Pierre Loti Hill
Fun & Active
34
7
Besides the café, Pierre Loti Hill has several restaurants, a cemetery and many historical buildings. You can either walk up the hill or take a cable car.
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SALT Galata
Museums & Galleries
41
14
If you enjoy feeding your mind with creative exhibitions, losing yourself in libraries, admiring spectacular views and relishing delicious food, chances are SALT Galata will turn out to be your favourite spot in the city!
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Local Experience
Turkish Paper Marbling (Ebru) Class in Istanbul
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EUR
Duration
2.5 h
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese
Santralistanbul
Fun & Active
18
1
You will be suprised and fascinated by the control room and the giant turbine-generators of old Power Plant, where the electricty of İstanbul used to generated. You can take awesome pictures in the control room, which looks like a movie set.
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Maiden's Tower
Fun & Active
24
4
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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Rahmi Koç Musuem
Fun & Active
26
8
Its collections cover aviation, transportation, navigation, engineering, communications, scientific devices… There’s even a ferry, a submarine, a plane and train wagons, all full-size!
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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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Turkish Paper Marbling (Ebru) Class in Istanbul
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72
EUR
Duration
2.5 h
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese
Ayasofya | Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
Museums & Galleries
31
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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Chora Museum (Kariye Müzesi)
Fun & Active
21
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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Istanbul Modern
Museums & Galleries
29
7
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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İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi
Fun & Active
19
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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İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri
Museums & Galleries
14
4
there is no match to the cultural diversity of this museum
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TAK
Museums & Galleries
8
1
Embrace the local culture and attend one of their atelier programs, art walks or cinema nights. Check their schedule for other activities and events.
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Harbiye Askeri Müzesi
Museums & Galleries
10
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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Doğançay Museum
Museums & Galleries
7
2
Burhan Dogançay and his father Adil Dogançay are two of Turkey’s most important painters. Don't miss the opportunity to see their incredible art! Note that the Museum’s façade is very narrow, so keep an eye out for the entrance.
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Milk Gallery & Design Store
Museums & Galleries
16
0
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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