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Exterior view of the Chamber of Petitions (Arz Odasi) from inside the Third Court, looking west
Exterior detail showing the portico and eaves on the western side of the Chamber of Petitions (Arz Odasi). In the background, the back elevation of the library of Ahmed III
Painted marble fountain flanking the entrance to the Chamber of Petitions (Arz Odasi) with inscription in Persian dedicated to donor "Solomon of the Age [...] fountainhead of generosity, justice and the sea of beneficence", Süleyman the Magnificent (1520-1566)
Calligraphy above the entrance to the Chamber of Petitions (Arz Odasi), the Muslim prayer of beginnings (Besmele). The plaque commemorates a restoration by Ahmed III in 1724
Interior view toward a fireplace
Exterior view of the Audience Hall (Arz Odasi or Arz Divanhanesi) Pavilion in the Third Court.

The Chamber of Petitions - Working copy
Istanbul, Türkiye

Located behind the Gate of Felicity, this was the hall in which the Sultan interacted with the state administration.

Source:
"Arz Odası (Audience Hall)." Topkapi Palace Museum. Accessed January 24, 2016. http://www.topkapisarayi.gov.tr/en/content/arz-odas%C4%B1-audience-hall.
Location
Topkapi Sarayi, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Istanbul
Türkiye
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The Third Court
The Third Court
Istanbul, Türkiye
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Arz Odasi
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The Chamber of Petitions - Working copy
Istanbul, Türkiye
Located behind the Gate of Felicity, this was the hall in which the Sultan interacted with the state administration.

Source:
"Arz Odası (Audience Hall)." Topkapi Palace Museum. Accessed January 24, 2016. http://www.topkapisarayi.gov.tr/en/content/arz-odas%C4%B1-audience-hall.
Location
Topkapi Sarayi, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Exterior view of the Chamber of Petitions (Arz Odasi) from inside the Third Court, looking west
ITH0334
B & W print
Exterior detail showing the portico and eaves on the western side of the Chamber of Petitions (Arz Odasi). In the background, the back elevation of the library of Ahmed III
ITH0335
35 mm slide
Painted marble fountain flanking the entrance to the Chamber of Petitions (Arz Odasi) with inscription in Persian dedicated to donor "Solomon of the Age [...] fountainhead of generosity, justice and the sea of beneficence", Süleyman the Magnificent (1520-1566)
ITH0336
35 mm slide
Calligraphy above the entrance to the Chamber of Petitions (Arz Odasi), the Muslim prayer of beginnings (Besmele). The plaque commemorates a restoration by Ahmed III in 1724
ITH0337
35 mm slide
Interior view toward a fireplace
Topkapi Sarayi: Arz Odasi
digital photograph
Exterior view of the Audience Hall (Arz Odasi or Arz Divanhanesi) Pavilion in the Third Court.
TopkapiSarayi. Library and Audience Hall. Enderun Court.
digital photograph
Associated Names
Istanbul
Istanbul
Türkiye
place
Part of Site
The Third Court
The Third Court
Istanbul, Türkiye
Variant Names
Arz Odasi
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