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About this place
Tekfur Palace is a rare surviving part of the Byzantine Blachernae Palace complex beside Istanbul's historic land walls. The restored museum explains the building's imperial history and its later role as an Ottoman ceramic and tile workshop.
Why visit?
- See Istanbul's only Byzantine palace structure retaining its architectural integrity.
- Learn about the Blachernae Palace complex and Byzantine court history.
- Examine archaeological finds and reproductions of historic palace tiles.
Visitor tips
- The museum is generally closed on Mondays.
- Check current hours because temporary closures may occur.
- Combine the visit with the city walls, Balat or the Chora Mosque area.
Suggested visit
Allow approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
Check official visitor information →Quick decision
- Destination
- Istanbul
- Category
- Hidden Gems
- Address
- Ayvansaray, Fatih, Istanbul