Second Courtyard

View from the Imperial Council Hall of the Second Courtyard (or Divan Square) at Topkapı Palace.

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The Second Courtyard of the Topkapı Palace, also known as the Divan Square, is visible from the Imperial Council Hall. The courtyard is a large open space surrounded by various buildings and structures that were once used for administrative and ceremonial purposes. From the elevated viewpoint of the Imperial Council Hall, one can observe the … Read more

The Imperial Council Hall: A Glimpse of the Second Courtyard at Topkapı Palace

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The Imperial Council Hall at the Topkapı Palace offers a stunning view of the Second Courtyard, also known as the Divan Square. This open space was an important gathering place for the Ottoman Empire’s highest officials and courtiers. The Hall itself served as a place for the Sultan to hold meetings with his advisors and … Read more