Palace of the Porphyrogenitus — Attraction in Fatih

I recently got the chance to visit the captivating country of Turkey, where I had the chance to see some of the most beautiful historical landmarks the nation has to offer. One of these treasures was the Palace of the Porphyrogenitus, or Tekfur Saray Müzesi, which is situated in Istanbul's Fatih neighbourhood. Any history buff would be in amazement after visiting this palace, a witness to the splendour of the Byzantine Empire. Please allow me to guide you through the castle and share my thoughts about this incredible location.

As soon as I arrived, I was enthralled by the palace's facade, which perfectly combines grandiosity with simplicity. The massive building stood in striking contrast to the lively modern metropolis that lay just beyond, which was encircled by the remains of ancient city walls. Despite significant damage sustained over the years, recent restoration work has revived the palace and preserved its rich heritage for next generations.

I was welcomed by a well-kept garden as I entered the royal grounds, which offered a tranquil setting for exploration. I had the impression that I had travelled back in time because of the historical ambiance, the sight of beautiful flowers, and the sound of chirping.

The first thing I noticed when I entered the palace was its enormous size. It was simple to picture the luxury and grandeur that once filled these hallways given the towering ceilings, large chambers, and beautiful mosaics. Pottery, jewellery, and finely carved stone reliefs are just a few of the Byzantine era artefacts that make up the museum's outstanding collection. Each object has a unique narrative that sheds light on the lives of the individuals who formerly resided in this magnificent palace.

My visit was further enhanced by the knowledgable and welcoming personnel, who provided thorough explanations of the history of the palace and the significance of the objects on show. Their enthusiasm for protecting and promoting the region's rich cultural legacy was absolutely encouraging.

The restored frescoes that decorated the walls struck me as I looked around the castle as a whole. The elaborate patterns and striking hues revealed the Byzantine Empire's creative prowess while stressing the palace's significance as a hub of study and culture.

The beautiful view from the royal terrace was unquestionably the high point of my trip, though. The view, which included the Golden Horn and the city's distant minarets, provided a singular viewpoint on Istanbul's distinctive fusion of history and modernity.

To sum up, my trip to the Palace of the Porphyrogenitus (Tekfur Saray Müzesi) was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that vividly brought the Byzantine Empire's splendour to life. The museum provides a unique chance to learn about an important period in Istanbul's history while relaxing in a tranquil haven away from the busy metropolis. Anyone visiting Istanbul should definitely check out this site, whether they are interested in history or just want to have a unique...

The Palace was constructed during the late 13th or early 14th centuries as part of the Blachernae palace complex, where the Theodosian Walls join with the later walls of the suburb of Blachernae. Although the palace appears at first glance to be named after the 10th-century emperor Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, it was built long after his time, and is in fact named after Constantine Palaiologos, a son of the Emperor Michael VIII Palaiologos."Porphyrogenitus", meaning literally "born to the purple", indicated a child born to a reigning emperor. The palace served as an imperial residence during the final years of the Byzantine Empire. ... Saray, 13. Yüzyılın sonlarında veya 14. yüzyılın başlarında, Blachernae saray kompleksinin bir parçası olarak inşa edilmiştir; burada Theodosian Duvarları, Blachernae banliyösünün sonraki duvarlarıyla birleştirilmiştir. Saray ilk bakışta 10. yüzyıl imparatoru Konstantin VII Porphyrogenitus'tan sonra isimlendirilmiş gibi görünmesine rağmen, zamanından çok uzun bir süre sonra inşa edildi ve aslında İmparator Michael VIII Palaiologos'un oğlu Konstantin Palaiologos'un adını aldı. Kelimenin tam anlamıyla "mor doğdu" anlamına gelen, hüküm süren bir imparator için doğmuş bir çocuk belirtti. Saray, Bizans İmparatorluğu'nun son yıllarında imparatorluk evi olarak hizmet vermiştir. ... Edirnekapı’da kara surlarına bitişik olarak inşa edilen Tekfur Sarayı’nın çini eserler ile cam ve çömlek eserlerin de sergileneceği bir müze olarak gezilebilir. içeride; Çini Fırınları Kazıları Tekfur Sarayı Restorasyon Aşamaları Mozaik ve Sütun Kalıntıları SARAY YAPISI 1’İNCİ KAT: 205,16 METREKARE Çini Yapımı Çini Fırın ve Atölye Malzemeleri Tekfur Sarayı Cam Atölyesi Tekfur Sarayı Fırınlarında Üretilen Çömlek Örnekleri Tekfur Sarayı Fırınlarında Üretilen Eyüp Çömlekleri Bizans ve Osmanlı Döneminde Tekfur Sarayı Tekfur Sarayında Günlük Yaşam SARAY YAPISI 2. KAT: 211,56 METREKARE Tekfur Çinileri Üzerinde Kullanılan Motifler Tekfur Çinilerinin Türkiye ve Yurtdışında Bulunan Örnekleri Tekfur Çinilerinin Özellikleri...

The Palace of #Blachernae is the only #Eastern Roman Palace complex part which can be visited in lstanbul. Despite having only a small part of the complex standing today, it is still possible to get an idea on how royal architecture was developing during the turbulent times for Eastern Romans. The palace was built using ancient city walls of Constantinopolitanus which was built during the reign of #Theodosius ll. who was busy with fortification of the city during his reign. Although researchers are not sure who and when built the palace; even so, due to the difference building techniques it is being concluded that the first construction of the palace took place during Manuel l Komnenos’ era in 1143-1180. Then, during the reign of Palaiologos dynasty in 1261-1453.

During the conquest of lstanbul, Blachernae palace (#TekfurPalace is what #Ottomans called and is the current name) was the first royal building that was captured.

Famous Spoonmaker’s diamond was thought to be found here which is on exhibit at Ottoman lmperial Treasury at Topkapi Palace.

Ottomans used this place to produce tiles in 18th century which had its own features and the tiles were used at different historical mosques. Moreover, glass making ateliers and pottery ateliers were also located here and artifacts from those times are also on exhibit. The #museum has terraces open for visitors which provide panoramic view of the ancient city walls, the Golden Horn, and the historical peninsula. Being close to the #Chora Church, one can easily visit these two astonishing structures to better understand and learn from Eastern Roman Heritage.

PS: Look closer to the glassware and be amazed by seeing hundreds of years old “breaths” that got stuck in them due to the way of production which was simply by blowing into hot glass to shape them. Open everyday from 9am till 6pm...