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 originally dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The church was converted into a mosque in the 15th century, and was later used as a museum. The church is now open to the public, and..
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 Pepper's Ghost, and the Necker Cube. The museum also has a number of interactive exhibits, such as a 3D maze and a virtual reality experience.
Istanbul Military Museum (Turkish: İstanbul Askeri Müzesi) is a military museum in Istanbul, Turkey. It is located in the Tophane district, and is part of the Turkish Armed Forces. The museum was founded in 1846, and has a collection of over 30,000 artifacts. The collection includes weapons, uniforms, flags, and documents from the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Turkey. The museum also has a library, a research center, and a gift shop.
Maslak Palace (Turkish: Maslak Kasrı) is a palace in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the 19th century by Sultan Abdülaziz, and was used as a summer palace by the Ottoman sultans. The palace is located on the European side of the Bosphorus, and is surrounded by a large park. The palace is open to the public, and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul. The palace was built in the 1850s, and is an example of Ottoman architectur..
Madame Tussauds Istanbul is a wax museum in Istanbul, Turkey. It is the first Madame Tussauds museum in the country, and opened in 2014. The museum is located in the Taksim Square area, and has a collection of over 60 wax figures of famous people from Turkey and around the world. The museum also has a number of interactive exhibits, such as a movie theater and a virtual reality experience.
Küçüksu Palace (Turkish: Küçüksu Kasrı) is a palace in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built in the 19th century by Sultan Abdülaziz, and was used as a summer palace by the Ottoman sultans. The palace is located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus, and is surrounded by a large park. The palace is open to the public, and is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Istanbul. The palace was built in the 1850s, and is an example of Ottoman architecture..
Kandilli Earthquake Museum (Turkish: Kandilli Rasathanesi Deprem Müzesi) is a museum in Istanbul, Turkey, that is dedicated to the history of earthquake research in Turkey. The museum is located in the Kandilli neighborhood of Üsküdar, and is part of the Kandilli Observatory and Earthquake Research Institute. The museum was founded in 1996, and has a collection of over 1,000 artifacts, including photographs, instruments, and documents. The museum..
Jewish Museum of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Hahambaşılığı Musevi Müzesi) is a museum in Istanbul, Turkey, that is dedicated to the history and culture of the Jewish community in Turkey. The museum was founded in 2001, and is located in the Beyoğlu district. The museum's collection includes over 2,000 artifacts, including paintings, sculptures, textiles, and manuscripts. The museum also has a library, a research center, and a gift shop.
Istanbul Zoology Museum (Turkish: İstanbul Üniversitesi Zooloji Müzesi) is a zoology museum in Istanbul, Turkey. The museum is located in the Beyoğlu district, and is part of the Istanbul University. The museum was founded in 1903, and has a collection of over 40,000 specimens. The collection includes animals from all over the world, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and fish. The museum also has a library, a research center, and a ..
İstanbul Toy Museum (Turkish: İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi) is a toy museum in Istanbul, Turkey. The museum was founded in 2005, and is located in the Beyoğlu district. The museum's collection includes over 5,000 toys from around the world, dating from the 18th century to the present day. The museum also has a library, a research center, and a gift shop.
