Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Istanbul

Name: Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Address: At Meydani Sok. Ibrahim Pasa Sarayi No:46, Istanbul, 34122, Turkey
Telephone: +90 212 518 18 05

#89 among attractions in Istanbul

Museum, Art museum, History museum, Palace

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Facts and practical information

The Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is a museum located in Sultanahmet Square in Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. Constructed in 1524, the building was formerly the palace of Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha, who was the second grand vizier to Suleiman the Magnificent, and was once thought to have been the husband of the Sultan's sister, Hatice Sultan. ()

Local name: Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi Coordinates: 41°0'22"N, 28°58'29"E

Address

At Meydani Sok. Ibrahim Pasa Sarayi No:46Fatih (Binbirdirek)Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Contact

+90 212 518 18 05

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum open?

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5 pm
Friday 9 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 9 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum?

Nearby attractions include Ibrahim Pasha Palace, Istanbul (1 min walk), Obelisk of Theodosius, Istanbul (2 min walk), Walled Obelisk, Istanbul (2 min walk), Baths of Zeuxippus, Istanbul (2 min walk).

How to get to Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum:

Tram

Sultanahmet Station • Lines: T1 (4 min walk)
Çemberlitaş • Lines: T1 (7 min walk)

Bus

Havalimani Transfer (11 min walk)
Havataş transfer (11 min walk)

Train

Cankurtaran (11 min walk)
Sirkeci Marmaray Underground Station (14 min walk)

Ferry

Eminonu Iskelesi (21 min walk)
Eminönü (23 min walk)