Archaeological Museum
The museum which was founded by Osman Hamdi, an artist and an archeologist, with the name Müze-i Hümayun on June 13, 1891. The architect of the monumental building is Vallaury. There are unique statues from Archaic Age to Roman Period lined up. It was constructed as the first Academy of Fine Arts by Osman Hamdi in 1883. The Museum of Oriental Antiquities, which is within the building, was built as a villa by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror in 1472. The richest and the most important museum of Turkey was ranked number one in the competition among 45 museums in 1992 and chosen as the “Museum of the Year.' You should not forget to visit this valuable museum of Istanbul.
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Phone: +90 212 520 77 40
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Galata Tower
Built in 528; used as dungeon in the 15th century and fire observatory in the 16th century, the great landmark of the Genoese architecture from which Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi took his flight on wooden wings, now serves as a touristic site.
Rahmi M. Koc Museum
Rahmi M. Koç museum is built over an area of 27,000 square meters. It is the one and only industrial museum of Turkey. It is a fun and educational social environment.
Istanbul Modern
Istanbul Modern is one of the first addresses that have changed the 'understanding of classical museum in the city with the social programs and education projects which it has hosted.