See in Istanbul |
Topkapi Palace
is the symbol and the center of the Ottoman Empire. Overlooking
Istanbul Bogazici (Bosphorus) and the Marmara sea, stands this amazing building
that was the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans. The palace is a collection
of buildings arranged around a series of courtyards and has incredible
collections of jewels, China, pieces of Ottoman and Islamic artwork.
Asian side is mostly a residential area. There is not much of historic interest except the Asian side of Bosphorus. It is nicer to live there since it is quieter compared to European side.