Galata Istanbul

Galata is very interesting place in Istanbul. Too crowded and noisy but it has historical significance. If it is first travelling to Istanbul,you must see this place. I will give you some advice but it changes people by people. So i must show its beauty :)
Magnificent View to Galata Tower
Like a film scene
Lastly; I am trying to help where you stay in Galata but it doesn't be ethic . You can look cheap galata hotels from tripadvisor :)

Note: If you wonder about galata history,i mentioned there. You can find a mini video too .

Needed To Travel To Istanbul Absolute 25 Location

Needed to Travel to Istanbul Absolute 25 Location
Istanbul Magnificient View


Istanbul walls, mosques, palaces, it is almost a living history of the museum. To be witness to this date, no need to go very far to feel the nostalgia. Because section of Istanbul carries historical events in every corner ...

Topkapi Palace
Fascinated by the grandeur of the architecture and the Topkapi Palace is located at the beginning of the historical places in Istanbul that should not be passed without being seen. The palace built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1478, where the sultans for 400 years and assumed the main centers of the state administration tasks that they were witnessing history. Abdulmecit opened during a visit to the Topkapi Palace is also host visitors today, mystery and is the focus of attention of tourists with traces of Ottoman architecture carries

Cold Fountain Street
It located in the Sultanahmet district, located between the old Turkish movies memorable venues Cold Fountain Street. Nostalgic form, are the main attractions of the historic structure visible. Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace is located between the streets, take pictures of the property is closed to traffic and attract the attention of tourists who want to leave a nice souvenir from Istanbul

Jaffar Agha Madrasah
This historic venue is situated next to the Hagia Sophia Museum, those who want to give the tea break, a place that should definitely not be an alternative for those seeking a peaceful breakfast on Sundays. Moment madrasa built in the 16th century Sultan Suleyman period in art history, combining a feature. Madrasa in line for a nominal fee, marbling, jewelry, picture may attend the workshop, you can enjoy the historic venue.

Hagia Sophia
One of the immensity and the surprise of many domestic and foreign tourists with the glory and the required separation is surely time to see the sights at the Museum of Hagia Sophia. 1 was built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian then the Conqueror to feel that historic Hagia Sophia into a mosque by Mehmet welcomes many tourists who want to witness.

The Basilica Cistern
With rising column of the waters, which is rumored to live Basilica Cistern interesting legend is the most curious among plum places to see. Basilica Cistern, which is used by the Byzantine Emperor's palace to meet the water requirements, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet period, continued in the same way for a while. Tears of shapes resemble the pillars on, while the big Basilika lost while important in terms of representing the tragedy of a slave between legends and traditions. So the focus of a lot of tourists in the structure of being, will attract the curiosity.

Haseki Hürrem Bath
Suleiman's wife was asked by Roxelana and baths built by Mimar Sinan. It carries the distinction of being the largest baths that Sinan did. Thanks to the popularity of the series has taken place in recent years in increasing and wonder-inspiring historical sites.

Sultan Ahmed Binbirdirek Cistern
Cistern, from Constantine the Great to the present era, most curious tourist's because they are living in historic places. Ihtyac made to meet the city's water, is currently located in the sightseeing list necessarily a mysterious spot. For cistern located in Sultanahmet, you need to spend time on a weekend.

Gulhane Park
Gulhane Park, was used as one of the Ottoman era Topkapi Palace has a garden. Period, with roses, tulips with a lot of flowers in the garden decked undergone maintenance standstill, but once again made today care, has become one of Turkey's largest park. In-house flowers weekend or week, clean air and be alone with nature, you do not also want to get away from the city too, drink tea and parking can be a nice alternative for your visit.

Adalar
Büyükada, Heybeliada, as we know in Büyükada island team was known as the Princes' Islands in the past. The reason for the Byzantine Empire crowned during a courtier exiled because it is far from Istanbul to the island, and was forced to live here. Today, the nostalgic air, the coach is still used due to a lack of traffic and weekend getaways has become the first address. The islands, picnic, ride a bike, wanting to taste nostalgia has become a favorite of local and foreign tourists.

Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe Palace, used as a space empire anchored ships of the Ottoman Captain of the Sea is the later was converted into a unique garden. The period of the Republic is a place where Atatürk's visit to Istanbul and stay in their eyes to life is of great importance here because of the blind. It contains a combination of historical texture of the palace, one of the places to be seen necessarily local and foreign tourists.

