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Religious Tourism

Religious Tourism
The technological changes that take place in the world, regardless of the national boundaries, bring people together. Since the beginning of the article, perhaps 9,000 or 10,000 years ago, some places on the earth have been the scene of close connections between different cultures, civilizations and religions. If the first-century civilizations developed in Anatolia, in…
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TOURISTANBUL

TOURISTANBUL
Anyone who flies through İstanbul and has a waiting time at least 6 hours is welcome to Touristanbul. After you arrive at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, you will be picked up. Then you will be taken to the historical places and beautiful restaurants. You will enjoy İstanbul’s historical and natural beauties rather than wasting your time…
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Nightlife

Nightlife
Although Turkey is known first and foremost for its natural and historical treasures, its lively nightlife is also a great source of enjoyment for tourists. A variety of entertainment spots appeal to all sorts of tastes and reflect the country’s diverse cultural make-up. These places offer an enjoyable night to listen to live music, partake…
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İstanbul Nightlife

İstanbul Nightlife
Top 10 Bars 1. Sunset Grill Bar Kuruçeşme Mahallesi, Yol Sk. No:2, 34345 Ulus / Beşiktaş/İstanbul Phone: +90 (0212) 287 03 57 - 58 2. La Mancha Address: Öksüz Çocuk Sokak No:7, Muallim Naci Cd., 34345 Beşiktaş, İstanbul Phone: +90 212 257 11 44 3. Leb-i Derya Address: Şahkulu Mah., Kumbaracı Ykş. No:57, 34425 Tünel/Beyoğlu,…
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Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum

Founded by Divane Mehmed Çelebi Dede in 1481 during the reign of Sultan Bayezid II, Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum was the oldest Mevlevi Lodge in Istanbul and the second largest Lodge after Yenikapi Mevlevihanesi. As it is located on Galata, which was then the center of hotels, foreign embassies, churches, Levantines and foreign traders, the…
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Museum of Painting and Sculpture

Museum of Painting and Sculpture
This large fine arts museum, founded by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in 1937, is located in the Crown Prince's Suite (Veliaht Dairesi) at Dolmabahçe Palace. The Museum in Beşiktaş houses an extensive collection of Turkish and European works of art from the 19th and 20th centuries. There are over 10,000 paintings and 650 sculptures in the…
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Dolmabahçe Palace Museum

Dolmabahçe Palace Museum
This spectacular palace consists of 285 rooms, 44 halls, 4 grand halls, 5 main staircases, 6 hamams, and 68 restrooms. The total usable area of the three-floor, single-structure building is 45,000 meters square. The outer walls of the structure are made of stone, and inner walls are made of brick. 14 tons of gold, 6…
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The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Works and Arts

The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Works and Arts
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Works and Arts, which contains a meaningful collection of Turkish/Islamic Works, welcomes its visitors in the historical Ibrahim Paşa Palace located in Sultanahmed Square after having moved there on May 22nd, 1983. At first, it was established as the Evkaf-ı İslamiye Museum (The Islamic Foundations Museum) in the Daruzziyafe…
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Istanbul Archaeological Museum

Istanbul Archaeological Museum
The İstanbul Archaeological Museums, a museum affiliated to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, is located in İstanbul's Sultanahmet neighborhood, on the Osman Hamdi Bey slope connecting the Gülhane Park with the Topkapı Palace. Its name is plural, since there are three different museums under the same administration: The Archaeological Museum, the Ancient Orient Museum…
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Pera Palace Museum

Pera Palace Museum
Inaugurated on 8 June 2005, Pera Museum is a private museum founded by the Suna and İnan Kıraç Foundation. The aim of offering an outstanding range of diverse high quality culture and art services is as important today as when the Museum first opened its doors to the public. Couched in the historic quarter of…
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