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Baghdad Kiosk, Royal pavilion in Topkapi Palace, Istanbul, Turkey.

The Baghdad Kiosk stands in the Fourth Courtyard of Topkapi Palace, featuring a central dome, four iwans, and elaborate tile decorations throughout its structure.

Sultan Murad IV commissioned the construction of this pavilion in 1639 to mark the Ottoman Empire's successful conquest of Baghdad the previous year.

The interior walls display intricate blue and white tiles produced in both Kutahya and Iznik workshops, along with reed-style bird and kilin figure panels.

Visitors can access the Baghdad Kiosk through regular admission to Topkapi Palace, with guided tours offering detailed information about the architectural features.

The pavilion contains a notable Ayetel Kursi calligraphy piece created by Enderuni Mahmud Celebi of Tophane, displayed among its decorative elements.

GPS coordinates: 41.01438,28.98453

Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:03

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