Istanbul: History Museum
Places and attractions in the History museum category
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Topkapı Palace
Historic Ottoman-era palace complex Topkapı Palace, an opulent testament to the grandeur of the Ottoman Empire, stands proudly in Istanbul, Turkey. Now a museum, this sprawling complex was once the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for nearly four centuries, from the 1460s to the 1850s.
Dolmabahçe Palace
Museum in ornate Ottoman sultan's palace Dolmabahçe Palace, an opulent symbol of the fading Ottoman Empire, stands majestically along the European shores of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey. This grandiose structure, which now serves as a museum, was constructed between 1843 and 1856 under the reign...
Chora Church
Museum with Muslim and Christian artworks The Chora Church, known officially as the Kariye Museum, is a historical gem nestled in the Edirnekapı neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. This former medieval Byzantine Greek Orthodox church, adorned with some of the most exquisite mosaics and frescoes in the Christian...
Beylerbeyi Palace
Historical summer palace with gardens Beylerbeyi Palace, an exquisite example of 19th-century Ottoman architecture, stands majestically on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. Built between 1861 and 1865, this imperial Ottoman summer residence served as a regal retreat for sultans and a...
Rumelihisarı
Ancient fortress with panoramic views Perched on the European shores of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, the imposing Rumelihisarı stands as a testament to the city's rich history. This formidable fortress, also known as Rumelian Castle or Roumeli Hissar Castle, was constructed swiftly between...
Galatasaray Museum
Nestled in the heart of Istanbul, the Galatasaray Museum stands as a testament to the rich sporting history and cultural heritage of one of Turkey's most renowned football clubs, Galatasaray S.K. Located within the confines of the Galatasaray High School in the vibrant...
Yıldız Palace
Museum in palace complex from the 1880s Nestled amidst the lush greenery of Istanbul's Besiktas district, Yıldız Palace stands as a testament to the opulence of the Ottoman Empire's late period. Originally a hunting lodge and later expanded into a full-fledged palace complex, Yıldız Palace served as the...
Küçüksu Pavilion
Historic sultan's palace Nestled on the Asian shores of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, the Küçüksu Pavilion stands as a testament to the opulence and elegance of Ottoman architecture. This charming palace, also known as Küçüksu Palace or Göksu Pavilion, was built in the...
Naval Museum
The Istanbul Naval Museum is a cultural treasure that stands as a testament to Turkey's rich maritime history. Located in the bustling metropolis of Istanbul, this museum offers visitors a deep dive into the naval heritage of the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey.
Tiled Kiosk
The Tiled Kiosk, an exquisite example of Ottoman architecture and a historic landmark in Istanbul, Turkey, stands as a testament to the city's rich cultural tapestry. This elegant structure, dating back to 1472, was constructed during the reign of Sultan Mehmed II...
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Turkish and Islamic arts in a palace The Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is a museum located in Sultanahmet Square in Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey.
Panorama 1453 History Museum
The Panorama 1453 Historical Museum is a historical museum in Istanbul that opened on 31 January 2009. This museum shows the conquering of the city of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire, by the troops of the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror on 29 May 1453.
Sakıp Sabancı Museum
The Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum is a private fine arts museum in Istanbul, Turkey, dedicated to calligraphic art, religious and state documents, as well as paintings of the Ottoman era. The museum was founded by Sakıp Sabancı, and was opened in June 2002.
Military Museum
Istanbul Military Museum is dedicated to one thousand years of Turkish military history. It is one of the leading museums of its kind in the world. The museum is open to the public everyday except Mondays and Tuesdays.
Great Palace Mosaic Museum
The Great Palace Mosaic Museum, is located close to Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul, Turkey, at Arasta Bazaar. The museum houses mosaics from the Byzantine period, unearthed at the site of the Great Palace of Constantinople.
Ihlamur Pavilion
Ihlamur Palace, is a former imperial Ottoman summer pavilion located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I. It is under the administration of the Turkish Directorate of National Palaces.
Aşiyan Museum
Aşiyan Museum is the house of famous Turkish poet Tevfik Fikret at Aşiyan neighborhood of Beşiktaş district in Istanbul. It was built in 1906 and later in 1945 converted to a museum. The museum is owned by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
Rezan Has Museum
The Rezan Has Museum is a private museum in Istanbul, Turkey dedicated to culture and arts.
Aynalıkavak Pavilion
Aynalıkavak Pavilion is a former Ottoman pavilion located in the Hasköy neighborhood of Beyoğlu district in Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed during the reign of Sultan Ahmed I, with various additions and changes over time. It is under the administration of the Turkish Directorate of National Palaces.
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam
Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam is located in the former Imperial Stables Building in Gülhane Park. The museum was opened on 25 May 2008 and displays replicas of 9th and 16th century scientific instruments of Muslim scholars.
Sait Faik Abasıyanık Museum
Sait Faik Abasıyanık Museum is a historic house museum dedicated to the writer Sait Faik Abasıyanık in İstanbul, Turkey. The museum is on Burgazada Island of Adalar district in Istanbul Province, one of the Princes' Islands archipelago. It is situated at 40°52′52″N 29°04′03″E.
Sadberk Hanım Museum
The Sadberk Hanım Museum is a private museum located at the Bosporus in Büyükdere quarter of Sarıyer district in Istanbul, Turkey, which was established by the Vehbi Koç Foundation in memory of Vehbi Koç’s deceased wife Sadberk. The museum is open every day except Wednesdays.
Florya Atatürk Marine Mansion
Florya Atatürk Marine Mansion, is a historic presidential residence located offshore in the Sea of Marmara in the Florya neighborhood of the Bakırköy district in Istanbul, Turkey.
Adam Mickiewicz Museum
Adam Mickiewicz Museum is a historic house museum dedicated to the life of Adam Mickiewicz, renowned Polish poet. It is located in the district of Beyoğlu, on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey.
Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Edebiyat Müze Kütüphanesi
The Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Literature Museum Library is a literary museum and archive dedicated to Turkish literature and named after the Turkish novelist and essayist Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, the museum was established by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism and opened on November 12, 2011.
Atatürk Museum
Atatürk Museum is a historic house museum dedicated to the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the first president of the Republic of Turkey. It is located in the district of Şişli, on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey.
İsmet İnönü House Museum
İsmet İnönü House Museum is a house museum in Istanbul, Turkey. The house is in Heybeliada, the second largest island of the Adalar in İstanbul at 40°52′41″N 29°05′36″E. The house, then known as Mavromatis Mansion, was built in the 19th century.
Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpınar Museum
Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpınar Museum is a historic house museum dedicated to the writer Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpınar in İstanbul, Turkey. The museum is situated on Heybeliada in Adalar district of Istanbul province, one of the Princes' Islands archipelago at 40°52′37″N 29°05′32″E.
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