Category Archives: Museums
The Hagia Sophia

The construction of the grand Church of Divine Wisdom (Hagia Sophia) was commissioned by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian and begun in 532 over the foundations of an earlier basilica and completed in 548. This cathedral was considered the greatest Christian church until it was taken by the Turks upon the …
Chora Church (Kariye Museum)
Archeological Museum

The Archeological museum which belongs to General Directorate of Monuments and Museums of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Turkey, consists of three museums: Archeology Museum, Old Eastern Works Museum and Enameled Kiosk Museum. Istanbul Archeological Museum which was established as the Empire Museum by the famous artist …
Military Museum
The Museum houses many interesting pieces such as uniforms, weapons, seals, armors of every period of the Ottoman army, great field tents used by the sultans, various battle tools used from the era of the Seljuk Empire to the era of Republic and the chain stretched by the Byzantines across …
Rahmi Koc Museum
Miniaturk Open Air Museum

Miniatures of the most outstanding architectural works of Turkey from past to present, are exhibited in this museum. Specifically prepared Booklets and Audible Systems are available to obtain information about the buildings. With the architectural works exhibited and it’s cafe and refreshment areas with a Golden Horn view, Miniaturk offers …