Galata Mevlevi House Museum is the most powerful icon representing Rumi's philosophy in Istanbul. There are also whirling dervish performances in the museum, which is an old Mevlevi lodge. Konya is actually the most important city of Mevlevi dervishes in Turkey. Once a year, a ritual of Mevlevi dervishes is held in Konya and attracts thousands of visitors from all over the … [Read more...] about Galata Mevlevi Museum Entrance Fee & Hours (2024)
MUSEUMS
YILDIZ PALACE Entrance Fee & Opening Hours (2024)
Yildiz Palace promises a travel experience away from the crowds of Istanbul and in touch with nature. The palace, which you can walk through Yildiz Park, consists of several pavilions spread over an area surrounded by trees. You can find brief information about the history and architecture of Yildiz Palace in this article. In addition, Yildiz Palace entrance fee and opening … [Read more...] about YILDIZ PALACE Entrance Fee & Opening Hours (2024)
Beylerbeyi Palace Entrance Fee & Opening Hours (2024)
Beylerbeyi Palace was the only palace built by the Ottoman Empire on the Asian side of Istanbul. The palace, which hosted the royal guests coming to Istanbul, was "the guest house" of the empire. Today, Beylerbeyi Palace offers great photo frames for those who visit the Bosphorus. Since tourists visiting Istanbul do not go to the Asian Side very often, Beylerbeyi is less … [Read more...] about Beylerbeyi Palace Entrance Fee & Opening Hours (2024)
Istanbul Archaeological Museum (Price & Hours) 2024
Istanbul Archaeological Museum houses one of the world's largest collections of historical artifacts. Located in Sultanahmet, the museum welcomes millions of visitors every year. You can find brief information about the history and artifacts of the Archeology Museum in this article. In addition, the entrance fee and visiting hours of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum have … [Read more...] about Istanbul Archaeological Museum (Price & Hours) 2024
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Updated → 2024)
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is located in the heart of Sultanahmet, one of the most touristic districts of Istanbul. The museum serves in Ibrahim Pasha Palace. This structure was originally built in the name of Pargali Ibrahim, the famous Grand Vizier of the 16th century. There are many historical artifacts related to the Seljuks and Ottomans, who were the ancestors of … [Read more...] about Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Updated → 2024)
Dolmabahce Palace Entrance Fee & Opening Hours (2024)
Dolmabahce Palace is a jewel located on the Bosphorus shores of Istanbul. The palace, which started operating in 1856, was the place where the sultans lived in the last years of the Ottoman Empire. Topkapi Palace in Sultanahmet hosted the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. However, as the shores of the Bosphorus gained importance in the 1800s, the Ottoman throne was also … [Read more...] about Dolmabahce Palace Entrance Fee & Opening Hours (2024)
Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee & Opening Hours (2024)
Hagia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century and converted into a mosque in the 15th century. It served as a museum for 90 years during the Republic period and became a mosque again in 2020. As of April 2024, the lower floor of Hagia Sophia serves entirely as a mosque and is open only to those who pray. The upper floor galleries are open to touristic visits and can … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee & Opening Hours (2024)
30 Best Museums in Istanbul (Updated → 2024)
The best museums in Istanbul are mostly located on the European side of the city. The most visited museums can be found in Sultanahmet (Old City), Beyoglu (Taksim) and on the shores of the Bosphorus (Besiktas and Sariyer). In this article, you can find the 30 most visited museums of Istanbul. Some of these museums are churches from the Byzantine period, some are palaces from … [Read more...] about 30 Best Museums in Istanbul (Updated → 2024)
Topkapi Palace Entrance Fee & Opening Hours (2024)
Topkapi Palace is in Sultanahmet, the heart of the Old City. Inside the walls surrounding the palace, there are exhibition rooms spread over 4 large courtyards, the Harem, the Hagia Irene Church and the Istanbul Archaeological Museums. Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 1500 Turkish Liras in 2024. Museum Pass Istanbul is valid in the palace. Topkapi Palace is open between 09:00 … [Read more...] about Topkapi Palace Entrance Fee & Opening Hours (2024)
Galata Tower Entrance Fee & Opening Hours (2024)
Galata Tower is located in the north of Golden Horn. During the Byzantine period, Venetian and Genoese trade colonies lived in this neighborhood outside the walls of Constantinople. Galata Tower is located in the heart of Beyoglu, one of the most touristic districts of Istanbul today. For this reason, there are many activities to be done around the tower. Galata Tower … [Read more...] about Galata Tower Entrance Fee & Opening Hours (2024)