Turkish Bath (Suleymaniye Hamam)
Mimar Sinan built by Suleiman the Magnificent Suleymaniye Hamam Mimar Sinan's "My master work," he called among the works of the flesh. Today that can be used for tourist purposes of attracting more foreign tourists to historical sites to be seen among the baths

Rumeli Fortress
Ottoman-era fortress surrounded by covered during the conquest of Istanbul to take a rope made from Anadolu Fortress Rumeli Fortress located in places today indispensable. Both tourists should go to see the structure but also the date for the breakfast is definitely a weekend in Istanbul and one of the living spaces

Anadolu Hisar
Byzantium made in order to prevent aid from the Black Sea is located across from Anadolu Hisar Rumeli full. Today, Istanbul Anadolu Hisar take place resembles a small fishing village with a quiet edge of the Strait, one of the sights and historic building with its tranquil beauty

The Fortress
One of Istanbul's oldest open-air museum of the Yedikule Dungeons other words Fortress nowadays cultural events, concerts and the date of the preparation of various organizations has become a venue. To participate in the organization of such an architecture is designed to attract local and foreign tourists

Beylerbeyi Palace
Located in the district of Uskudar Beylerbeyi Beylerbeyi Palace built by Sultan Abdulaziz historic venue. Palace today, except on Mondays and Thursdays to open its doors to visitors on other days, and many guests are ağarla

Ciragan Palace
Built by Sultan Abdulaziz Ciragan Palace as a term position "Besiktas Palace" was also called. Palace has a great splendor and glory, today the wedding, prom, has become a place where organizations such as the organization of the party. Such a view architecture, the past has been a haunt for various organizations who want to breathe the air, welcomes a lot of local and foreign tourists.

Yildiz Palace
Besiktas, located between Ortaköy and Balmumcu star palace is one of the places that witnessed history. Sultan Mehmet II until the Byzantine period based on the historical texture of the Yıldız Palace is used today as a museum. Abdulhamid's personal belongings on display and tourists are the focus of attention. At the same time in Yıldız Palace Theatre it is located at the Museum and Performing Arts.

Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar is located in the center of Istanbul, it is faced with the historical texture and very popular among tourists because it contains a lot of space in the shopping to do. During the day it is known even half a million people suffered. In particular, a place they return to their country without foreign tourists Bazaar each day to meet all your needs are one of the attractions shops. Bazaar showcasing almost reminiscent of a city that was built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet made by the people for their purchase.

Egyptian Bazaar
Istanbul is one of the oldest covered market with export Egyptian Bazaar, famous venue by the sale of nuts and meats. Especially one of the preferred tourist attractions for shopping. Built in 1600 by Sultan Turhan space, it is tempting with the distinction of being open on Sundays. It is located among the places that must be seen in Istanbul.

Coppersmith Bazaar
Coppersmith Bazaar particularly attracted the attention of foreign tourists is located in Beyazit district. Boiler, cooker, which displays objects made from copper sales as well as barbecue and wraps as well as the shops open environment. Faced with intense interest of tourists where the copper works that absolutely must be seen Coppersmith Bazaar, one of the many unknown places.

Tekfur Palace
Tekfur extant Byzantine Empire Palace welcomes visitors in the district today Edirnekapı varying degrees of less. Çözmed archaeological studies conducted on behalf of the mystery of historical events is still continuing. Therefore, one of the interesting and historical buildings worth seeing.

Eyup Sultan Mosque
Today, as a sacred place of worship attributed to the Golden Horn Eyup Sultan Mosque is located in Eyup district. Or from other provinces is a historic mosque they pass by without seeing tourists from abroad. Holy Friday in Istanbul, it is seen that the crowd towards the mosque and worship. To be seen, one of the holy places.

Miniaturk
Miniaturk a venue that showcases the work of a model. Topkapi Palace, the Mausoleum, the tomb of Mevlana here to see a variety of works such as models and batches can be about knowledge. Since 2003, tourists will go first from the moment they step into Istanbul and among the places that must be seen.

Khedive Pavilion
The last Khedive of Egypt, Abbas Hilmi Pasha, Khedive Pavilion built by an Italian architect carries out the architectural features and period in 1907. Today can be made of various organizations such as weddings, navigating to that could be a tea break can be seen near the venue

Maiden Tower
Located in a tower open to Sal is located in the Istanbul Strait on a small islet. Various rumors and myths about the causes which made the Maiden Tower is one of the places to be seen that even an attempt to understand the mystery. Today, your wife, you can go with your friend, a romantic dinner or to go for a lunch break outside routine and structure must be seen in a historic venue

Where is Galatasaray Stadium? Go to Match



Galatasaray Stadium (Turk Telekom Arena Stadium) is in Seyrantepe. I will give google maps link. Before that, i mention about Galatasaray stadium culture. If you want to go to match,it is not simple. You must have passolig . Passolig is e-ticket application in Turkey. You can buy passolig from here . But I dont think it is passed in Champions League. It is only passing in Turkey Super League. After that you can stay in Taksim,Sisli,Mecidiyekoy,Gayrettepe. Because by metro you can arrive to stadium quickly.


Galata Tower

The tower was built in 1349 as the scales of the walls surrounding the Genoese Galata. There are several rumors about the construction. Initially called the Jesus tower tower was used as a prison during the Ottoman Empire and the observatory. The building was restored after the fire and frequent storms, was finally restored in 1964 and opened in 1967, re-use. Galata district, again to be discovered every day is like a history book waiting to be confused more often the leaves.

