Istanbul Archaeology Museums
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Istanbul Archaeology Museums - by Ayesha Tihani on Google
Description
The Istanbul Archaeology Museums are a group of three museums located next to Topkapı Palace in the older part of Istanbul. In the main neoclassical building, the Archaeological Museum has a broad collection of artefacts from Lebanon, Turkey (Troy and Anatolia), Syria and Cyprus. The 15th century Tiled Kiosk, built under the Ottoman sultan Mehmed II as a pleasure palace, houses the Museum of Islamic Art. Finally, the Museum of the Ancient Orient collection is centred on pre-Islamic art from Ancient Egypt to Mesopotamia, the highlight of which is the glazed brick panels from Babylon's Ishtar gate.
Access & Transport
Located between Gülhane Park and Topkapı Palace. The Gülhane tram station (T1) is 300m away.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining a visit there with the Topkapi Palace and Gülhane Park. Whilst the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is also nearby, we would recommend visiting on 2 different days to better absorb and appreciate the various collections.
Environmental & Social
Limited carbon footprint (electricity) and helps spread culture
Conclusion
The Istanbul Archaeological Museums are not first-tier by international standards, but they are still of excellent quality and provide tourists with the opportunity to learn more about the region before and beyond the Ottoman Empire.
Key positive
Some very good exhibits
Central location
Key negative
Not many stand-out artefacts
Service quality needs to improve
Suitability
Only the Museum of Archaeology is accessible for wheelchair users
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
May 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:2h
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY09:00 - 20:00
TUESDAY09:00 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 20:00
THURSDAY09:00 - 20:00
FRIDAY09:00 - 20:00
SATURDAY09:00 - 20:00
SUNDAY09:00 - 20:00
Start of Season 2:Nov, 01
MONDAY09:00 - 18:30
TUESDAY09:00 - 18:30
WEDNESDAY09:00 - 18:30
THURSDAY09:00 - 18:30
FRIDAY09:00 - 18:30
SATURDAY09:00 - 18:30
SUNDAY09:00 - 18:30