Directorate of National Palaces

The historical and cultural heritage sites under the National Palaces administration were among the most visited attractions by domestic and international tourists in 2024.

According to a statement from the National Palaces Presidency, the number of visitors to National Palaces in 2024 increased by 20 percent compared to the previous year, rising from 7,261,241 to 8,709,027.

The ongoing restoration endeavors over five years at Istanbul's Yıldız Palace, one of the significant structures from the Ottoman Empire era, have unveiled 19th-century wall paintings and decorations concealed within its walls.