Golden Horn in Istanbul's historic, unique views of the Bosphorus and the Asian side of the entrance to the Galata Tower is seen from the most spectacular way. After the harbor and used for centuries in different purpose tower established with the aim to observe the city, like the original that today sees the job of watching the landscape. The top two floors of the tower by an elevator and the restaurant was organized as a nightclub. From here and not get tired of the view from the panoramic terrace of Istanbul. Here in a unique atmosphere and beautiful scenery, belly dancer, folklore teams, experienced singers with colorful Istanbul nights.

Grand Bazaar in Eminonu

The world's oldest and largest covered market is located in the heart of Istanbul. Like a giant maze measured 60 up the street, the Grand Bazaar with more than three thousand shops, Istanbul's to be seen, it is a unique center. Almost resembling a town, it has grown over time develop this site is covered completely.

Thick walls remaining from the 15 th century, covered in the next century, with the former two structures are surrounded by a series of domes, and covering over the growing street has become a shopping center making amendments. In the past this place where every street and in certain occupations involving them in, the handcrafted manufacturing is kept under strict supervision, business ethics and the market was shown a lot of respect for tradition.

All kinds of precious fabrics, jewelry, weapons, antiques, specializing in by families for generations, was sold in complete confidence. If the end of the last century's great earthquake and fire of a few who repaired the Grand Bazaar in the old, historical features, degenerate has changed.
In the past trades that people's confidence in the savings, and the operation would cause a bank to be like them. Nowadays, many street shops that have undergone a change in function. Yorgancılar, slipper, professional groups, such as street name FESS remained only. Jewelry shops often considered the main street of the bazaar street, sixth street, and here there is a drop-side. Quite small shops that make this different price and bargain sales. The Grand Bazaar and maintains its color, although the former vitality as attractions, shopping opportunities since the 1970s for tourist groups coming to visit Istanbul, is provided by modern and large organizations in the market's main entrance. Spice Market is a covered market in the estuary smaller extent. Another 15th century in the Galata district. small indoor market is also still in use.

Comments About Istanbul Traffic


We edited some comments for you. You can learn about istanbul traffic with this comments.Comments are belonged to people who live in Istanbul.

  • It is one of the world's leading problematic traffic. installing, often with endless road works, the lack of traffic signs, traffic monster hidden in the drive with the harassment from driving and directing people to board the bus traffic is exhausting.
  • incompetent mayors, public institutions working coordinated with each other from time to enjoy the area has historically been a result of the network from father to open the door to each other and to rent a problem for years.
  • events should not be regarded as just traffic. economic dimension caused by the work, pouring trillions into the streets, old cars, deteriorating mental health, "at 5 or, now we're traffic" to enter our Lexicon of words, one year after years of driving of the constructed building to ease the way and made then there are hundreds of side issues like taking care of.
  • I did not believe that any plans made within the program to expand, but recently saw Kadir TVs and listened to the description as one of the projects Whether you're cıkartıcak Where all that money you're going to fix this thing.
  • Some days, that is open in the morning, according to the weather when rain in the evening after work especially well if the cars up and down from the sky, which brought together the whole commotion ...

What must you do in Istanbul?

- Beyoglu in to walking
- Besiktas-Kadiköy to cross the ferry
- Got to ride on the floor of the lower part of the ferry
- Eat hamburgers from Kızılkaya
- Bambi bişiy have to eat on the bişiy on
- Galata fish food
- To the armory would hookah
- Sarıyer fish food
- With friends in the division, AFM or burger king to meet on the
- Brewery beer to letting
- Against throat to be drunk (throat Goran Everywhere is accordingly)
- Wander aimlessly on the independence of
- Ride a tram
- Robinson Crusoe beautiful place and indicate what the man meant to them here
- 3buyuk go from one to the Mac (if possible derby)
- Emirgan career, to the breakfast in İstinye against throat
- Go to a concert at Babylon
- To rent a boat in the baby
- Go to the film festival in Istanbul
- Go to Istanbul Independent Film Festival
- Go to the jazz festival in Istanbul
- Kadikoy electronic, Eminonu from CDs get DVDs
- Go to the islands, carriage ride bikes, eat
- Besiktas at tea on the seaside

