Maiden's Tower
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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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Ayasofya | Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
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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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Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Istanbul’s Sirkeci Train Station sirkeci ( Dede Efendi House in Sultanahmet )
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Pierre Loti Hill
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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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İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi
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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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SALT Galata
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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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Istanbul Modern
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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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Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Istanbul’s Sirkeci Train Station sirkeci ( Dede Efendi House in Sultanahmet )
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1 h
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English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Estonian, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese
Büyük Valide Han
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If you like to see the city from a hidden rooftop behind the locked doors, have a look at it.
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Chora Museum (Kariye Müzesi)
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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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Santralistanbul
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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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Rahmi Koç Musuem
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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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İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri
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there is no match to the cultural diversity of this museum
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Istanbul Military Museum
Museums & Galleries
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One of the greatest military museums in the world. Much can be learned about Turkish history from this museum. If you are into history it should be you number one destination. The entrance fee is really affordable, under €2.
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Doğançay Museum
Museums & Galleries
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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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Harbiye Askeri Müzesi
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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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Artwalk Istanbul
Museums & Galleries
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Artwalk Istanbul tours take place every Saturday from 1–4 pm. There are four routes to choose from:
1. Galatasaray–Galata
2. Tophane–Karaköy
3. Nişantaşı
4. Akaretler
Tours are limited to a minimum of five and maximum of 10 participants. Send them an email for prices.
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