Heritage
Five museums planned for Topkapı’s restored imperial mint
Porcelain, calligraphy, arms, maps and industrial heritage are set to share the restored complex.
In this briefingThe opening planDates to check
The opening plan
Five museums at Topkapı Palace’s former imperial mint would display more than 10,000 objects. The project combines building conservation with permanent collections.
Dates to check
An opening ceremony is scheduled for October 24, with public visits expected from October 25. These are the planned dates in the original report; check the latest arrangements before travelling.
Images are illustrative, not photographs of the reported finds.
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