Museum Guide for İstanbul

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Exploring istanbul is fascinating and you can visit Saint Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Bosphorus , Suleymaniye Mosque,Grand Bazaar and Uskudar. As a good traveller I recommend to everyone to see higlights of İstanbul.

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Topkapi Palace

History Museums

Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)

Architectural Buildings, Sacred & Religious Sites, Historic Sites, History Museums

Blue Mosque

Sacred & Religious Sites

Basilica Cistern

Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites

Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi)

Flea & Street Markets

Bosphorus Strait

Bodies of Water

Nar Lokanta

Restaurants

Kanaat Lokantasi

Restaurants

Suleymaniye Mosque

Architectural Buildings, Sacred & Religious Sites

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Topkapi Palace
History Museums
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adnanmordeniz Says:
The Topkapi Palace was the residence of the Ottoman Sultans and also administrative center for the Sultans.
Good for
- Must See
- Solo
- Friends
- History Buff
- Couples
- Family
- Art and Architecture Lover
Tips
- Buy museum pass
- Visit Harem Section
Plan to stay:/ More than 3 hours
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Ranked #7 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
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Certificate of Excellence 2014
- Do not miss the Harem section! 07/13/2017
- Magnifies the ottoman sultanate 07/13/2017
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- Topkapi Palace
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Address:

Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Topkapi Palace Museum, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
Gulhane Park, near Sultanahmet Square
Istanbul
Turkey
Phone:

+90 212 522 4422

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Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
Architectural Buildings, Sacred & Religious Sites, Historic Sites, History Museums
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adnanmordeniz Says:
Hagia Sophia built by Emperor Justinian as a church in AD 532 .
Good for
- Must See
- Friends
- History Buff
- Art and Architecture Lover
Tips
- Buy museum pass
- See upper gallery for mosaics
Plan to stay:/ 1-2 hours
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Ranked #1 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
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- Get Muhammet as your tour guide 07/13/2017
- Beauty in history. 07/13/2017
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- Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
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Address:

Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet
Istanbul
Turkey
Phone:

+90 212 522 1750

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Blue Mosque
Sacred & Religious Sites
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adnanmordeniz Says:
Blue Mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of interior blue tiles and its original name is Sultanahmet Mosque, built between 1609 and 1616.
Good for
- Must See
- Like a Local
- Solo
- Friends
- History Buff
- Couples
- Senior
- Family
- Art and Architecture Lover
Tips
- Dress is important
- Visit after praying times
Plan to stay:/ 1-2 hours
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Ranked #3 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
25732 Reviews
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- Beautiful architecture 07/13/2017
- Beautiful Mosaics 07/13/2017
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- Blue Mosque
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Address:

Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet Mah
Istanbul 34122
Turkey
Phone:

+90 212 518 1319

Hours:

Fri
1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Sat - Thu
8:30 am - 11:30 am
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm
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Basilica Cistern
Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
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adnanmordeniz Says:
It is the largest historical cistern in İstanbul. Its built by Emperor Justinian and used 336 columns in it and there are some columns older than the cistern.
Good for
- Must See
- History Buff
Tips
- Visit early
Plan to stay:/ 1-2 hours
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Ranked #6 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
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- Beat the heat! 07/13/2017
- A place that you must visit. 07/12/2017
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- Basilica Cistern
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Address:

Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
Istanbul 34410
Turkey
Phone:

+90 212 512 1570

Hours:

Sun - Sat
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
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Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi)
Flea & Street Markets
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adnanmordeniz Says:
Oldest shopping mall in İstanbul. Closed market and known as Kapalicarsı, where you can find jewellery shops and handmade shops...
Good for
- Must See
- Solo
- Friends
- History Buff
- Couples
- Senior
- Shopping Fanatic
- Family
Tips
- Closed in sundays
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Ranked #32 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
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- Amazing 07/13/2017
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- Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi)
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Address:

Beyazit Gate
Istanbul 34126
Turkey
Phone:

21-+90-534-631-01

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Bosphorus Strait
Bodies of Water
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adnanmordeniz Says:
The Bosphorus is water channel that divides Asia and Europe and connects Black Sea and Marmara Sea.
Good for
- Must See
- Like a Local
- Solo
- Friends
- Couples
- Senior
- Family
- Nature Lover
Tips
- Cruise along the Bosphorus..
Plan to stay:/ 2-3 hours
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Ranked #8 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
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- Tour of the golden horn 07/13/2017
- Narrow body of water seperates old and modern architectures 07/13/2017
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Nar Lokanta
Restaurants (Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern)
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adnanmordeniz Says:
Nar Lokanta is good for Local and Mediternean Food
Good for
- Solo
- Must See
- Friends
- Couples
- Senior
- Family
Tips
- Book in advance
Plan to stay:/ 1-2 hours
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Ranked #168 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
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- Good, But Over Wrought, Turkish / Middle Eastern Cuisine 06/26/2017
- Amazing Restaurant 06/14/2017
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- Nar Lokanta
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Address:

Nuruosmaniye Caddesi No. 41
5th Floor, Cagaloglu, Fatih
Istanbul 34120
Turkey
Phone:

+90 212 522 2800

Hours:

Mon - Sat
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Kanaat Lokantasi
Restaurants (Turkish, Middle Eastern)
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adnanmordeniz Says:
kanaat Lokantasi is good for Local Turkish food in Asian side Üsküdar
Good for
- Solo
- Must See
- Friends
- Couples
- Senior
- Family
Tips
- I recommend to everyone a local Turkish food and try Turkish delight..
Plan to stay:/ 1-2 hours
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Ranked #487 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
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- Delish 07/10/2017
- Local Taste 07/03/2017
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- Kanaat Lokantasi
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Address:

Selmanipak Caddesi 9
Istanbul
Turkey
Phone:

+90 216 341 5444

Price range:

$15 - $25
Hours:

Sun - Sat
6:30 am - 11:00 pm
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Suleymaniye Mosque
Architectural Buildings, Sacred & Religious Sites
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adnanmordeniz Says:
The Süleymaniye Mosque built by Sultan Süleyman and built by the architectural genius of Mimar Sinan and its the biggest mosque in İstanbul.
Good for
- Must See
- Solo
- Friends
- History Buff
- Couples
- Senior
- Family
- Art and Architecture Lover
Tips
- Great Architect Mimar Sinan works
Plan to stay:/ 1-2 hours
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Ranked #5 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
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- Great view 07/12/2017
- must seen 07/11/2017
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- Suleymaniye Mosque
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Address:

Sinan Aga Mah. Zeyrek Cad. No:4
Zeyrek, Fatih
Istanbul
Turkey
Phone:

+90 506 769 3392

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