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Topkapi Palace Museum is an absolute must-see when visiting Istanbul, Turkey. The palace museum was built in 1459 and served as the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans until 1856. Today visitors from all over the world come to see what life was like for a Sultan during that era. You can find many historical artifacts on display at Topkapi Palace Museum that were excavated from nearby excavation sites such as Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, among others!

Moreover, the palace is home to many priceless artifacts from India, Syria, Greece, Egypt, and other countries. These include swords belonging to Suleiman the Magnificent, an immense diamond-encrusted dagger, an emerald-and-diamond encrusted skullcap worn by Ottoman Sultans, ceremonial costumes used during special occasions such as coronations and weddings.

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The Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul is an example of the opulence that once filled the Ottoman Empire. The museum is home to thousands of artifacts collected throughout this empire's history, including some of its most famous treasures. Visitors can see everything from weapons and armor to religious items like prayer beads and crosses.

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