Dolmabahçe Palace

Dolmabahce Palace, the thirty-first Ottoman Sultan reigns (1839-1861) was built by. Its construction started on June 13, 1843 the palace was opened for use on June 7, 1856 with the completion of the perimeter wall. The main building of the palace; Mabey-i Humayun (Selamlik), living in Muay (Ceremonial Hall) and the Harem-i Humayun names which consists of three parts. Mabey-i Humayun; state affairs, Harem-i Humayun; Private life of the sultan and his family, these two sections is located between at muay Hall; Eid greetings with the elders of the Sultan's government and is devoted to some important state ceremonies. The main structure; There are three floors with the basement section along parallel to the sea. Harem section extending to the land side where the apartment is musandır the (attic) has become a feature of the four-storey building with a floor. In a way, observed distinct Western influences in detail and ornamentation, the last period of the Empire is a reflection of the changing aesthetic value. On the other hand, the organization of space, rooms and halls in terms of relationships, the whole structure is applied in very large size of the traditional Turkish house plan types. Physical walls of stone, brick interior walls, floors are made of wood. Palace open to modern technology, electrical and heating systems are included in the 1910-1912 year. Used floor area of ​​45,000 m², 285 rooms, 44 halls and has 6 baths. Mabey conducted by the Sultan's government affairs; its function and splendor is the most important part of the Dolmabahçe Palace. Login encountered Medhal room, providing a connection to the upper floor and protocol character, Crystal Stairs, Süferâ the presence of the Sultan welcomed the ambassadors Hall and get their Red Room; So as to emphasize the historical splendor of the Empire, decorated and furnished. Zülvecheyn Hall located on the top floor; Mabey constitutes a kind of transition in its space dedicated to Sultan's apartment. In this particular apartment, for the Sultan, a splendid marble baths brought from Egypt, operating rooms and is located in the Sultan's daily lives continues to eat and rest rooms. In the same section and made of remarkable places library consisting of books Khalifa reigns. Ceremonial Hall is located between the harem and Mabey sections; Dolmabahçe Palace is the highest and most magnificent hall. 2000 m²y excess space, 56 column, height 36 m The dome and the dome with a 4.5 tons British made this hall with chandeliers, is a distinctly separated from other parts of the palace. Hall chandelier, was acquired by giving orders from the Sultan reigns England. Dolmabahçe under Western influence in the Palace, corresponds to that of a palace built on the model of the European court, the functional organization and interior structure, "Harem" though not the exact line up in Evet evet evet care has been taken to set up a separate section. Conversely, however, the Topkapi Palace Harem, no longer kept separate from the palace is not a building or group of buildings; under the same roof, it built in the same structural integrity of a private living units. Dolmabahce Palace, which opened in 1856, abolished the caliphate at intervals until 1924, the last Ottoman sultan and caliph 6 The Lord reigns has hosted. Between 1949 and 1927 the palace was used as the presidency. Gazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of the Republic, between the years 1927-1938 in the study used the Dolmabahce Palace in Istanbul and died here. Between the years 1926-1984 protocol and partly to visit the palace, which is open since 1984. "Museum-" the palace was opened as a tour. Dolmabahçe Palace, Dolmabahçe Clock Museum in the former Internal Treasury building in Harem Garden, in 2004, the National Palaces Collection, a museum that exhibits the hours of time it is opened. Tours are held in closed rooms and storage for those hours not exhibited at the routes, time has passed an eight-year repair process in our workshop. Turkey's first and only time that the museum Dolmabahçe Clock Museum, embodies the 18th and 19th century British vending machines, next to the majestic mechanical made by French masters in the 19th century peak reached Ottoman Mevlevi watchmakers has been a museum can be seen in the wonderful works of art. The times in 2009 and taken to the museum's overall care, the introduction of new showcases and exhibition arrangement and decided to also participate in some of the new hours of museums and museum was closed for a year. During this time, hours passed one by one achieved by the masters of the palace and the museum opened to the public again in 2010. Museum has on display 71 pieces of time, among them the famous British watchmaker George Priore's musical automats, French gold-plated console clocks, vending machines and automats musical clocks, Ahmed Wallachia that Dede's last his number 9 hours, Mevlevi master Mehmet Sukru and Mehmet Muhsin türbülo of hours, al-Sayyed Suleiman works have an important place in the world as a delicious spectacular astronomical clock mechanical clock collections and Osman Nuri decimal clock is located. Visits Days and Hours:
Mondays and other days it is open to visitors from 9:00 to 16:00 hours, except on Thursdays.
Admission Fees:
Selamlik £ 15
Harem $ 10
Joint tickets $ 20
Student trip ticket: $ 5
Dolmabahce Palace in the daily number of visitors is limited to 3,000 people.
It is forbidden to take images with the digital camera or camcorder.
Reservation will be given priority groups.
(Tolls if they exceed the number of daily visitors, the closing time of 16:00 may be closed earlier than.)
 

