You are Invited to Witness the Conquest of Istanbul Here you, as an outside observer, shall witness the conquest of Istanbul exactly 558 years after the event. You shall relive that moment as if you had been present during the conquest by Fatih (the Conqueror) Sultan Mehmet II, You shall …
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 …
The Church of the Holy Savior (today a museum)is one of the most delightful finds in Istanbul. Built in the 11th century, over the foundations of the earlier church which dates to the 5th century, the Chora is home to some of the finest mosaics and wall murals to be …
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 …
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 …
The Rahmi Koc Museum is situated on the north side of Halic (Golden Horn). It’s located in the area that used to be called “Lengerhane” meaning “foundry” during the Ottoman Era. Various types of industrial products of past and present are exhibited in this museum. The museum can be visited …
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 …
The building which was until recently known as “Bristol Hotel” was opened to public as “Pera Museum” in June 2005. There is a collection of Anatolian Weights and Measures, a collection of Kutahya Tiles: and Ceramics and a collection of the : important works of European artists in the Museum …