Social gathering place of Ottomans in the 18th century in front of the Imperial Gate in Topkapi Palace, built on promontory overlooking the Golden Horn & Bosphorous

Topkapi Palace

Tim understands what I mean about the tiles.

Topkapi guards

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Topkapi Palace

Construction began in 1459 at the direction of Sultan Mehmed II. One of the main parts of the palace is the Imperial Harem that consists of more than 400 rooms! Absolutely amazing. In my opinion, this place is much cooler than Versailles.

The first entrance to the Palace has real guards with real guns

Taken from the ground of the Topkapı Palace

View over the Bosphorus from the Topkapı Palace

topkapi palace, istanbul

That's Ryan on the right.

Topkapi Palace, Istanbul.