Beylerbeyi Palace

Beylerbeyi Palace, considered as a state guest house of the Ottoman sultans and resort venue that hosted the foreign heads of state or monarchs and transfer of Sultan Abdulaziz (1861-1876) was built on the request. The construction of the palace began on Friday, August 6, 1863 and April 21, 1865, was officially opened with a ceremony held use. The construction of the palace organization Ebniye-i field Serkalfa (Palace of başkalfa) Serkan Bey (the Bale) has conducted. Beylerbeyi Palace responsibility for financial and administrative affairs of the mission could be called if the building Eminliği Mehmed Efendi, Rifat Mahmud Efendi and has conducted master. The Ottoman palace that cost nearly 500 thousand pounds is determined. Beylerbeyi Palace, the main building of the community structures, and a two-story masonry structure on a high basement. Structure built on an area of ​​about 2,500 square rectangle sits on a floor area. The southern part of the palace Mabeyn-i Humayun, while the northern part is designed as the Queen Mother. A total of 6 halls on both floors, 24 rooms, 1 bath and 1 bathroom. Beylerbeyi Palace was built with a mixture of Western and Eastern styles, it carries the Turkish house plan features and Mabeyn Harem sections. A railing is hidden hides all fronts from the top edge of the roof of the building. The plan of the palace vaulted central sofa (hall) has a plan based on the composition of motifs. Scheme in Beylerbeyi Palace consists of three parts. These sections; Mabeyn-i Humayun, Bed Authority (Sultan's Department) and the Department of Sultana. Sultana Department immediately after the head of wives came and brought up in parallel to the sea and built on the basis of prosperity is the Harem section is built separately from the main structure; these structures have not survived. Mabeyn-i Humayun's entrance façade illustrates an embodiment where the neo-baroque emphasis is more pronounced. Such as mass and facade of the palace interior arrangements have also formed an eclectic approach. Some themes within the cartridge frame and the sea and ships in the sea Beylerbeyi Palace, the Sultan Abdulaziz built the Palace because of the passion of the roof is finished; even Sultan Abdulaziz, painters drew patterns including themes of sea and ships to give an idea. Beylerbeyi Palace Beylerbeyi Palace in History, founder of Sultan Abdulaziz (1861-1876) by, was used as a summer palace. The palace of Sultan Abdulaziz and II. With the start to be allocated to them in the reign of Abdulhamid visit the official ruler or head of a foreign state, the state won the guesthouse function. Beylerbeyi Palace hosted the first important guest, the Empress of France is Eugénie. This trip to the Empress, was held at the Sultan Abdul Aziz in 1867 the French authorities return trip. Sultan Abdul Aziz during other foreign guests hosted in Beylerbeyi Palace, the Austro-Hungarian Emperor Joseph (1869), the Prussian Crown Prince Frédéric Guillaume Nicole Charles (1869), Italy Crown Prince (1869), the Shah of Iran did Nasıred (August 18, 1873), Sultan II. Abdulhamid (1876-1909), during the reign of 33 years of Beylerbeyi Palace, especially seen in a museum visited by foreign state protocol functions. Dolmabahce Palace with Beylerbeyi Palace and Topkapi Palace in this period the Treasury-i Humayun, was used as the reign of the museum can be visited on condition that permission from the Sultan. Sultan Abdulhamid II. Immediately after Abdulhamid downloaded from the throne, at the Presidential Palace Thessaloniki Alata subjected to compulsory residence, but was transferred to Istanbul for about 3 years after the cause of the outbreak of the Balkan War. II. Abdulhamid selected for the new compulsory residence, was Beylerbeyi Palace. Former Hakan, has spent the last six years of his life in the palace, and again on 10 February 1918 closes his eyes to life in the palace. During the Republican Era Palace Beylerbeyi Palace of the Republic it has also hosted the foreign state guests. Iranian Shah Pahlavi came to Turkey in 1934, President Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was hosted by the palace. Balkan Games Festival was held in 1936 in Beylerbeyi Palace. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, has spent that night in the historic Palace of the Governor of the bedroom. ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS AND GARDEN SET Sea Pavilion Sea mansions Mabeyn someone other Sultana in (harem) sole is made in pairs; The garden pavilion has the appearance of a bower. The new pavilion of the palace, which is one of the most interesting design examples, documents, tented lodge, bed-linen (new design, new models) have been identified with names such as kiosk pointing to the design originality. Octagonal cover of the mansion is decorated with pictures made from various animal figures. Set Beylerbeyi Palace Gardens, it is important to work with a position in the landscape and is one of the outstanding examples of concepts seaside palace. Beylerbeyi Palace in the Uskudar district on the Asian side of the Istanbul Strait, is in a large garden. Beylerbeyi Palace garden, palace garden with the surrounding architectural layout; further extending rearward sets and set behind the garden is rich with woodland views of the woods. Marble (Serdab) pavilion Marble pavilion, Sultan II. Mahmud (1808-1839) is one of today's era mansion that reached; Serdab Pavilion, also known as Mahmoud pavilion that also lodge an alias is learned from sources of the period. It was given this name because of the marble-covered facade. Pool behind took its name because it is in Serdab imbedded in the fourth set. The fourth set of the Yellow Pavilion Beylerbeyi Palace garden on the Yellow Pavilion, it found it may have been used for the purpose of considering the rest together. The palace is on land in the northeast of the fourth set. The barn has a little ahead of the Marble Mansion House Pavilion is located on the end of the Great Wall of garden. There are features reflecting the view of the horse in the Ottoman culture. Login section of the ceiling horses and other animal figures are available. Left-right portion of the barn consists of 20 chapters. Chandeliers and other elements at the head and eyes themed reliefs are available. Visits Days and Hours: Monday and every day except Thursdays 09: 00-16: 30 (winter time application), 09: 00-17: 00 (Daylight Saving Time) is open to visitors during the hours.
Price: Adult: $ 10 - Students $ 5
Only the garden entrance fee: $ 1
Beylerbeyi Palace; On January 1, it is closed to visitors on 1st day of Ramadan and Eid.

