Palace of the Porphyrogenitus
Tekfur Sarayฤฑ
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A well-preserved late 13th-century Byzantine palace in Istanbul, Turkey, that served as an imperial residence and is now a museum, showcasing rare secular Byzantine architecture.

๐Ÿ“œ 13th-century Byzantine imperial residence, now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey.
๐Ÿ” Best preserved Byzantine palace in the city, showcasing rare secular architecture.

Why Go

๐Ÿฐ Explore a significant site of Byzantine imperial history.
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Witness unique late Byzantine secular architecture.
๐Ÿบ Discover ceramic exhibitions within the museum.
๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ Located near the ancient Theodosian Walls, great for historical walks.

Why Avoid

๐Ÿšง Underwent controversial restoration with significant reconstruction.
๐Ÿ’” Interior largely rebuilt, not fully original.

Cost

๐Ÿ’ฐ Admission is 50 Turkish lira.

Tips

๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ Five-minute walk from Chora Church.

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