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Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
CultureVisit: ~90 min
A museum installed in the palace of Ibrahim Pasha, a building from 1524 that stands next to the old Hippodrome of Constantinople, in Sultanahmet Square. It brings together Islamic and Turkish art from the 8th century onwards, with an outstanding collection of Anatolian carpets, manuscripts, ceramics and metalwork. It opened as a museum in the early 20th century and has occupied this building since 1983.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts: 2 missions
- Admire the antique carpets of AnatoliaWalk through the carpet gallery and look at the different patterns and colours. Choose the one that seems oldest or best preserved.
- Look out over the Hippodrome from the palaceFrom the courtyard or the rooms overlooking the square, pick out the Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpent Column of the old Hippodrome.
Near Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
Hippodrome of Constantinople84 m awaySultanahmet Square107 m awayBlue Mosque (Sultanahmet)216 m awaySultanahmet Köftecisi277 m awayBasilica Cistern366 m awayKüçük Ayasofya449 m away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts?
Allow about 1 h 30 min for the visit.
Source: Wikipedia