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Things to do in Istanbul, Turkey: The Best Specialty Museums
The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there. Kick your trip off at the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), which is visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
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1. Cumhuriyet Training Museum
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Carpet And Kilim Museum
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4.0 based on 89 reviews
CARPET AND KILIM MUSEUM The museum is installed in the Blue Mosque's imperial pavilion. The museum contains a fine collection of Usak, Bergama and Konya carpets dating from the 16th to the 19th century. The best examples of 13th-20th century Turkish carpets are exhibited along the ramp, which is the entrance to the pavilion. They were also exhibited in the rooms where the Sultans used to rest. The carpets and kilims on display have been restored and are displayed in a contemporary fashion.
Reviewed By Santasopihaguide - Istanbul, Turkey
İt is a small museum located on the corner of topkapı palace enterance and it has rugs from Ottoman period and make you wonder about work of art in Turkey after thıs museum you must vısıt Topkapı palace and archaeology museum bcs it is near by and and you wıll fınd attachmend with carpet museum
3. Istanbul Museum of The History of Science & Technology in Islam
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4.0 based on 197 reviews
Was opened in 2008 with a concept prepared by Prof. Dr. Fuat Sezgin, an Islamic science historian. Exhibiting works, devices and tools invented and developed by Islamic scientists between the 9th and 16th centuries, the museum consists of 12 sections including astronomy, clocks and marine, war technology, medicine, mining, physics, maths and geometry, architecture and city planning, chemistry and optics, geography and cinevision screening room.
Reviewed By mamouni768 - London, United Kingdom
Fantastic opportunity to get some insight into the advanced scientific achievements of previous times in the islamic world and how scientists at that time benefitted from previous nations and what impact they had on generations to come elsewhere. They had to design artefacts either based on description in books because no originals disappeared or they are displayed in other museums around the world. Nonetheless it’s an interesting collection and reminder of great and inspirational achievements.
4. Railway Museum, Istanbul
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4.0 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By atulya_sinha - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Sirkeci station, located on the south bank of the Golden Horn, was once the eastern terminus of the famed Orient Express. Although there are no long distance trains starting from this station nowadays, the building with its Oriental-Gothic facade and stained glass windows (designed by German architect August Jasmund, completed in 1890) is well worth a visit. Another incentive to visit the station is the small, but well-stocked, railway museum located near the first platform. There is a large variety of exhibits, ranging from a mannequin in a conductor’s uniform to old furniture, documents, photos and model trains. There is also a cut model of a cab, with the controls still intact. In addition, there are rails, track fittings, signalling equipment, field telephones, time tables, and so on, which will delight the heart of professional railwaymen as well as rail-fans. At the time of our visit, the sole attendant was an elderly lady, who did not speak English. However, she welcomed all visitors with a smile and had no hesitation in posing for pictures. There is no ticket, but the visiting hours are rather restrictive. My only complaint is that they do not offer any souvenirs for sale.
5. Hagia Irene Museum
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3.5 based on 377 reviews
The Hagia Irene located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace is the oldest church of the Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine). It was also the second largest church in Istanbul after Hagia Sophia. Hagia Irene, originally means “sacred peace” (Hagia Eirene), has a special meaning as the first place where Turkish museology was born.
Reviewed By atulya_sinha - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Hagia Irene (“Holy Peace”) is a Greek Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapi Palace. It was built by Emperor Constantine I and it served as a cathedral and the seat of the Greek Patriarch till the construction of its much larger companion church Hagia Sophia (“Holy Wisdom”) in 360 CE. The original structure was burnt down during the Nika revolt in 532 CE, and it was subsequently built by Emperor Justinian in 548 CE. Later, it was damaged by an earthquake in 740 CE. After the Ottoman conquest, the church was enclosed in the boundaries of the Topkapi Palace and its cross was replaced by a crescent moon. It was one of few major churches which was not converted into a mosque, but instead it was used as an arsenal, a warehouse and a museum. Hagia Irene is used primarily as concert hall at present. Tourists like to visit this church although there is not much to see inside - except its synthronon (rows of circular seating) and a few frescoes. The entry fee is covered by the Museum Pass.
