Museum of Turkish Calligraphy Art, Istanbul

#260 among attractions in Istanbul

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The Museum of Turkish Calligraphy Art is a museum located in Beyazıt Square in Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. ()

Local name: Türk Vakıf Hat Sanatları Müzesi Coordinates: 41°0'36"N, 28°57'42"E

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Ordu CaddesiFatih (Balabanaga)Istanbul Turkey

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Museum of Turkish Calligraphy Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque, Nuruosmaniye Mosque, Bayezid II Mosque.

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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Turkish Calligraphy Art?

Nearby attractions include Bayezid II Hamam (1 min walk), Vezneciler Hamamı (3 min walk), Beyazıt Square, Istanbul (4 min walk), Istanbul University Observatory, Istanbul (5 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Turkish Calligraphy Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Turkish Calligraphy Art:

Tram

Laleli-Üniversite (3 min walk)
Stop • Lines: T1 (7 min walk)

Bus

Vezneciler • Lines: 77A (3 min walk)
Şehzadebaşı • Lines: 77A (8 min walk)

Train

Kumkapi (12 min walk)
Yenikapı (16 min walk)

Metro

Yenikapı • Lines: M1A, M1B, M2 (16 min walk)
Aksaray • Lines: M1A, M1B (19 min walk)

Ferry

Eminönü (20 min walk)
Eminonu Iskelesi (22 min walk)