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Topkapi Palace Overview

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General Information: Palace covers 7,535,000 sq.ft. with four courtyards
Houses largest Ottoman Empire collection and manuscripts
Open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM except Tuesdays
Courtyards: First Courtyard serves as outer precinct with Janissaries Court
Second Courtyard contains Imperial Kitchens and Imperial Council
Third Courtyard is Inner Palace with Treasury and Harem
Fourth Courtyard serves as sultan's private sanctuary
Notable Buildings: Imperial Treasury displays 400 weapons and precious artifacts
Enderûn Library contains 13,500 books and manuscripts
Harem features over 400 rooms for sultan's family
Four pavilions and kiosks provide entertainment and relaxation
Architecture: Imperial Gate dates from 1478, covered in nineteenth-century marble
Buildings showcase Ottoman and Byzantine architectural styles
Many structures feature intricate tile patterns and decorative elements
Some buildings, like harem, lack clear purpose documentation