When is Palace of the Porphyrogenitus open?
Mon closed; Tue–Sun 10 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 1 November 2026.
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MuseumFener
Palace of the Porphyrogenitus
- 4.43.0k reviews
- Closed now
Restored Byzantine palace beside Istanbul’s land walls, displaying Ottoman ceramics and tile-making history.
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When is the best time to visit Palace of the Porphyrogenitus?
It's at its best mornings and afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Palace of the Porphyrogenitus indoors or outdoors?
Both indoors and outdoors: partly covered, so it works in light rain.
Is Palace of the Porphyrogenitus good for kids?
Yes, it welcomes children.
How much does Palace of the Porphyrogenitus cost?
Tickets 570 TL foreign adult; 1 TL domestic full ticket.
Do you need to book Palace of the Porphyrogenitus?
No, you can walk in.
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How long do you need at Palace of the Porphyrogenitus?
About 60 minutes.
Where is Palace of the Porphyrogenitus?
Ayvansaray, 34087 Fatih/İstanbul.
Is Palace of the Porphyrogenitus wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: wheelchair accessible parking, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible seating, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 1 November 2026; kids, cost, booking and setting verified by the Wedar team. Where our data comes from
Right now · 5:45 am
Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens tomorrow 10 am.
In its favour
- Best in the morning
15°
Light rain
- Feels
- 16°
- Rain
- 90%
- Wind
- 3km/h
- 6am
15° - 7am15°
- 8am
15°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Before you go
Plan your visit
Hours
Closed now- mondayToday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- wednesday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- saturday
- 10 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 10 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 1 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Palace of the Porphyrogenitus
- 2 Kariye Mosque · 5 min
- 3 Pier Cafe Restaurant · 16 min
- 4 Rahmi M. Koç Museum · 19 min
- 5 Nickelodeon Play! Tersane Istanbul · 21 min
Good to know
- Tickets 570 TL foreign adult; 1 TL domestic full ticket
- Walk-ins welcome
- Allow about 60 min
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.4from 3.0k reviews
Known for
- Byzantine palace
- Ottoman ceramics
- City walls
- Viewing terrace
Around Fener
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Kariye MosqueTemple · 5 min walk
Pier Cafe RestaurantTurkish · 16 min walk
Rahmi M. Koç MuseumMuseum · 19 min walk
Nickelodeon Play! Tersane IstanbulTheme park · 21 min walk
On nearby
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer. Leave with a rain shell. Umbrella all day.
Light layerThe whole time
Rain shellThe whole time
UmbrellaThe whole time