Hagia Sophia Museum

The most visited museums are located between the Hagia Sophia; in terms of art and architectural history is one of the world's most prominent monument is shown as the 8th wonder of the world. This structure further by the 6th century the Eastern Roman Philo, was regarded as a wonder of the world 8.inci. Architecture, magnificence, size and functionality as seen in the direction of the first and the last unique application Sophia, on the basis of Ottoman mosques, even though the idea was inspired, is a product of East-West synthesis. This work is among the most important monuments have survived to the present day in the history of world architecture. Therefore, the Hagia Sophia, as well as the history, architecture, mosaics and has attracted the interest of all mankind for centuries the Turkish era structures. 916 years Hagia Sophia church, mosque for 481 years, since 1935`t function as a museum that continues to date. Byzantine historians (Theophanes, Nikephoros, Grammarian Leon) the first Sophia was Emperor Constantine (324-337) argued that the time to do. Basilica designed, wooden roofed building was burned down during the riots. No remains of this building have survived. Emperor II. Theodosius Hagia Sophia built for the second time and it was opened for worship 415`t. The basilica was again burned down during the revolution in the structure plan 532` Nike. The excavations carried out in 1936 has revealed some ruins about it. These steps indicating the entrance of temples, columns, headings, various architectural pieces. Emperor Justinian (527-565) wanted to built a larger church first two Hagia Sophia, Miletos the age of Hagia Sophia was built by the famous architect Isidore and Tralles` Anthemios` of surviving. The columns of the ancient cities of Anatolia, headers, brought to Istanbul to be used in marble and colored stones Hagia Sophia. The construction of the Sophia was begun on 23 December 532` is completed on December 27 537`. Considering the architectural aspects of a large central space, two side locations (nef), apses, occurred from internal and external narthex. The interior, 100 x 70 m. The measure, carried by four large piers over 55 m. in height, 30.31 m. in diameter covered with a dome. In addition to the architectural mosaic of Sophia was also of great importance. The oldest mosaics are golden gilded interior narthex and side aisles with geometric and floral motifs mosaic. Figured mosaics IX.-XII. It has been in centuries. These are the Emperor door, apses, exit doors and upstairs gallery shows. Turkish period started with the conquest of the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul has seen several repairs. Surrounding the mihrab of the Turkish tile art and includes the finest examples of Turkish calligraphy. They are on the dome of the famous Turkish calligrapher Mustafa Izzet Efendi, a Kazasker sure taken from Koran 7.50 m. round plates in diameter are attracting the most attention. These plates Allah, Muhammad Umar, Uthman, Ali, Hasan, Abu Bakr, Hussein's names are written. In the side walls of gift wrote here that there are plates of the Ottoman sultans. Sultan Abdulhamid II. Selim I, Sultan III. Mehmet, Sultan III. Tomb of Murat and princes, Sultan Mahmut's fountain, primary school, soup kitchen, library, Sultan Abdülmecid`'s sovereign court, clock, the tomb are the Turkish period examples of the Hagia Sophia, interior design, pottery and architecture with classic the most beautiful of the Ottoman mausoleum tradition constitute examples. Visits Days and Hours: Hagia Sophia Museum is open to visitors every day except Mondays. According to the winter schedule, including the museum in the last entry 16:00 09.00-17.00; According to the summer schedule, the museum can be visited between the hours of 9:00 to 19:00, including 18:00 last entry. Museum Cards can be obtained from the museum box office.
Summer Season: April 15 to October 1 from 9:00 to 19:00
Box Office Closing Time: 18:00
Winter Season: October 1 to April 15 from 09:00 to 17:00
Box Office Closing Time: 16:00
Special Days: Hagia Sophia Museum, the first day of Ramadan, and Eid is closed half-day visit.
Hagia Sophia Museum and Gallery Floor Entry Fee: $ 20


St İrene Church Museum

Hagia Eirene, the First Church of Byzantium ...
Constantine, the city re-establishing a forum on its behalf, as well as the palace and hippodrome, 330` in the Hagia Eirene Kilisesi`N built on the Roman temple. Hagia Irene or Hagia Eirene`N the meaning in the dictionary `Holy Barış`; but at the same time, a saint who lived in the same century. The real name of the saint is Penelope`. It is trying to spread Christianity. Thrown into a pit full of snakes by pagans; die. Stones, dragged connect to the horses; still die. Miracles happen at the end of the pagan Christian; Irene also a saint. Emperor Constantine, built on this extraordinary event gives the monotheistic religions name the first shrine of St. Irene.

Hagia Eirene, Bizans`T the only surviving church atrium. Atrium, a colonnade surrounding area in the middle of the old Roman temple courtyard. Hagia Eirene, which replaces the temple's properties brought up to date. However, Hagia Eirene today is not the same Hagia Eirene. Because wood first Hagia Eirene, burnt 532`. Emperor Justinian, polytheistic faith of the people is absolutely banned by the rebels, Zeus shelter and Hagia Sophia, as well as burned Kilisesi`N of Hagia Eirene ... Justinian, Hagia Sophia was built back in İrini`Y. However, once again it burned 564`t Hagia Eirene. Repaired ... After two fires, earthquakes have shaken this time. So the church was repaired three times.

