Topkapı Palace
is really Topkapı Palace Museum, Istanbul, Turkey
Real place, reimagined
Real-world photo: Wikimedia Commons
How close does the game get to the real place?
In the game
The Ottoman royal palace, where Ezio is drawn into the intrigue around Prince Suleiman.
The real place
Built in 1459-1465; in 1511 it was simply the New Palace, as the name 'Topkapı' only dates from the 19th century.
Visiting
Usually closed on Tuesdays; the Harem needs an extra ticket, so allow at least half a day.
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