Museums
Byzantine cisterns, Ottoman treasuries and modern galleries — where Istanbul keeps three empires worth of collections.
16 placesBasilica Cistern
One of Istanbul’s most popular spots, Basilica Cistern is located in Sultanahmet, and is a historical, cultural, and downright amazing place to visit!
Chora Church
Often referred these days as the ‘Chora Museum’, Chora Church is a must visit for anyone who enjoys mosaics and artworks from history.
Galata Mevlevi Lodge
The Galata Mevlevi Lodge will take you to a whole different world, surrounding by the tranquility of the Sufi culture. As a tourist one would get acquainted
Hagia Irene
The Hagia Irene Museum is a spot which many people tend to stumble upon, but it is one which they are always glad they did!
Istanbul Archaeology Museum
The purpose of the Istanbul archaeology museum is well served. The museum is very elaborate and spread on a very large area.
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
The Istanbul Museum of Modern Art is a private museum which opened its doors in 2004. Since then it has hosted various different artists...
Istanbul Photography Museum
In-keeping with the cultural vibe, the Istanbul Photography Museum aims to bring attention and celebration to the art of photography.
Military Museum
Anyone who is interested in Turkey’s military history throughout the ages will find a visit to the Military Museum a great way to spend a few hours.
Mosaic Museum
The old age art of mosaic may no longer be fully practiced today, and that’s exactly why it makes the Great Palace Mosaic Museum fascinating. Unlike Your regular form of art of painting , photography, or drawing, the art of mosaic is a picture or pattern produced by arranging together small and colored pieces
Museum of Innocence
The Museum of Innocence may come off as an actual museum only, but this is also the title of a well-known novel that is based in Turkey. The internationally acclaimed novel is a token of literature that has brought so much attention to the Turkish culture and lifestyle and what the country has to offer to its visitors.
Panorama 1453
Panorama 1453 is anything but the modern, and is actually a very useful way of travelling back in time, to the very conquest of Constantinople itself.
Pera Museum
Pera Museum is a private museum that aims at offering a broad and wide range of art services and high quality art and culture. The museum is located in the historical building that was once the former Hotel Bristol. The museum was officially inaugurated in June 2005.
Rahmi M Koc Museum
This first of its kind museum is dedicated to the history of transport, industry, and communications. The museum was founded by Rahmi M Koc. He was a member of the wealthiest dynasty in Turkey and retired boss of the Koc Group.
Sadberk Hanim Museum
The Sadberk Hanim Museum is a private museum, which is located at the Bosphorus side in the Sariyer district. The museum as established by the Vehbi Koç Foundation in memory of Vehbi Koç’s wife who was deceased.
Sakip Sabanci Museum
The Sakip Sabanci Museum is located in The District of Emirgan in Istanbul . It is more of a university museum of art also serving an academic purpose, and it is highly known for its type of exhibited calligraphy and archaeology.
The Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
The Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is a combination of culture that is well expressed in the way the museum is set up to the public, and the museum itself symbolises a form of unity among people. The museum has a history filled with cultural perspectives appreciated by both the locals and the tourists.