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Turkey opens five new museums at Topkapı Palace
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has inaugurated five new museums within the Darphane-i Amire complex at Topkapı Palace in Istanbul. Following a seven-year restoration project, the complex now spans 17,000 square meters and includes 46 halls across seven buildings.
The new museums will display 10,500 rare artifacts from the Topkapı Palace collection, including a collection of over 2,000 calligraphy works, a map museum featuring approximately 200 Ottoman-era maps, and an arms museum containing 2,500 pieces of military equipment such as swords, shields, and armor. Additionally, two buildings will serve as art galleries for exhibitions and conferences.
During the ceremony, Erdoğan criticized past cultural policies, alleging that historical sites were mismanaged and precious manuscripts were sold abroad. He also announced upcoming restoration projects for the Edirne Palace to further preserve Turkey’s cultural heritage.
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Darphane-i Amire · Darphane-i Amire Museums · Edirne Palace · Istanbul · National Palaces Administration · National Palaces Presidency · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Topkapı Palace · Yıldız Palace
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The complex includes seven structures and 46 halls. www.gazeterize.com · www.haberaktuel.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Darphane-i Amire Museums consist of five different museums. www.gazeterize.com · www.haberaktuel.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Edirne Palace restoration is expected to be completed next year. www.haberaktuel.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Yıldız Palace was previously operated as a casino and gambling house. www.haberaktuel.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The museum complex covers an area of 17,000 square meters. www.gazeterize.com · www.haberaktuel.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A total of 10,500 artifacts from the Topkapı Palace inventory are on display. www.gazeterize.com · www.haberaktuel.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The restoration project for the Darphane-i Amire complex took seven years to complete. www.tgrthaber.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Restoration work is scheduled to begin on the Edirne Palace. www.haberaktuel.com