The Ottoman sultan II. Jack, starts to enter a new era in Istanbul. Topkapi construction started Sarayı`N the outer walls, and Hagia Sophia passes through the İrini`N. Hagia Eirene after a while it becomes ammunition carried inside the maintenance and repair of weapons.
Hagia Eirene is The Ottoman Empire's first museum. 19. antique weapons in the warehouse when the museum first opened in the Aya İrini` yy.`. Month biplane stairs İrini`N providing output to the gallery as he made. Ottomans, Hagia İrini`Y the main gate inscription dated 1726 and adds the ladder.

Month İrini`Y waving it at the old icons to Bizans`T earthquakes, have been left unadorned walls in repair of religion is prohibited. Today, The Ottoman Empire had left a flag hanging on the apse a few steps off the podium outside the drawing motif symbolizing the crucifixion as Calvary İsa`N Tepesi`N under the cross and the cross symbolizing the İsa`Y in the half-dome.

After the conquest of Istanbul in 1453 has not been a significant change in the structure to be turned over to the church mosque. It has long been used as a booty and weapons depot. Armory groom Ahmed Fethi Pasha, the sensor works constitute the first nucleus of the museum in 1846, Turkey has been exhibited here. In 1869 Hagia Eirene, museum-i Humayun (Empire Museum) has been named. Over time, due to the inadequacy of the exhibition space where the works were moved to Köşk` it is tiled in 1875. Since 1908. St. Irene was used as a Military Museum. Later, it was transformed into a unit of the Directorate for some time vacant building was repaired and the Hagia Sophia Museum.

Days and Hours of visit is closed to visit. With the permission of the Directorate visited the Hagia Sophia Museum.


Adam Mickiewicz Museum

Unfortunate for the people's poet of Poland .... Crushed case at the end of 25 years of life in Europe, in the pursuit of national purposes, arrived in Istanbul. Russia in the Crimean War made with the purpose of which is to improve relations with the Poles working in the Turkish service, it was to strengthen them. During his contacts, established in falling back to the current district of Istanbul's Liberation she visited patients in tents. In a rainy day of year 1855 of cholera it is thought to take it from there, on 26 November, died quietly in his seat Tarlabaşı`N home. Which it spreads all over the world for their homeland Polonyalılar` national poetry with light and power that the poet's death has affected the world for years, the idea realm. Adam Mickiewicz arrived in Istanbul in 1855. This development, it was not to have fun and relax in Boğaziçi`N. In 1848, analyzes the situation in Polonyalılar` who took refuge in the Ottoman State and the Crimean War began in 1853 in Turkey with the aim to strengthen them where they had come to take in the pure Ottoman State. Because the Poles for the Crimean War, was an opportunity. The French, the British, Sardinian, they were supporting Türkler` against Ruslar`. Istanbul's Beyoglu district (Sweet Almond Street) `s on the street corners, 29. There is a building. This three-storey, with two small rooms on each floor, 128 years ago, Polonya`N as the national poet house where Mickiewicz` sit and close your eyes. This house Crimean War in Polonyalılar` "and they collected their fervent speeches, was a center. Adam Mickiewicz and his friends stayed at home, they cook their own meals. Among Polish immigrants who came to Istanbul at the end of the uprising in 1830,
and Polonezköy` establishing Adam Czartoryski, writes TT Jez (Hanru) insert were known as Sobozows in and converted to Islam with Adam Michalowski said. that Sobozows from close friends staying at the poet's house in those days was to attend the Crimean War as a volunteer. The first job as an original worn by the participants in this war, a fur cap on, buy clothes received. The poet Adam Mickiewicz, in his memoirs, the original kalpag of this friend, a long time will tell whether or not the value of anything other than passports. Polonyalılar` the Tarlabaşı`N in at that time was the fire only thing that strange. Because he is frequently fire in Istanbul. One day it will spread to their homes fear of this war passengers to a friend, sleeping underneath the passport is always the kalpag pillow, when a fire breaks out, before they designed them stories that recovery. November 26, 1855 Poet in Pera` day (today Beyoglu) died. This dark room on the edge of the city symbolizes the poet's life is full of a thousand difficulties. 1855-1955 Museum of the great Polish poet Adam opened on the 100th anniversary of the death Mickiewicz`. Also a room dedicated to the poet's symbolic tomb building AnIndAki trapped into the cross and on 26 November to 30 December 1855 - Adam Mickiewicz` the text is placed in a temporary grave commemorative plates with.
Museums; Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is attached to the Directorate of.
Visits Days and Hours: Monday is open to visitors every day except during the hours 09:30 to 17:00.
Entry Fee: £ 2.

Anatolian Castle Museum

On the Asian side of the Bosphorus, where Goksu Creek flows into the sea, in the name of the fort area.The Ottomans made and transitions, which aims to take control of the Bosporus is the first fortress. Wanting to conquer Istanbul and besieged by Sultan Bayezid, to prevent future help from the Black Sea to Byzantium was built 1394't. Covering seven acre area and gave its name to the location. In this construct. Mehmet (Fatih) Transfer the "Hisarpence", storehouse and some residental purposes has been added. Some minor repairs were made in 1928 by the Kandilli Municipality. Some repairs were made by the Ministry of Culture in 1991-1993. Today Anadoluhisarı, is located within the boundaries of Beykoz Municipality. Fortress has no movable cultural assets. Today Anadoluhisarı, is located within the boundaries of Beykoz Municipality. Views are closed.


