Istanbul Sightseeing

Rumeli Fortress is a 550-year-old building located on the European side of the Bosphorus. Built during the Ottoman period, the fortress was built to prevent interference from the Black Sea during the siege of Constantinople. The surrounding of Rumeli Fortress is a very lively tourist center today. There are great restaurants and cafes in this neighborhood where Istanbulites … [Read more...] about Rumeli Fortress Entrance Fee and Hours

Panorama 1453 Museum gives us clues about the history of the Ottoman Empire. Constantinople became the new capital of the Ottoman Empire from 1453 and remained so until the fall of the empire after WW1. Conquered during the rise of the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul witnessed the empire's most glorious period. However, since the Ottoman history dates back to the 1300s, it is best … [Read more...] about Panorama 1453 Museum Entrance Fee 2021

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 House Museum Entry Fee

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 Entry Fee

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is located in the heart of Sultanahmet, one of the most touristic districts of Istanbul. The museum, which operates in the İbrahim Pasha Palace, one of the oldest structures from the Ottoman period, offers us important clues about history. There are many historical artifacts related to the Seljuks and Ottomans, who were the ancestors of the … [Read more...] about Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum Entry Fee