mosque after the fall of Constantinople in 1453. It was used as an arsenal instead.Oct 05, 2019
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Gate of Salutation220 viewsLeads to the Second Courtyard of the palace. Only the Sultan was allowed to pass through on horseback; all others had to dismount.Oct 05, 2019
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Imperial Gate (Bab-i-Humayun)226 viewsMain entrance to Topkapi Palace., leading to the First Courtyard. Guarded by Al Treder, at left.Oct 05, 2019
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Defterhane - Records Room211 viewsArchives of the Council were kept here.Oct 05, 2019
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Council Hall - Domed Ceiling233 viewsThe Council Hall dates from the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent (16th century), but has been restored several times since. The rococo decorations seen here date from the renovations of 1792 and 1819.Oct 05, 2019
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Scribes' Hall263 viewsThe scribes who kept the minutes of the Council meetings occupied this room, next to the Council chamber itself.Oct 05, 2019
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Council Hall Interior Detail270 viewsThe Imperial Council building consists of three main rooms, each with its own dome. The chamber where the Coiuncil held its deliberations was called the Kubbealti.Oct 05, 2019
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Trees278 viewsMany of the trees in the palace courtyards have been ravaged by fungi which hollow them out but do not kill them.Oct 05, 2019
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Entrance to the Imperial Council Hall250 viewsThe Grand Vizier and the various ministers held their deliberations here, while the Sultan could watch hidden through a golden grille upstairs and order someone strangled or beheaded when they said something that displeased him..Oct 05, 2019
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The Audience Chamber (Arz Odasi)243 viewsAlso known as the Chamber of Petitions. The main throne room was inside this pavilion.Oct 05, 2019
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Terrace Mosque and Grand Pavilion279 viewsThese were 19th-century additions.Oct 05, 2019
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Garden Fountain244 viewsOne of the cutest of the many beautiful fountains found in the gardens of the Topkapi Palace.Oct 05, 2019
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