On view are highlights of Ottoman art such as the sultans' portraits and kaftans, miniatures and paintings of important events in history, carpets, gifts to the sultan, religious relics, marble turbans, mystical objects, great works of literature and science, calligraphy, ceramics, water pipes and musical instruments. All these objects are to be found in more than 10 structures designed by Kossman.deJong and placed inside the medieval church. They are combined with old and new film footage and intriguing musical excerpts. In all, some 300 objects of the sultans from many museums in Istanbul comprise this show, including those from the world-famous Topkapi Museum.
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Click here for Topkapi: Ottoman Princes at the Court of Versailles.
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