Istanbul is a city of art and culture. During its long history, it has witnessed hundreds of cultures and values. There are lots of museums which
help to protect and transfer this cultural richness. Especially the historical peninsula is very rich in this sense. First of all, there is Hagia Sophia which was turned to a museum almost 80 years ago and it is one of most visited museums of Istanbul. You can go there and witness to the remains of a huge history. Just one street away from it, there is Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) which once used for water storage. Basilica Cistern is not only a museum, it hosts many national and international events also. By reserving a room in Sultanahmet region, you can experience sleeping in the middle of history, culture and art.
In the same region, there is also a museum called Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. It is the last museum that was opened in Ottoman and the most inclusive museum in the field of Turkish and Islamic Arts. If you are interested in knowing a city by examining its history, that’s the best place to visit. To examine further, you should also visit Istanbul Archeology Museum which has many pieces from Hellene, Ancient Rome and Byzantine. This one is also located in Sultanahmet region. This region is also full of tombs which is a different way to know a city. Headstones and epitaphs tell so much about people of a culture.
Lastly, you should certainly visit Miniaturk, “a small model of a great country”. By visiting there, you can get the chance to experience the whole
country just with a half-day tour in a 60.000 sqm area. As they say, it is a “display window for Turkey”. Miniaturk is located on Golden Horn and so easy to transfer.
So, there are many things to discover in this big city, Istanbul. If you would like to learn about a very fascinating history, see some art and culture,
you are in the right place. Let’s plan your day and start to discover this magnificent city!
