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Museums

Istanbul is filled with some of the world’s best museums. Historical artifacts and evidence of civilization from thousands of years ago, around the Anatolia and Mesopotamia periods and pre-historical ages are scattered throughout several museums in Istanbul. If you’re in the city, you can choose from the list of museums below to match your interest:

HISTORICAL MUSEUMS

o Archeological Museum – Built in three locations, this museum includes architectural structures that resemble the Greek temples; mosaics excavated dating back to 1935 and archeological artifacts from Egypt, Arabia, Anatolia and Mesopotamia.

o Military Museum – If you’re interested in army gear and history, this museum is home to old gun models, army clothing and military tools.

o Naval Museum – Displays documents and goods throughout the history of Turkish navigation.

o Yedikule Museum – Used to be a prison, this site plays an important role in Byzantium and Ottoman histories.

o Historical Sites – Most Istanbul museums today were used as important sites through history. These include the Yerebatan Palace, Dolmabahce Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace.

MUSEUMS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE

o Asiyan Museum – If you like poetry and other literary works of Poet Tevfik Fikret, visit this museum at the ridges of Rumelia.

o Ataturk Museum – The old house of Ataturk, where his mother and family lived, will come alive complete with his personal belongings found at Sisli.

MUSEUMS OF ARTS AND CULTURE

o Tiled Kiosk – Found at the Topkapi Palace, this museum presents amazing Turkish tiles and ceramic pieces throughout history.

o Classical Turkish Literature Museum – Includes manuscripts about Muslim literature and religion situated at Itfaiye, Faith.

o “Paintings and Sculpture Museum”, “Tanzimat Museum” and “Turkish & Islamic Works Museum” – Displays magnificent paintings and sculptures of famous Turkish artists

o Elgiz Museum of Contemporary Art – Filled with Turkish and International contemporary arts for young artists; holds seminars and lectures by experienced artists around the world.

Some museums in Istanbul, such as the Rumeli Hisari, hold concerts from time to time. So if you plan to learn about Turkish history, culture and the arts, then visit one of these museums today and have a new perception of Turkish art.



Hotels \| Activities \| Attractions \| Museums \| Restaurants \| Nightlife \| Shopping \| Travel Guide \| Map Museums Istanbul is filled with some of the world’s best museums. Historical artifacts and evidence of civilization from thousands of years ago, around the Anatolia and Mesopotamia periods and pre-historical ages are scattered throughout several museums in Istanbul. If you’re in the city, you can choose from the list of museums below to match your interest: HISTORICAL MUSEUMS o Archeological Museum – Built in three locations, this museum includes architectural structures that resemble the Greek temples; mosaics excavated dating back to 1935 and archeological artifacts from Egypt, Arabia, Anatolia and Mesopotamia. o Military Museum – If you’re interested in army gear and history, this museum is home to old gun models, army clothing and military tools. o Naval Museum – Displays documents and goods throughout the history of Turkish navigation. o Yedikule Museum – Used to be a prison, this site plays an important role in Byzantium and Ottoman histories. o Historical Sites – Most Istanbul museums today were used as important sites through history. These include the Yerebatan Palace, Dolmabahce Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace. MUSEUMS OF FAMOUS PEOPLE o Asiyan Museum – If you like poetry and other literary works of Poet Tevfik Fikret, visit this museum at the ridges of Rumelia. o Ataturk Museum – The old house of Ataturk, where his mother and family lived, will come alive complete with his personal belongings found at Sisli. MUSEUMS OF ARTS AND CULTURE o Tiled Kiosk – Found at the Topkapi Palace, this museum presents amazing Turkish tiles and ceramic pieces throughout history. o Classical Turkish Literature Museum – Includes manuscripts about Muslim literature and religion situated at Itfaiye, Faith. o “Paintings and Sculpture Museum”, “Tanzimat Museum” and “Turkish & Islamic Works Museum” – Displays magnificent paintings and sculptures of famous Turkish artists o Elgiz Museum of Contemporary Art – Filled with Turkish and International contemporary arts for young artists; holds seminars and lectures by experienced artists around the world. Some museums in Istanbul, such as the Rumeli Hisari, hold concerts from time to time. So if you plan to learn about Turkish history, culture and the arts, then visit one of these museums today and have a new perception of Turkish art. Istanbul Discount Hotels \| All Rights Reserved