Ahmed Adnan Saygun Arts Center

Ahmed Adnan Saygun Arts Center (Turkish: Ahmed Adnan Saygun Sanat Merkezi) is a performing arts center in Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the Kadıköy district, and was founded in 1970. The center's main venue is the 1,200-seat Ahmed Adnan Saygun Concert Hall. The center also has a 400-seat recital hall, a 200-seat theater, and a number of rehearsal rooms. The center hosts a variety of concerts, plays, and other events throughout the year.

2 Hour 45 Minute
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Yıldız Palace

Yıldız Palace (Turkish: Yıldız Sarayı) is a palace in Istanbul, Turkey. It was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans from the 19th century to the early 20th century. The palace is located on the European side of the Bosphorus, in the Yıldız district. The palace complex consists of several buildings, including the main palace, the Harem, and the Yıldız Park. The main palace is a large, two-story building with a central courtyard. The Harem ..

3 Hour 50 Minute
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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 collection includes over 40,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, manuscripts, textiles, and ceramics. The collection focuses on Islamic art from the Ottoman Empire, but ..

2 Hour 45 Minute
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Topkapı Palace

Topkapı Palace (Turkish: Topkapı Sarayı) is a palace in Istanbul, Turkey. It was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The palace is located on the eastern tip of the peninsula of Sarayburnu, overlooking the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. The palace complex consists of four main courtyards, each with its own gate. The first courtyard is the Outer Courtyard, which is open to the public. The second courty..

4 Hour 25 Minute
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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 museum's collection includes over 8,000 objects, including photographs, letters, and personal belongings. The museum also has a library, a research center, and a gift sho..

2 Hour 50 Minute
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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, including paintings, sculptures, drawings, and manuscripts. The collection focuses on Turkish art from the 19th century to the present day, but also includes works from ot..

2 Hour 45 Minute
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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 10,000 objects, including paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, and textiles. The collection focuses on Turkish art from the 16th century to the present day, but also..

2 Hour 5 Minute
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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 landward side and one on the seaward side. The landward wall is 1,800 meters long and has 13 towers. The seaward wall is 1,600 meters long and has 16 towers. The fortress is ope..

3 Hour 10 Minute
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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 Turkish businessman and philanthropist. The museum's collection includes over 10,000 objects, including cars, trains, ships, airplanes, and machinery. The museum also has a lib..

3 Hour 50 Minute
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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, drawings, and manuscripts. The collection focuses on Turkish art from the 19th century to the present day, but also includes works from other parts of the world. The museum also..

2 Hour 35 Minute
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