Museums, Landmarks and Forts in Istanbul, Turkey

Hagia Sophia is a 6th century Orthodox patriarchal basilica that was later used as a mosque, and is today a museum. Hagia Sophia is a 6th century Orthodox patriarchal basilica that was later used ... Hagia Sophia is a 6th century Orthodox patriarchal basilica that was later used as a mosque, and is ...

The Basilica Cistern, also known as ‘Yerebatan Cistern’ or Sunken Cistern, is the largest of the several hundred ancient... The Basilica Cistern, also known as ‘Yerebatan Cistern’ or Sunken Cistern, is th... The Basilica Cistern, also known as ‘Yerebatan Cistern’ or Sunken Cistern, is the largest of the sev...

Lying under the legs of the Bosphorus Bridge, this beautiful palace located amidst an attractive garden was built betwee... Lying under the legs of the Bosphorus Bridge, this beautiful palace located amid... Lying under the legs of the Bosphorus Bridge, this beautiful palace located amidst an attractive gar...

It was built by the Genoese on the city walls of Galata, then a western (Genoese/Venetian) stronghold beside eastern (By... It was built by the Genoese on the city walls of Galata, then a western (Genoese... It was built by the Genoese on the city walls of Galata, then a western (Genoese/Venetian) stronghol...

Maiden's Tower, also called Leander's Tower, is built on a small islet surrounded by waters of Bosphorus off the Üsküdar... Maiden's Tower, also called Leander's Tower, is built on a small islet surrounde... Maiden's Tower, also called Leander's Tower, is built on a small islet surrounded by waters of Bosph...

A must see for anyone interested in contemporary Turkish art, this is a nice, organized museum with contemporary install... A must see for anyone interested in contemporary Turkish art, this is a nice, or... A must see for anyone interested in contemporary Turkish art, this is a nice, organized museum with ...

The old city walls, which were built during the reign of Byzantine emperor Theodosius II (r. The old city walls, which were built during the reign of Byzantine emperor Theod... The old city walls, which were built during the reign of Byzantine emperor Theodosius II (r.

Pera Museum is a private museum with a large collection of Turkish Orientalist paintings, archaeological finds of Anatol... Pera Museum is a private museum with a large collection of Turkish Orientalist p... Pera Museum is a private museum with a large collection of Turkish Orientalist paintings, archaeolog...

Museum with a rich collection of calligraphy and paintings. Museum with a rich collection of calligraphy and paintings. Museum with a rich collection of calligraphy and paintings.

A military-based museum with various warplanes, helicopters, and weapons used by Turkish Air Force, and also civilian ai... A military-based museum with various warplanes, helicopters, and weapons used by... A military-based museum with various warplanes, helicopters, and weapons used by Turkish Air Force, ...

This fortress in the very southwest of old city, next to the city walls was Porta Aurea, i. This fortress in the very southwest of old city, next to the city walls was Port... This fortress in the very southwest of old city, next to the city walls was Porta Aurea, i.

Located in Arasta Bazaar, this museum hosts the pavement mosaics of the Byzantine-era Great Palace of Constantinople, wh... Located in Arasta Bazaar, this museum hosts the pavement mosaics of the Byzantin... Located in Arasta Bazaar, this museum hosts the pavement mosaics of the Byzantine-era Great Palace o...

A double-storey Roman one built during the reign of Valens (r. A double-storey Roman one built during the reign of Valens (r. A double-storey Roman one built during the reign of Valens (r.

Carpets, rugs, calligraphy, pottery. Carpets, rugs, calligraphy, pottery. Carpets, rugs, calligraphy, pottery.

While this partially intact marble pillar dating back to 4th century AD may seem unremarkable, it was the starting point... While this partially intact marble pillar dating back to 4th century AD may seem... While this partially intact marble pillar dating back to 4th century AD may seem unremarkable, it wa...

A must see! One of the best, including a great collection of Sumerian tablets, pieces of the wall of Babylon and Roman m... A must see! One of the best, including a great collection of Sumerian tablets, p... A must see! One of the best, including a great collection of Sumerian tablets, pieces of the wall of...

Arguably the centre of World Orthodoxy, housed since 1586 in Church of St George (Greek: Agíou Geōrgíou, Turkish: Aya Yo... Arguably the centre of World Orthodoxy, housed since 1586 in Church of St George... Arguably the centre of World Orthodoxy, housed since 1586 in Church of St George (Greek: Agíou Geōrg...

A dancing hall of the mystical Mevlevi order, shut down in 1925 along with all other 'reactionary' movements in Turkey. A dancing hall of the mystical Mevlevi order, shut down in 1925 along with all o... A dancing hall of the mystical Mevlevi order, shut down in 1925 along with all other 'reactionary' m...