Rezan Has Museum, Istanbul

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The Rezan Has Museum is a private museum in Istanbul, Turkey dedicated to culture and arts. It is a museum space that connects the past to the future with the 17th century Ottoman building remains and the 11th century Byzantine water cistern, enriching its collection by incorporating documents and objects belonging to the Cibali Tobacco Factory in 2009. Ahu Has daughter in law of the philanthropist Turkish businessman Kadir Has, founded the museum in May 2007. The museum is named after Rezan Has, wife of Kadir Has. Rezan Has Museum made its debut in the world of culture and art in May 2007 with the opening exhibition of the 11th International Eastern Carpet Conference, "Timeless Simplicity". ()

Established: 2007 (17 years ago)Coordinates: 41°1'31"N, 28°57'30"E

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Kadir Has ÜniversitesiFatih (Cibali)Istanbul 34083 Turkey

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Rezan Has Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Spice Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque, Valens Aqueduct, Fatih Mosque.

0.9 miSE
Historic covered spice and textiles market
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Storied 16th-century Ottoman mosque
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Remains of an ancient stone water system
Valens Aqueduct, Istanbul
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0.6 miSW
Mosque, Sacred and religious sites, Architecture
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~1930 ftS
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Zeyrek Mosque, Istanbul
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0.4 miW
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~1640 ftSW
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Eski İmaret Camii, Istanbul
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Rezan Has Museum?

Nearby attractions include Gül Camii, Istanbul (4 min walk), Eski İmaret Camii, Istanbul (8 min walk), Atatürk Bridge, Istanbul (10 min walk), Zeyrek Mosque, Istanbul (10 min walk).

How to get to Rezan Has Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Rezan Has Museum:

Tram

Cibali • Lines: T5 (4 min walk)
Fener • Lines: T5 (8 min walk)

Bus

Unkapanı • Lines: 77A (9 min walk)
Vefa • Lines: 77A (14 min walk)

Ferry

Eminönü (20 min walk)
Eminonu Iskelesi (25 min walk)

Train

Karaköy Station, Tünel Line (22 min walk)
Beyoğlu Station, Tünel Line (22 min walk)

Metro

Aksaray • Lines: M1A, M1B (28 min walk)
Emniyet - Fatih • Lines: M1A, M1B (29 min walk)