If you are going to visit Istanbul soon, now you can dine at a Police Station and feel the Ottoman atmosphere.
On 26 September 2009, Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister Mr. Ertugrul Gunay opened the renovated Ottoman Police Station at the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey.
Built at the 1st courtyard of Topkapi Palace in the 19th century Outer Police Station has been restored for tourists coming to visit the Topkapi palace. From now on, the old Police Station will serve as a restaurant for visitors. Moreover, the building will be a venue for congresses, conferences and can house special nights with a gala dinner.
During the restoration of building some ruins are uncovered. A new section at the Topkapi Palace is formed to exhibit those ruins that belong to the Byzantine period.
Samson Ksenedokhion (hospital / alms house) or the city's Episkopion (Episcopal Palace) will host curious tourists near the St. Irene Church & Museum. Ongoing excavations will form a new archaeological park within the Topkapi Palace.
Source:http://www.ftnnews.com
