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  1. Topkapi Palace
  
  Best ensemble palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site
  
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  Sultanahmet
  
  Nile Expert Tip: Without doubt one of the most historical sights in Istanbul and Turkey at large. Consisting of hundreds...
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  2. Istanbul Modern
  
  Contemporary art museum in a converted warehouse atop Bosphorus
  
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  3. Istanbul Archaeology Museum (Arkeoloji Müzesi)
  
  The Istanbul Archaeology Museum is housed in three buildings just inside the first court of Topkapi Palace...
  
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  4. Museum of Turkish & Islamic Arts (Turk Ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)
  
  Former Islamic Palace
  
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  Sultanahmet
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  5. Mosaic Museum
  
  Byzantine mosaics belonging to Grand Palace of Constantinople
  
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  Sultanahmet
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  6. Eski Şark Eserleri Müzesi (Ancient Eastern Archeological Museum)
  
  15,000 Archeological Pieces on Display
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  7. Pera Museum
  
  The finest of Türkish culture
  
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  8. Sakip Sabanci Muzesi (SSM)
  
  Founded by Sakip Sabanci and managed by the Sakip Sabanci University , this private museum houses an...
  
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  9. Kariye Müzesi
  
  Mosaics & Frescoes Museum
  
  Edirnekapı
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  10. Rahmi Koc Industrial Museum
  
  History of Turkish Industry
  
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Whether you're an art lover, history buff, culture vulture or just plain curious, the museums of Istanbul are not to be missed; especially those that reveal the soul of it... Such as the Archeology Museum, the Islamic Arts Museum and the Mosaic Museum.

Unfortunatly, the arts museums of Istanbul are still not as developed compared to other metropolitan hubs. Arts Museums, whether Modern Arts or classic, still tend to host mostly exhibitions borrowed or lent from famous Museums abroad. Sabanci Museum and Pera Museum are among the best organizations that strive to bring together famous art pieces with art lovers.

Have a look at cultural and arts museums of Istanbul as you plan your itinerary. Ottoman crafts may bewilder you more than you expect...

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