Ingresso della sala del Consiglio Imperiale del Palazzo Topkapi Istanbul Turchia // ISTANBUL, Turchia - l'ingresso esterno decorato con decorazioni alla sala del Consiglio Imperiale nel Palazzo Tokpaki. La finestra dorata del Consiglio Imperiale è accessibile attraverso la Torre di giustizia, aggiungendo così l'importanza del simbolismo della giustizia. L'edificio del Consiglio Imperiale (Dîvân-ı Hümâyûn) è la camera in cui i ministri di stato, i ministri del consiglio (Dîvân Heyeti), il Consiglio Imperiale, composto dal Gran visir (Paşa Kapısı), dai visir e da altri importanti funzionari dello stato ottomano, tenevano riunioni.
6706 x 4476 px | 56,8 x 37,9 cm | 22,4 x 14,9 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
2 febbraio 2015
Ubicazione:
Fatih, Istanbul, Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Turkey / Türkiye
Altre informazioni:
Photograph by David Coleman. The Imperial Council Hall, known as Divan-i Hümayun or Kubbealtı in Turkish, is a crucial component of Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. This ornate chamber served as the heart of Ottoman governance, where the grand vizier and council members convened to deliberate on matters of state and receive foreign emissaries. The hall's interior is a testament to the opulence and sophistication of Ottoman art and architecture. Lavishly decorated, it features intricate gilded ornaments, exquisite calligraphy, and vibrant Iznik tiles that adorn the walls. The ceiling, often elaborately painted and gilded, adds to the room's grandeur. Stained glass windows filter light into the space, creating a soft, ethereal ambiance befitting its imperial purpose. Constructed as part of Topkapi Palace in the 15th century under Sultan Mehmed II, the Imperial Council Hall witnessed centuries of Ottoman rule. Its layout typically includes a section where the Sultan could secretly observe proceedings through a grilled window, emphasizing the absolute nature of Ottoman rule while maintaining the illusion of delegated authority. The hall's importance in Ottoman statecraft cannot be overstated. It was here that some of the most significant decisions affecting the vast empire were made, from military campaigns to diplomatic negotiations. The term "Sublime Porte, " often used to refer to the Ottoman government, originally denoted this very location. Today, as part of the Topkapi Palace Museum complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the Imperial Council Hall offers visitors a glimpse into the intricate workings of Ottoman imperial administration. Its preservation allows for a tangible connection to the political history of one of the world's great empires, showcasing not only architectural and artistic achievements but also the sophisticated bureaucratic system that governed a multicontinental realm for centuries. Located in the historic Sultanahmet district of Istanbul, on
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