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One of the oldest military bands in the World ‘’ Mehteran’’ will give concerts in Topkapi Palace museum till the end of September 2011.The concert will be in the second courtyard before the Gate opening to the third courtyard.
Here is the schedule:
Monday: 15:00
Tuesday: Museum is closed.
Wednesday: 11:30
Thursday: 13:30
Friday: 15:00
Saturday: 13:30
Sunday: 13:30
Topkapı Palace Museum Director Yusuf Benli allegedly had the throne of Sultan Selim III carried to a housing complex he resides in inside the garden of the museum; however, the attempt failed as the throne was too large to get through the doors of the museum and Benli’s building, the Radikal daily reported on Friday.
The move was photographed, and Minister of Culture and Tourism Ertuğrul Günay was informed. He has opened an investigation into the incident and reportedly said he will do whatever is necessary if the allegations prove to be true.
According to İlber Ortaylı, the Topkapı Palace Museum’s highest authority, “Mr. Director [Benli] must have mixed up the housing complex with the Harem — where the throne was originally on exhibit. We are looking into the issue.” Benli denies the allegations.
Speaking during a visit to a museum in İzmir on Friday, Günay said Benli had defended himself, saying the depot was full and that he had ordered the throne to be moved to the housing complex because there were empty rooms there.
Radikal’s article also claimed the throne was moved on a rainy day. When the movers realized it could not get through the door of the housing complex, they left it in front of the door for a while, covered with a white canvas. When Benli was informed that the throne was too large to fit through the door, he allegedly responded that it had to — even if the door frame had to be expanded by breaking down the wall. Once it became clear that the door inside the housing complex was also too narrow, the throne was taken to a museum depot.
Michael Jackson wanted to sit on the famous throne and use it in one of his video clips in 1992, but the museum administration declined this request.
Not all tour providers can accommodate families with kids, especially the little ones like Daisy and Jarrah Moore from Australia. I admit it was a challenge even for me. Jarrah was a very cute little boy only when he slept after driving 30 minutes around the city. Daisy was such a good girl that helped me out with her little brother Jarrah while touring the city. I think I am going to offer her a job for my next family friendly Istanbul tour.
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Ozkan made our visit to Istanbul truly special. Our group of 8 was able to customize our tour based on his suggestions and our interests. He was so knowledgeable about the sites and the history of the country. I can’t imagine visiting Istanbul without a guide. We saw more things in the city than a typical tourist wandering around with a guide book. It was especially enjoyable to speak with him about his country’s customs. We also had opportunities to have lunch at local restaurants. I would highly recommend him.
