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Topkapı Palace was built in 1478 by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in Istanbul -
The palace, where Ottoman sultans lived for 400 years, includes the harem, council hall, sacred relics, and valuable treasures. It consists of four courtyards and many pavilions.
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In 1924, by the decision of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Topkapı Palace was opened to the public as the first museum of Turkey. Topkapı Palace is a historical site that attracts both local and foreign tourists.