İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi
Museums & Galleries
18
2
Come here for an intriguing journey through the history of toys. The ground floor looks like a submarine, while the other floors are named after characters from the “Town Musicians of Bremen” folktale by the Brothers Grimm.
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Pierre Loti Hill
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31
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Named after the well-known French novelist Pierre Loti, this hill offers perfect views of the Golden Horn. It’s also home to a famous café that bears the same name. Loti lived in Istanbul for many years and was a big fan of the city. The café is a meeting point for lovers and couples, and has featured in many Turkish romance films.
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Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Istanbul’s Sirkeci Train Station
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Duration
1 h
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Estonian, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese
Istanbul Modern
Museums & Galleries
27
6
With a tightly packed schedule and constantly rotating exhibitions, Istanbul Modern has something to please art lovers of all ages. There’s also a store inside the gallery where you can purchase unique souvenirs, as well as a café overlooking the Bosphorus.
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Büyük Valide Han
Museums & Galleries
32
10
If you like to see the city from a hidden rooftop behind the locked doors, have a look at it.
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Ayasofya | Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
Museums & Galleries
29
7
Hagia Sophia was a Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal basilica (church), later an imperial mosque, and now a museum (Ayasofya Müzesi) in Istanbul, Turkey.
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Maiden's Tower
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22
3
It’s a great place for a 360-degree view of Istanbul. Take a seat at the café, have a drink at the bar or enjoy a meal at the restaurant. They serve breakfast and brunch. You can get a boat to the island from either Kabataş or Üsküdar-Salacak.
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Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Istanbul’s Sirkeci Train Station
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18
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Duration
1 h
Languages
English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Estonian, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese
Rahmi Koç Musuem
Museums & Galleries
22
7
This glorious museum is dedicated to the history of transport, industry and communications. It houses a fantastic collection of objects highlighting Turkey’s industrial past.
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Chora Museum (Kariye Müzesi)
Museums & Galleries
20
7
It's a very well preserved church to see the Roman art of Istanbul. You will be fascinated by the atmosphere of the mosaics and frescos where the story of Jesus and Virgin Mary is told. To rent a voice guide is highly recommended.
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Milk Gallery & Design Store
Shopping
16
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If you’re into street art and are curious about how it’s perceived and practised in Istanbul, you should definitely check out Milk. The exhibition openings are always crowded and always surprising. You might even catch a live tattoo session!
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SALT Galata
Museums & Galleries
39
12
Locals adore this place. Set in the former Imperial Ottoman Bank headquarters in Karaköy, it offers top-notch art exhibitions and superb views. It also houses a specialised public library and archive, research spaces and a conference hall.
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Miniatürk
Museums & Galleries
8
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Head here for a quick overview of Turkish history. What else awaits you? A helicopter flight simulator, a crystal museum, a souvenir shop, restaurants, mazes and more. Ferries to the park depart from Beşiktaş and Kabataş piers. It’s also easily accessible by bus.
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Harbiye Askeri Müzesi
Museums & Galleries
9
3
Besides the exhibitions, you can watch a traditional “Mehteran” (Ottoman military band) ceremony. Mehteran have accompanied Turkish armies to every war since the birth of the first Turkish state.
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Sile
Museums & Galleries
6
1
the beach areas are exquisite and modest, to the lover couples, get together retreats and picnicking as young adults. the fresh seafood and the large gorgeous escapement. the place is breathtaking. the sunsets are breathtaking at first sight, to add icing sugar on top of the cake, you will find the biggest lighthouse tower in Istanbul.
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Turkish Paper Marbling (Ebru) Class in Istanbul
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Duration
2.5 h
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese
Hisart Müzesi
Museums & Galleries
6
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This impressive museum houses the largest diorama collection in the world, including military and ethnographic pieces from the Roman Empire, Ottoman Empire, Anatolian Seljuk State, WWI and WWII, Turkish Salvation War and Iraq War.
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TAK
Museums & Galleries
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TAK (Design Atelier Kadiköy) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to cultivating ideas, creative collaboration and kick-starting all kinds of interesting projects.
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