Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

It's an interesting museum in that it's a huge palace whose rooms they've converted into mini exhibits. But the admission process was SO poorly managed--for a site that's regularly visited by thousands, you'd think they'd have a better system. It was all pushing and shoving. And once you got inside, there isn't a clear pathway of how to see the museum. The rooms are sporadically on the way. It would have been way better managed if admissions was a controlled line, and each person was given a detailed brochure with the museum layout and places to see things. Furthermore, pictures weren't allowed inside the exhibits at all and this was strictly enforced by their guards everywhere. Overall, the items in the the museum were cool and the palace is beautiful, but its management need improvement.

Amazing place to visit. Lots of things you can see and experience. You need 3-4 hours for it. The queues are very long, but there is a local guy who sold us the tickets for couple of euros more so we didnt need to wait hours in the line. Wonderful lounges and summer houses with divans, kitchens where they cooked for 3000, 4000people, clocks, weapons, great views... so many things to see. Definitely worth it. We were very exhausted after it but very happy.

You must go here to experience the lifestyle of Sultans. This is a beautiful place. However, visitors go here to see the gems, swords, and other things of important personalities. You can look at Prophet Muhammad's personal items here, which include his swords, beard hair, tooth box etc. You will also see the famous stick of a prophet, which became a snake. This is a must see really.

Not 5 because of the admission process. Other than that. I highly recommend visiting this place except when there is maintenance work going on. You will actually see their personal belongings like clothes, kitchen tools, jewellery and more. I advise you to take the audio guide very helpful and informative.

Brilliant place!! Sacred relics section was amazing! However, take the credit card with you to buy tickets thru the machine or it will take approximately an hour for you to buy ticket via cash because of rush and huge waiting line! Remember, if you have a wheelchair with you, the area around Topkapi is is built on inclined road. So it is very difficult to move the wheelchair towards the entrance of the museum.