Sublime Porte, Ottoman administrative complex in Fatih district, Istanbul, Turkey.
The Sublime Porte consists of a grand entrance gate and administrative buildings where the Grand Vizier conducted affairs of the Ottoman Empire.
Following the 1536 French diplomatic missions, European nations adopted the term Sublime Porte to refer to the Ottoman government's central administration.
The Sublime Porte represented the intersection of Eastern and Western diplomatic protocols, serving as a reception point for foreign ambassadors to the Ottoman court.
The former Ottoman administrative buildings now function as the Istanbul Governor's Office, located near Topkapi Palace in the historical peninsula.
The Italian-style structure that housed the Grand Vizier's offices experienced a devastating fire in 1911, leading to substantial modifications of the original building.
Location: Istanbul
GPS coordinates: 41.01111,28.97806
Latest update: May 10, 2025 12:11
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