LakesAdapazarı

Lake Poyrazlar

Lake Poyrazlar (Turkish: Poyrazlar Gölü) is a lake located in the Adapazarı Province of northwestern Turkey. The lake is approximately 10 km (6 mi) long and 5 km (3 mi) wide. The lake is surrounded by mountains and forests. The lake is a popular destination for fishing, swimming,…

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Istanbul Illusion Museum

Illusion Museum (Turkish: İllüzyon Müzesi) is a museum in Istanbul, Turkey, that houses a collection of optical illusions. The museum is located in the Beyoğlu district, and was opened in 2014. The museum's collection includes over 50 illusions, including the Ames Room, the Peppe…

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Pammakaristos Church

Pammakaristos Church (Turkish: Pammakaristos Manastırı) is a former Greek Orthodox monastery and church in Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the Fatih district, and is one of the few surviving Byzantine churches in the city. The church was built in the 11th century, and was orig…

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Pera Museum

Pera Museum (Turkish: Pera Müzesi) is a private art museum in Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the Beyoğlu district, and was founded in 1987 by the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation. The museum's collection includes over 2,000 works of art, including paintings, sculptures, drawing…

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Rahmi M. Koç Museum

Rahmi M. Koç Museum (Turkish: Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi) is a private museum in Istanbul, Turkey, that houses a collection of objects related to transportation, industry, and communications. The museum is located in the Hasköy district, and was founded in 1994 by Rahmi M. Koç, a Turkis…

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Rumelihisarı

Rumelihisarı (Turkish: Rumelihisarı) is a fortress on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built by the Ottoman sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in 1452 to protect the city from attacks by the Byzantines. The fortress consists of two walls, one on the landwar…

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Sadberk Hanım Museum

Sadberk Hanım Museum (Turkish: Sadberk Hanım Müzesi) is a private museum in Istanbul, Turkey, that houses a collection of Turkish art and artifacts. The museum was founded in 1980 by Sadberk Hanım, a Turkish philanthropist and art collector. The museum's collection includes over…

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Sakıp Sabancı Museum

Sakıp Sabancı Museum (Turkish: Sakıp Sabancı Müzesi) is a private art museum in Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the Sarıyer district, and was founded in 2002 by Sakıp Sabancı, a Turkish businessman and philanthropist. The museum's collection includes over 2,000 works of art, i…

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The Museum of Innocence

The Museum of Innocence (Turkish: Masumiyet Müzesi) is a museum in Istanbul, Turkey, that was opened in 2012. The museum is based on the novel The Museum of Innocence by Orhan Pamuk, which tells the story of a man who collects objects from his past relationship with a woman. The…

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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turkish: Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi) is a museum in Istanbul, Turkey, that houses a collection of Islamic art from the 7th century to the present day. The museum is located in the Beyoğlu district, and was founded in 1914. The museum's collecti…

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