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. Istanbul Archaeological Museum entrance fee is 15 Euros in 2024. Museum Pass Istanbul is valid in here. The museum is open between 09:00 in the morning and 21:00 in the evening. This information was … [Read more...] about Istanbul Archaeological Museum (Price & Hours) 2024
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Istanbul) 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 (Istanbul) 2024
Dolmabahce Palace Entrance Fee & Hours (Updated 2024)
Dolmabahce Palace is a structure on the Bosphorus shore that symbolizes the rapid modernization of the Ottoman Empire in the 19th century. Dolmabahce Palace entrance fee changes every year and you can find the most up-to-date information in this article. Dolmabahce Palace entrance fee is 1050 Turkish Liras in 2024. Museum Pass Istanbul is not valid in the palace. Dolmabahce … [Read more...] about Dolmabahce Palace Entrance Fee & Hours (Updated 2024)
HAGIA SOPHIA Ticket Price & Hours (Updated for 2024)
Hagia Sophia was a church during the Byzantine period and a mosque during the Ottoman period. It remained as a museum for a long time, but was turned back into a mosque in 2020. Nowadays, praying in Hagia Sophia is free, but for touristic visits you have to pay an entrance fee. As of June 2024, the lower floor of Hagia Sophia serves entirely as a mosque and is open only to … [Read more...] about HAGIA SOPHIA Ticket Price & Hours (Updated for 2024)
30 Best Museums in Istanbul [Updated for 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 for 2024]
TOPKAPI PALACE Ticket Price & Hours (Updated for 2024)
Topkapi Palace is located in Sultanahmet, the heart of Istanbul's Old City, and is within walking distance of other iconic buildings such as Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The entrance fee to Topkapi Palace changes every year and you can find the most up-to-date information in this article. Topkapi Palace ticket price is 1500 Turkish Liras in 2024. Museum Pass Istanbul is … [Read more...] about TOPKAPI PALACE Ticket Price & Hours (Updated for 2024)
Galata Tower Entrance Fee & Hours (Updated for 2024)
Galata Tower is located north of the Golden Horn and outside the Historical Peninsula, which used to be Constantinople. During the Byzantine period, a Genoese trade colony was settled here. Galata Tower entrance fee is 30 Euros in 2024. Museum Pass Istanbul is valid in the tower. The tower is open between 08:00 in the morning and 23:00 in the evening. This info was last … [Read more...] about Galata Tower Entrance Fee & Hours (Updated for 2024)