Istanbul Museum of The Princes' Island

Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture projects, Island Foundation, Adana Municipality and the Islands Governor's collaboration with the Museum Island was implemented fully operational on 10 September 2010. Istanbul's first modern city museum approach, content, presentation, venues, offers a different experience for residential and activities with visitors. Visitors, 9 Istanbul Island prepared by various maps and studies on space photographs welcomes Intro Animation and gives basic information on the urban islands. Island found fossilized in rock and 400 million years ago, this is the place where you live immediately against armored fish known Dunkleosteus replica of the sea. Museum of Nature Gives Lets Adopt Message
The nature of the islands, all the richness, diversity they have throughout history, once lost species, the destruction of nature and consequences when describing the general audience, especially children waiting for surprises. The waters surrounding the islands lost once the species is also in this section. The fish disappear in the near term, crustaceans and plants. Hundreds of sea water with a drop from algae, microscopic creatures carbohydrates, fat and protein wastes consisting of "mucilage" until exhausted Marmara life is discussed. This section is referred to examine it under a microscope video and especially for children. Geology Travel Board
Birds of the islands
The islands of the authors of antiquity and the Pilgrim Note
Shaping the Beginning of Life on the islands
Islands of the first owners
Exile from Country to ...
Connecting and Residential Areas of Istanbul's Princes 'Islands Princes' Islands
Remote popular, summer Gone Country Place Islands
Islands Architecture
Different Population and Migration
Getting to the Islands / Islands Transportation in / Kayak Races Study
Marine Transportation and Water Sports
Islanders Musicians
Islands and Taste
Escape Place and the newly discovered islands
The museum accessible from every point Databases
Islands in the history, present and touch screens that allows access to information on maps of the future, the Ottoman archive documents, Architectural Heritage, Oral History and Museum Islander celebrities database ... Other Departments
• Library
• Archives
• Website www.adalarmuzesi.org
• Events, Workshops, Children's Educational Programs
• Taste Island Tours
• Friends of the Museum Visitor Days and Hours: except Monday 10:00 - 16:00 hours can be visited.
 

500th Year Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews

Turkey has the distinction of being the first and only museum in this area 500 years Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews, since 1985, no longer exist in the actual service Zülfaris Synagogue building was inaugurated on 25 November 2001. The name of the street, the old town is read as Zülfaris map. These words, "Come fringe of" Ottoman meaning "zülfü-Arus" stands in the language of the people. Original name "Kal Kadosh Galata" synagogue, which was referred to by that name among the people.
Presence known in 1671, probably on the basis of the rest of the Genoese, which was rebuilt at the beginning of the 19th century and until 1985, this building serves as a synagogue, "500. Anniversary Events "frame has been restored and converted into a museum by the 500th Year Foundation.
Three times on board the museum's entrance courtyard, World War I, the Ottoman Army and the War of homeland defense for the sake of their lives sacrificing standing Turkish Jews commemorate the soldiers during sculptor Nadia Arditti's "Rising Fire" works decorate the. Once upon a time, brides, father of co-arm Taking the main hall on the first floor in the arm they reached the stairs; Turkish Jews historical, religious objects and interaction in social life, participation in different spheres of social life, the first printing press in the Ottoman Empire, the history of Turkish-Jewish Press, waive the Lausanne Treaty, Article 42, invited the great leader our country in the years to 1933 by Ataturk escape is and from Nazi domination continued our universities to the academic life of German and Austrian scientists rescued from the death of hundreds of Jews in the cities under Nazi occupation they worked during the Second World War, "the Turkish Schindler" to Turkish diplomats, honor corners and many details; objects, panels, are available with charts and maps.
In light coinciding with the main dome of the octagonal projection Zülfaris some excerpts from the history and important events that took place in the synagogue is on display. Synagogue in the period in which it functions at the top gallery devoted to the worship of women, the right wing in human landscapes, (men, women, couples, children, families and picnics) On the left side of the 400th and 500th anniversary celebrations, the Ashkenazi community presentation, each with a separate sign the document Haydarpasa Hemdat Israel Synagogue and Manisa Şinasi Moris is given to the board on display at the Children's Hospital of the story.
On the ground floor hall, organized as ethnography section, postpartum-birth and circumcision, dowry, the wedding composition, as well as 1860 to 1960 between chronological order bride and groom photo of renewing nostalgic memories of a time warp function, different clothes, wedding dresses, talismans, Examples of jewelry and similar matters are also included in this section ...

Leaving the museum, in the right panel in the wall of the gates; Ataturk, Ismet Inonu, Turgut Ozal and Suleyman Demirel, Mesut Yilmaz, Turkey may read summaries of statements about Jews.

Visits Days and Hours: Monday - Thursday from 10:00 to 16:00, Friday and Sunday 10.00 - is open from 14.00. It is closed on Saturdays and on some special occasions.
It's free.