The first six months of 2023 noticed a outstanding 18% enhance within the variety of home and overseas vacationers visiting the Ottoman-era historic palaces, mansions and pavilions affiliated with the administration of the National Palaces beneath the Presidency of the Republic of Türkiye.
Posting a rise of 18% year-over-year, the full variety of guests has exceeded 3.8 million, in accordance with a report compiled by Anadolu Agency (AA).
Leading the best way is the enduring Topkapı Palace, which served as the center of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 400 years. One of the main historic and cultural heritage websites fell simply wanting 2 million guests internet hosting some 1,964,532 folks.
Exhibitions showcasing the Sacred Relics, calligraphy plates, writing devices, treasures, sultans’ garments and the Mecidiye Mansion performed a big position in driving the elevated footfall to Topkapı Palace.
Dolmabahçe Palace, the ultimate residence of the Ottoman rulers situated in Istanbul’s Beşiktaş district, welcomed 660,922 guests. Meanwhile, on the alternative aspect of the Bosporus, Beylerbeyi Palace hosted 220,870 folks, providing them a glimpse into the grandeur of Ottoman structure from the nineteenth century.
In addition, the variety of overseas vacationers within the venues affiliated with the National Palaces surged from round 1.20 million to 1.34 million.
Apart from the Beylerbeyi Palace, Küçüksu Pavilion, Beykoz Mecidiye Summer Palace, Beykoz Glass and Crystal Museum on the Anatolian aspect witnessed a powerful 91% enhance, registering 80,121 overseas visits.
Moreover, within the first half of the 12 months, 439,421 folks explored the Museum of Islamic Civilizations (IMM), situated inside the Çamlıca Mosque complicated, which has been accessible freed from cost since its opening.
Notably, 94,636 people opted to discover solely the gardens of the National Palaces’ constructions, demonstrating their curiosity within the serene and picturesque environment.
Source: www.dailysabah.com
