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Courtyard of the Sultan's Consorts and Concubines in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
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The Baghdad Kiosk in the Fourth Courtyard of the Topkapi Palace.
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The Gate of Felicity at the Third Courtyard of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
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Tile work in the harem of the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
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The Crown Prince's Quarters in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
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The main harem entrance at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
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Chandelier in the Queen Mother's Apartments in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
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The Imperial Hall in the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
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The Topkapi Palace courtyard in Istanbul. The Palace was the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and contains many holy relics of the Muslim world. Construction was begun in 1459, and at its height, the complex housed 4,000 people. In 1924, a governmental decree transformed the Palace into a museum of the imperial era.
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