It is strictly separated structurally in a southern wing (Mabeyn-i Hümâyûn, or Selamlık, the quarters reserved for the men) which contains the public representation rooms, and a northern wing (Harem-i Hümâyûn, the Harem) serving as the private residential area for the Sultan and his family.
Secara ketat dipisahkan secara struktural di sayap selatan (Mabeyn-i Hümâyûn, atau Selamlık, tempat yang disediakan untuk para pria) yang berisi ruang representasi publik, dan di sayap utara (Harem-i Hümâyûn, Harem) berfungsi sebagai area perumahan pribadi untuk Sultan dan keluarganya.