Topkapi Palace Museum
Located in Istanbul, Topkapi Palace is one of the most crucial historical and cultural sites in the country. It served as the home and administrative seat of the Ottoman sultans.
The architecture of the palace is characterized by a mixture of styles that were influenced by the Byzantines, Persians and Islamic designs. Palace includes a rich collection of such valuables as the Imperial Treasury, the famous Topkapi Dagger and the Spoonmaker's Diamond.
In addition, the palace contains manuscripts, religious relics and calligraphy, which reflect the cultural and religious diversity of empire.
It is a monument listed on the World Heritage List of UNESCO which has great historical and architectural significance, and is one of the most visited places in Istanbul.
