City: Sultanahmet
Top Things to do in Sultanahmet
The 10 Best Museums in Sultanahmet, Turkey
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.
Restaurants in Istanbul
1. Cumhuriyet Training Museum
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
2. Caferiye Tekkesi
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
3. Topkapi Palace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27,196 reviews
This enormous palace was the Imperial residence of Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years. Although much of the palace is not accessible, the daily tours of the Harem are of great interest to tourists.
Reviewed By fatemat2014 - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
You must visit this to see how the Ottomans use to live... it has a lot of historical artifacts from the time of Prophet Moses and Propher Mohammed PBUH... definitely take the audio guide and make sure you ask how to use it properly
4. Istanbul Archaeological Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,359 reviews
Besides its importance as the first Turkish museum, it remains one of the world's largest museums with over one million works. Opened to the public in 1891, it houses a collection of Greek, Roman and Byzantine artifacts.
Reviewed By apricot44 - Turkey, null
Istanbul Archaeological Museum, with more than a million artifacts belonging to various civilizations and periods, is among the largest museums in the world. It is the oldest museum building in Turkey built as a museum. it was founded by painter , museologist and archaeologist Osman Hamdi Bey at the end of the 19 century. the museum contains artifacts from about 30 different countries that were once part of the Ottoman Empire.the museum consists of 3 sections.Archaeological Museum, Tiled Kiosk Museum (Çinili Köşk Müzesi) and Museum of ancient oriental artifacts. for me, the most important work of the museum is the Alexander sarcophagus.There are marble sarcophagi made with incredible craftsmanship in the museum.Sidemara Sarcophagus belonging to a Roman family exhibited in the Classic Building of the Istanbul Archeology Museum was discovered by Osman Hamdi Bey in the excavations near Ambar Village of Konya in the late 19th century.Alexander's sarcophagus, which is considered a masterpiece all over the world, was again found by osman bey during excavations in Sayda, Lebanon at the end of the 19th century.the sarcophagus actually belongs to Abdalonymos, King of Sidon.it was named Alexander because the depictions on it describe Alexander the great's war with the Persians. in the museum, the 5000-year-old statue of Lugal dalu, the priest in esar temple made for Inanna, the goddess of fertility of Sumerians, greets you incredibly.the tablet where you can see the text of the Kadesh peace treaty, the oldest known international treaty in the world, is located in the museum.these are just a few artifacts in the museum .you must visit the museum.
5. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 639 reviews
The Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum showcases Islamic calligraphy, tiles and rugs and recreates rooms or dwellings from Turkish cultures, particularly nomadic groups.
Reviewed By mamz001 - London, United Kingdom
When I read it's an 'art' museum I thought it would just have art in it, but that's not the case. Wife and I were pleasantly surprised at how interesting this place was, by 'art' they mean clothes and all the expensive style jewelries/rugs etc the Ottoman Empire used to own. We were very pleased to have visited this museum. I would highly recommend it, you could also see the swords and weapons the Ottoman empire used to use in battles. I think it was 70 lira pp which is very reasonable as the lira is weak atm, and you would need about 2 hours or so to see everything at a slow pace.
6. Caferaga Madrasa - Handicrafts Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
7. Ikonium Studio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7 reviews
1 Block up from the Sultanahmet tram stop turn left onto İşik Sokak and walk short distance to Oto Park. Turn right onto Dr Şevkibey Sokak. Ikonium Studio is located halfway down the street on the right, across from the Golden Horn Hotel.
8. Les Arts Turcs Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
Art and Cultural tours and workshops in sultanahmet istanbul Turkey. Whirling Dervish Ceremonies. We specialize in events, organisations, workshops and activities in istanbul, other cities of our country and bring our activities to other countries on demand.
Reviewed By 893clared
I arranged a visit for my Mum to go for a tile painting session whilst she was in Istanbul for her birthday. Arrangements with Betul were very quick and easy, and they made the surprise even better by pretending she was there for a belly dancing class! The tiles look beautiful and I can’t wait to see them when they get them home in one piece. Thank you to Betul and the teacher Gulsen for making the experience so great ☺️
9. Gallery Cemberlitas
10. Heritage Nomadic Art Gallery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Discover the magic world of kilims and carpets. Awide range of exceptional village rugs, individually handmade with natural dyes and the finest handspun wool.
Reviewed By ddatura
I highly recommend to visit this gallery, meet amazing hosts, shop for great value products and just get a warm and very welcoming recharge while being on sightseeing tour. Follow the name table, gallery is bit hidden out of usual touristic path, worth visiting for sure.
TAGS
