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possibly the cutest dog we saw on the whole trip, just lying next to a path at the topkapi palace in istanbul
Topkapi Palace was the primary residence of the Sultans of the Ottoman Empire for some 400 years. Construction began in 1459, and it was renovated many times over the years, eventually able to house some 4000 people, and becoming its own self-contained city with mosques, bakeries, hospital, and a library. When the Ottoman Empire ended, the Palace became a museum, which is very popular due to its amazing collection, including the Prophet Muhammad's cloak and sword. The palace has hundreds of rooms that once held the Sultans' family, harem, and servants
We spent the morning touring Topkapi Palace, one of the must see sights in Istanbul. It was fairly crowded but we were able to escape the crowds and have sections on our own for a good bit. The Harem was the highlight of the visit. The architecture was awesome. Unlike other palaces, Topkapi is a series of various buildings, not one big structure.
We visited Topkapi in early April 2022.