Grande Palácio de Constantinopla

Grande Palácio de Constantinopla is an impressive residence of the Byzantine emperors that operated from 330 to 1081.

This complex of buildings, expanded by successive rulers, notably Justinian I and Theophilus, was awe-inspiring with its rich ornamentation of exotic marbles and magnificent mosaics.

The throne room, with its mechanical devices and golden throne, was a technological marvel of its time. The palace, located between the Hippodrome and the Hagia Sophia Basilica, was the administrative and ceremonial heart of the Byzantine Empire.