About this tour
Welcome to the palace where the sultans of the Ottoman Empire lived for centuries.
On this tour the children set out on a real journey through time — meeting palace life, its sumptuous interiors, the traditions of the Ottoman court and the figures of the age they know from the series “Magnificent Century”.
But instead of a long lecture, what waits for them is exploring the palace: questions, observations, a hunt for interesting details and small tasks.
How the tour goes
Let us imagine we have arrived at Topkapı several centuries ago.
Who lived here? What did a sultan's day look like? Who was allowed into the palace? Where were the important meetings held, and what happened behind closed doors?
The children explore the palace rooms and look for the answers.
Along the route they learn about the sultans, court etiquette, the traditions and the everyday life of Topkapı's residents.
And the characters they know from “Magnificent Century” help them see history not as a set of dates but as the story of real people.
What you will see
- the rooms of Topkapı Palace
- sumptuous interiors and the objects of palace life
- the halls and spaces tied to the sultans' lives
- the famous palace collections
- the details that help you picture daily life at the Ottoman court
What you will learn
- how the Ottoman sultans lived
- who surrounded the ruler, and what part the courtiers played
- how the sultan's court was organised
- what went on behind the palace walls
- which traditions the Ottoman Empire lived by
- and where the history ends and the invention of “Magnificent Century” begins
Who it suits
- children from about 7 years old
- families who love history and adventure
- fans of “Magnificent Century”
- children who are drawn to sultans, palaces and secrets
- curious schoolchildren
How to prepare
You do not need to know any Ottoman history. The children learn everything worth knowing during the tour itself.
You can watch a few episodes of “Magnificent Century” beforehand, but there is no need — the tour makes sense to anyone who has never seen it.
Comfortable shoes and a good mood are all our young explorers need.
- Palace entrance tickets are paid separately.
Why parents like this format
- the history comes through the stories of real people
- children enjoy comparing the series with what actually happened
- there are plenty of visual details to look at together
- the tasks help hold their attention
- the child takes part in the tour rather than merely listening
- the programme is built for a child's pace and attention
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