This solid silver replica of the fountain outside Topkapi is one of the treasures on display.

Another treasure is this silver urn with the head of a hawk.

These lovely silver works of art were gifts to the Sultan.

A view of the kitchens at Topkapi where the chefs served meals to some 5,000 people a day.

A fountain in a pool at Topkapi.

A view of one of the many tiles and marble work on the walls of Topkapi

The Council Room at Topkapi had ingenious security; it was surrounded by fountains so listeners couldn’t hear anything said inside over the sound of running water.