Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
Treasures of Ottoman culture
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Overview
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts was founded in 1914 and is one of the oldest museums in the country. The museum is housed in the former palace of Ibrahim Pasha, a 16th-century Ottoman statesman, and features a collection of over 40,000 objects that reflect the rich history and culture of Turkey and the Islamic world. The museum's collection includes ceramics, manuscripts, textiles, and other artifacts from the Ottoman, Seljuk, and Islamic periods. It is a popular destination for history and culture enthusiasts.
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P. Szűcs Sándor
2 weeks ago
Hi! The museum is very beautiful and in a good location. The entrance fee may be high, but for those who love cultures and history, it is a must-see. Upstairs... Show more
Klaus Wagensonner
a month ago
This is a beautiful museum surveying the history of Turkish and Islamic art, science, etc. The rooms are organized around the courtyard chronologically. I particularly enjoyed the rich display of... Show more
Maya Tryfonova
a month ago
Museum is based in the former residential palace of the Grand Vizier of Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent Ibrahim Pasha right opposite Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) in Sultan Ahmed Square... Show more
