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Topkapı Palace increases number of works
As the month of Ramadan will begin soon, approximately 600 works of art are on display for visitors in the Chamber of Holy Relics at Topkapı Palace.
The artworks in the Chamber of Holy Relics can be visited every day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. except Tuesday.
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Painting from Sultan Abdulhamid I era being restored
The "Family Tree" painting from the Sultan Abdulhamid I era is being restored in the workshop of the National Palaces Painting Museum.
Istanbul’s historical places increase visitor numbers
As Istanbul's historical sites are flooded with visitors, historical structures affiliated with the National Palaces in the country welcomed more than 7 million visitors in 2023.
The number of visitors to the palaces, mansions, pavilions and museums increased by 9 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year, reaching 7,261,241.
Topkapı Palace attracts 60,000 visitors after restoration
After the closed sections of Topkapı Palace have been opened to visitors, 60,000 people have visited the palace in three days.
Mecidiye Mansion opened to visitors for 1st time
The Mecidiye Mansion of Ottoman Sultan Abdülmecid, which has been inaccessible to anyone but the official for 165 years, has been opened to visitors for the first time in its history, with the partial completion of the restoration in Topkapı Palace in Istanbul.
Fatih Mansion, Seferli Ward, Treasury Ward in the complex of the place were kept closed since 2014.
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Restored sections of Topkapı Palace open to visitors
The restoration of some parts of Topkapı Palace, one of the exemplary historical structures in the country, has been completed and opened to visitors.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on April 20 attended the ceremony held for the opening of the Holy Relics, Fatih Mansion, Seferli Ward, Treasury Ward and Mecidiye Mansion, whose restoration works have come to an end.
National Palaces host over 6 million visitors in 2022
The number of tourists visiting the palaces, mansions and pavilions affiliated to the Presidency of the National Palaces broke a record in 2022 by reaching more than 6 million with an increase of 98 percent compared to 2021.
12 Protests in Bulgaria Today - For and Against the Government
Twelve protests and rallies in just one day have been declared "in support of" and "against" the government today. The organizers are political parties, non-governmental organizations and citizens. This is shown by the data of the Sofia Municipality, quoted by BTV.
Thousands of Bulgarians attended Sofia Pride 2022
Thousands joined Sofia Pride 2022. The march in support of the LGBTQ + community (lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, intersex and queer people) is being held for the 15th time in a row under the title "Proud to be".
The event took place under heavy police guard.
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Foundation promotes İznik tiles worldwide
With a mission to promote the traditional art of handmade İznik tiles, which disappeared 400 years ago without a trace, the İznik Foundation has been making efforts to keep the art alive by producing these exceptional pieces of work in its workshop in İznik.
These tiles are produced with original recipes from 600 years ago with traditional production methods.
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