City: Beyoglu
Top Things to do in Beyoglu
10 Museums in Beyoglu That You Shouldn't Miss
The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there. Kick your trip off at the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), which is visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
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1. Rahmi M. Koc Museum
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5.0 based on 1,568 reviews
The Rahmi M Koç Museum is the first major museum in Turkey dedicated to the history of Transport, Industry and Communications. Housed in magnificent buildings - themselves prime examples of industrial archaeology - on the shore of the historic Golden Horn, the collection contains thousands of items from gramophone needles to full size ships and aircraft.
Reviewed By Da-ndy1989 - Guildford, United Kingdom
So pleased with visited this mostly transport museum which has so much more on display. Everything is beautifully presented and well kept in this old Shipyard and it's very easy to spend quite a few hours here for a very cheap entry fee. It's a MUST visit when in Istanbul but a little out of the way from the centre, there's also a delicious bakery nearby for lovely treats. We loved that you could enter the fantastic old airplanes. There's English translations too for a wealth of knowledge about most on display. Very educational and incredibly interesting.
2. Glasst Sicak Cam Studyosu
3. Sculpture Art Studio
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Making sculptures and masks with copper in a primitive way.
4. Mesher
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
5. Turvak Theater Museum
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
6. Schneidertempel Art Galery
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
7. Anna Laudel Contemporary
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
8. Labirent Sanat
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Labirent based on the idea that everyone should have equal opportunities to access art; is a formation dedicated to creating a fair space for audiences, artists and independent curators. Labirent aims to provide sustainable support for artists in creating production, promotion and presentation opportunities for their original and creative ideas by structuring an environment where they can meet the material requirements of life only with their creative activities. Why Labirent? Labirent represents the curiosity and tenacity that allows us to overcome the obstacles we face in the flow of life and our approach to art.
9. Eller Art Jewellery
10. Galata Tower
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4.5 based on 9,629 reviews
Built in 500 A.D., Galata Tower is one of the dominating landmarks of Istanbul. It was used as a watchtower to help defend the city.
Reviewed By 951luisy - Ashland, United States
The Galata Tower can be seen from almost every corner of Istanbul; particularly, from the Golden Horn. The security guards and the ticket seller were smiling all the time and showed a very compassionate effort to welcome visitors of different abilities. The elevator was fast and modern and at the very top you can even buy a meal or a refreshment to enjoy the 360 degree view at 260 feet high or just walk outside imagining Ahmet Celebi jumping from the tower and crossing the Bosphorus river with his mechanical wings. A tip for photographers: tripods and monopods are not permitted.
