📅 Published: November 6, 2025
✍️ By: Topkapi Palace Guide
⏱️ Read Time: 7 min read
Travel Tips
While most visitors flock to the famous Treasury and Harem, Topkapi Palace holds countless secrets waiting to be discovered. Here are 10 hidden gems that will make your visit truly unforgettable.
1. The Library of Ahmed III
Tucked away in the Third Courtyard, this stunning Baroque-style library often goes unnoticed. Built in 1719, its marble fountain and intricate Iznik tiles make it one of the palace's most beautiful rooms.
Why visit: Peaceful atmosphere and exceptional Ottoman architecture away from crowds.
2. The Circumcision Room Tiles
The Sünnet Odasi (Circumcision Room) features some of the finest Iznik tiles in the entire palace complex.
Start your visit in the Fourth Courtyard when it opens to have these hidden gems to yourself for the first hour.