Turkuazoo, Istanbul

Name: Turkuazoo
Address: Forum İstanbul, Istanbul, 34500, Turkey

#99 among attractions in Istanbul

Aquarium, Auditorium, Zoo

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The TurkuaZoo also called Sealife is a public aquarium located in Bayrampaşa in Istanbul, Turkey. It was the first public aquarium in Turkey, and is one of the largest aquariums in Europe. In addition to being a major tourist attraction for Istanbul, the aquarium is a centre for marine research and conservation. ()

Local name: İstanbul Sea Life Akvaryum Opened: 2009 (15 years ago)Animals: 10 thous.Coordinates: 41°2'44"N, 28°53'46"E

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Forum İstanbulBayrampaşa (Kocatepe)Istanbul 34500 Turkey

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Nearby attractions include: Eyüp Sultan Mosque, Pierre Loti Tepesi, Feshane, Panorama 1453 History Museum.

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Historic mosque with a mausoleum
Eyüp Sultan Mosque, Istanbul
50 min walk • The Eyüp Sultan Mosque, an emblematic site nestled in the heart of Istanbul, stands as a beacon of spiritual significance and architectural grandeur. Dedicated to Abu Ayyub al-Ansari – the standard-bearer and companion of the Prophet Muhammad – this mosque is a...
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Museum, Historic walking areas, View point
Pierre Loti Tepesi, Istanbul
53 min walk • Piyer Loti Museum is a museum in İstanbul, Turkey. Piyer Loti refers to Pierre Loti, the French novelist who spent a part of his life in İstanbul.
2.2 miE
41°2'39"N • 28°56'15"E
Feshane, Istanbul
55 min walk • Amusement, Amusement park
2.3 miSE
Museum, History museum
Panorama 1453 History Museum, Istanbul
59 min walk • 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.
2.1 miE
Cemetery
Eyüp Cemetery, Istanbul
53 min walk • The Eyüp Cemetery, aka Eyüp Sultan Cemetery, is a historic burial ground located in the Eyüp district, on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey. It is administered by the General Directorate of Foundations.
2.3 miSW
41°0'56"N • 28°52'42"E
Kale Outlet Center AVM, Istanbul
58 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
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Mosque, Mimar Sinan, Historical place
Zal Mahmud Pasha Mosque, Istanbul
52 min walk • The Zal Mahmud Pasha Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman mosque located in the Eyüp district of Istanbul, Turkey. It was designed by the imperial architect Mimar Sinan and completed in 1590.
2.1 miSE
Cemetery
Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery, Istanbul
54 min walk • The Edirnekapı Martyr's Cemetery, one of the largest burial grounds of Istanbul, Turkey, is located in the neighborhood of Edirnekapı of Eyüp district, in the European part of the city. It consists of an old, historical part and a modern one.
2.3 miE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Sufi Trail, Istanbul
58 min walk • The Sufi Trail is an 801-kilometre long-distance footpath in Western Turkey from Istanbul to Konya following the Ottoman Sultans Hajj route. The Sufi Trail connects to the Sultans Trail, a long-distance footpath from Vienna to Istanbul.
2.2 miE
Piers and boardwalks
Eyüp Pier
56 min walk • Eyüp Pier is a ferry slip on the Golden Horn in Eyüp, Istanbul. Located just south of Piyerloti Park, it is the westernmost pier on the Golden Horn. The Municipal ferry operator, Şehir Hatları, operates hourly ferry service from Eyüp to Üsküdar, stopping at seven other piers on the Golden Horn.
0.5 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Ora Arena, Istanbul
14 min walk • The Ora Arena is the first purpose-built live entertainment venue in Turkey with a full standing capacity of up to 6,300 including ten VIP boxes for twelve guests each.