Topkapi Palace Courtyard in Istanbul

Under the sweeping arches of Topkapi Palace's ornate colonnade stands majestic against an azure sky streaked with wispy clouds. Sunlight filters through to cast intricate shadows upon the courtyard paved with stone tiles, while lush greenery frames this historic edifice. A towering minaret pierces the skyline, completing a scene that resonates with Ottoman splendor and architectural grandeur.