Suggestions for Museum near Cankurtaran, Istanbul

Melanie • September 26, 2013Don't miss this little gem of a museum, which is included with your admission to the Archeology Museum. The tile reliefs from Babylon's Ishtar Gate are exquisite.

Foodie • November 19, 2018Liked it, despite heavy reconstructions and Constantine's sarcophagus being closed. Museum of the Ancient Orient was the best start with excellent audio commentary, so do get the audio guide

Tatjana N. • April 4, 2014Travelling through history... Take time to enjoy in beautiful grounds and gardens. And view over Bosphorus, of course.

Hasan D. • October 24, 2019Buram buram tarih kokan ve kutsal emanetlerle bezenmiş bu sarayı, İstanbul’a galipte görmeden gitmek olmaz. Etkileyici...

Angelica M. • September 21, 2013İstanbul'un ruhunu hissettiğiniz yer :)

Ana V. • January 11, 2015Very interesting! Incredible mozaics. Go in winter for less crowd.

Müzeyyen Ç. • November 2, 2013Görülmesi lazım ve öyle bir anlatan olsun ki yanınızda tarih canlansın gözünüzde!☆☆☆

Foodie • November 19, 2018Start with Harem first, as it closes earlier. Get the audio guides here with no queues! Had to wait for half an hour to get one at the entrance! ID is needed. Photos are mostly allowed

Carl G. • January 1, 2016Beautiful little church built by Justinian just before work started on the Aya Sofya.

Ömer Y. • November 7, 2014In 1953, it was opened to the public as a museum of Turkish and Islamic art, and was later incorporated into the Istanbul Archaeology Museums.

David • March 25, 2015Broad choice of quality souvenirs of Topkapi palace.

Devochkasevera • October 25, 2015Будьте готовы к тому, что очень много народа)) а в целом очень интересно!!! 5-6 часов познания вам гарантированы! Ноги откажут на выходе)

Önder B. • November 9, 2014If you are around Ayasofya, do not miss Selim the second's monumental tomb. Built by Mimar Sinan, it is one of the finest examples of classical period Ottoman architecture.

Almina B. • June 15, 2014mabedimmmmmmmmmm

Carl G. • January 1, 2016Excellent overview of the history of carpet trading in Istanbul.

Ahmet K. • August 7, 2013Mukemmel bi manzara super bi ruzqar esintisi insan kendinden geciyo :)

Murat G. • May 28, 2015Saat meraklılarının kaçırmaması gereken bir müze

çiğdem k. • July 25, 2013Harika bi yer ama henüz ziyarete açık değil :)