Museums of Istanbul
Every traveler arriving in Istanbul can find intriguing exhibition spaces here. Whether you want to visit art museums, contemporary art exhibitions, or displays of technology, welcome!
The Istanbul Railway Museum
Dear friends, we are once again in Istanbul. This time I will tell you about the Railway Museum, located near many famous landmarks of the city. The museum is…
Istanbul Museum of Painting and Sculpture
During my travels in Turkey, I have come to the conclusion that local residents are not avid appreciators of art museums. Therefore, when visiting such exhibition…
Borusan Contemporary: one of Istanbul's most unusual museums
While exploring the attractions of Istanbul, I came across a very unusual art museum. The exhibition is called Borusan Contemporary. What makes this place…
"Panorama 1453" Museum in Istanbul
The spring of 1453 completely changed the fate of ancient Constantinople: on May 29, after a prolonged siege and storming, the city was conquered by the army of…
SantralIstanbul Museum in Istanbul
After several months of living in Istanbul, I came to the conclusion that, despite the city's vastness, I have seen most of its interesting landmarks. Therefore, I…
Maiden's Tower in Istanbul
For a long time, I've wanted to visit the territory of the Maiden's Tower in Istanbul, but it didn't work out: the landmark was closed for reconstruction for an…
Istanbul Rahmi M.Koç Museum. History
The Rahmi M. Koç Museum is situated on the northern shore of the Golden Horn bay in Istanbul. I would classify this exhibition area among the most fascinating non-…
Istanbul Rahmi M.Koç Museum. A walk through the grounds
Hi! Let's continue our virtual tour of the fascinating Rahmi M. Koç Museum in Istanbul. In the previous post, I mentioned how to get to this exhibition space and…
The Museum of Modern Art 'Istanbul Modern'
This spring, in the Istanbul public space area, Galataport, about which I wrote not long ago, the Istanbul Modern Museum of Contemporary Art was opened. An…
Tekfur Palace. An ancient Byzantine residence in Istanbul
While strolling through ancient Istanbul, we repeatedly come across fascinating historical sites whose age can be counted in centuries and even millennia. This…
Istanbul Aviation Museum
Modern Istanbul is a major aviation hub. Every day, numerous planes from different countries arrive at the city's several airports. I decided to learn more about…
Istanbul Archaeological Museum. History
The Turkish city of Istanbul traces its history back to the ancient Greek city-state known as Byzantium. The settlement appeared here around 660 BCE. It's no…