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- Sheila3 contributionsMost beautiful Byzantine mosaics and definitely worth a visit despite the following diatribe! Just ensure to use hotel facilities before departing as location somewhat far from other attractions in Sultanmet
As the church is now in use as I mosque I had thought entry was free. Apparantly the president recently decided to impose an admission fee. Having paid 20 euros I was annoyed to find there was additional charge for use of toilet facilities and the attendant was rude and agressive.
I understand tourism is an important revenue source but I would expect basic facilities as toilets should be available to use if one has already paid to enter the building. I consider this to be an overt rip off and exploitation of visitors. ( hence the 4 and not 5 star rating )Written November 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Pinar B1 contributionAmazing environment, galeries, beautiful restaurant, great service and food. Many thanks to Ecem who served me with great kindness.
PinarWritten November 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - BokkopRibamar, Portugal135 contributionsA wonderful museum, that wasn't busy at all -- perhaps because we went at 6pm (not deliberately but because we had had a full day. That day it was open until 9!). The comparison with the V&A is irresistable.
The collection covers a variety of cultural artifacts -- carpets, clothing, room interiors, pottery, jewellery etc. My favourite exhibit was the shadow puppets, which includes a film of a performance including the background to the art. The building is also fascinating.
If your guidebook says that all government-run museums in the country close on Mondays, well this one doesn't. It is poorly signposted but is right next to the Hagio Sophia History & Experience Museum (not the church!)Written October 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - IlyaNJMarlboro, NJ990 contributionsI only briefly stepped into this museum as it was undergoing renovation, but what I managed to see certainly suggested that I would enjoy a full return visit. Very nice selection of mosaics on offer.Written November 6, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mf GEl Paso, TX8 contributionsamazing experience!
will help you understand Istanbul history ( the fall of Constantinople and the creation of Istanbul)
the museum is located in a walking of the actual wallWritten March 16, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Explore21Dubai, United Arab Emirates22 contributionsI like this place, the view is amazing and bridge is something not easy to understand how they made it, I wish to visit againWritten January 16, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- MemoChicago, IL159 contributionsThe walk through of this brand new building is worth the price of admission , approximately $US 4 per person. All the art - painting and sculpture- is devoted to Turkish artists. We did not see any art on display prior to the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire. I’m not suggesting there wasn’t art work prior to that time it’s just not on display. Cubism, modern art and even a small room devoted to nudes. The rooms are enormous covering 3 floors massive museum. The sculptures are on display in various rooms, fascinating. If you’re on the waterfront stop in.Written May 21, 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- LuckylassAlberta, Canada17 contributionsA delightful museum with many interesting exhibits. It's wonderful to arrive by ferry from either Eminonu or Besiktas.Written January 20, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Neslihan A8 contributionsIt is hidden in one of many streets in Beyoglu. Even though it's really small, it includes the artist's various photographs shot around the world. The series on Brooklyn Bridge for my taste was more interesting and captivating than the rest. It takes an hour to tour the whole museum and it's for free. It's a great opprtunity to discover the photographer side of Dogancay.Written December 9, 2015This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Zsuzsa.GuideTargu Secuiesc, Romania964 contributionsThis museum, adjacent to Dolmabahçe Palace houses a fine collection of 19th and 20th century paintings. For example, you can see works made by the painter and archeologist Osman Hamdi Bey. Severa portraits of the Ottoman sultans make this museum worth to visít. Price is 300 TL, I chose a combined ticket with Dolmabahçe Selamik& Harem+ Resim Muzesi =1050 TL. Visiting the Museum of Fine Art takes about one hour.Written June 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- TubaKoseogluOkcuIstanbul, Türkiye6,821 contributionsThis new museum in Istanbul does not offer only a very impressive glassware exhibition but also an enchanting outdoor experience with its vast gardens.
Beykoz used to be the center for glassware production for the last 200 years and therefore, turning the estate of an Ottoman sadrazam (prime minister) at this district into a glassware museum was a brilliant idea.
The museum collection consists of glassware exhibits covering a time span of centuries. The exhibits are not only limited to Turkish and Ottoman glassware but also include the exquisite glassware samples from various cultures around the world. There is an audio guide available in various languages and the explanatory notes accompanying the displays are both in Turkish and in English
Apart from the museum, there is a glass workshop area (one for children, the other for adults), museum shop and a cozy museum cafe (where breakfast and lunch are also served).
The gardens of the museum are also very very impressive. Adults take long walks in the gardens and children play either at the large playground or mingle with friendly bunnies and other cute animals that are all around.
The only downside of this museum is that it's far from downtown and other tourism destinations of the city. But despite this disadvantage, it definitely worths a visit. The whole place takes you out of the brouhaha of the city and enchants you.
Museum card is valid here, yet, you have to pay extra money if you want to stroll in the gardens (yet, no one controls that ticket). There is a paid parking lot but towards the afternoon it gets full. It's not allowed to take pictures inside the museum where the displays are.Written November 18, 2021This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - aria ezelNicosia, Cyprus27 contributionsTurkish Glass School
I have visited the Glass Furnace first time as a art glass collector . This is a great place to visit as a student of glass crafts! They have a good program for learning glass blowing, flame working, fused glass, kiln casting and moreWritten December 26, 2020This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - AsliAkmanIstanbul, Türkiye1 contributionMixer is a place must to visit in Istanbul if you are interested in contemporary art. There are very nice and affordable pieces of young artists excellently curated in the gallery in each exhibition. My favourite about Mixer is the art workshops! I am not an artist or a collector, but I love art very much and the workshops at Mixer offers a great opportunity to understand art better.Written January 5, 2014This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- 644AndreaC237 contributionsInteresting and beautiful museum of artistic paintings and sculptures by Turkish artists. Husband and I visited this place ,our cruise docked at Galataport and we were thinking what to do and good thing as we were walking around we discovered this museum and we were super glad that we were able to check this museum out. Impressed how it was laid out.Written September 27, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
