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Feel the pulse of the Ottoman Empire: Explore the Old Royal Palace

Look back on the long river of history 🌊. Built in the late 13th century, Topkapi Palace was the power center of the Ottoman Empire for five centuries 🪑. Twenty-four sultans planned strategies here and witnessed the rise and glory of the empire. Today, this former royal forbidden area has been transformed into a museum, opening its mysterious door to the world in the name of the "Turkish Forbidden City" 🚪. Walking into the palace is like stepping into a treasure maze where time and space intersect 🎇. In the treasure pavilion, the scepter inlaid with huge emeralds exudes a cold and noble aura 👑, and the sultan's crown studded with diamonds reflects a dazzling light 💎. Every exhibit tells a court secret. Strolling through the harem courtyard, carved wooden windows, colorful tiles, and gurgling fountains reveal the living atmosphere of the concubines in the past 💐. Standing on the terrace and looking into the distance, you can have a panoramic view of the blue waves of the Bosphorus Strait and the scenery on both sides, which makes people can't help but imagine the ambition of the Sultan overlooking the territory of the empire here 🌊. Topkapi Palace is not only a feast of architecture and art, but also a three-dimensional history of the Ottoman Empire 📚. Here, every brick you touch with your fingertips and every treasure you see tells a legendary story that spans centuries 🌟.
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