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Topkapı Palace

Topkapı Palace
An intricate maze of domed pavilions forms the resplendent Topkapı Palace in İstanbul. Topkapı was constructed on the site of an ancient arsenal in 1462. Over the years, a succession of sultans added their own buildings to the complex. Today, Topkapı is perhaps best known for the priceless jewels housed in its treasury.
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