Most of the mosques in Istanbul were built between the 15th and 20th centuries, when it was the capital of the Ottoman Empire. However, there are also noteworthy mosques built during the Republic period. In this article, I listed the most beautiful mosques of Istanbul from the eyes of a professional tour guide and tried to answer frequently asked questions about them. Of … [Read more...] about ISTANBUL MOSQUES Opening Hours (Updated 2025)
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Theodosius Cistern Ticket Price & Hours [Updated 2025]
Theodosius Cistern is located in Sultanahmet, one of the most popular touristic centers of Istanbul. There are light shows every hour in the cistern, which was recently restored and opened to visitors. The most famous cistern in Istanbul is the Basilica Cistern from the reign of Emperor Justinian. But Theodosius Cistern is essentially even older than Basilica Cistern. This … [Read more...] about Theodosius Cistern Ticket Price & Hours [Updated 2025]
MUSEUM PASS Istanbul Worth It? (May 2024)
The Istanbul Museum Pass is a very useful card for those who come to the city for a cultural trip. Those who will visit several museums can easily cover the money they pay for the museum card. So is the Museum Pass Istanbul worth it? You can find insider tips about the museum card in this post. The museums in Istanbul are very crowded between April and November, the city's … [Read more...] about MUSEUM PASS Istanbul Worth It? (May 2024)
Topkapi Palace Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
Topkapi Palace is among the most visited museums in Istanbul. In this article, you can find updated information about the Topkapi Palace entrance fee and opening hours. In addition, the history of the Topkapi Palace is also briefly noted. If you want to enter Topkapi Palace quickly with QR code tickets, you can buy your online ticket in advance via this link. This … [Read more...] about Topkapi Palace Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
Dolmabahce Palace Entry Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
Dolmabahce Palace is among the most visited museums in Istanbul. In this article, you can find updated information about the Dolmabahce Palace entry fee and opening hours. In addition, the history of the Dolmabahce Palace is also briefly noted. If you want to enter Dolmabahce Palace quickly with QR code tickets, you can buy your online ticket in advance via this link. This … [Read more...] about Dolmabahce Palace Entry Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
GALATA TOWER Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
Galata Tower is one of the most visited museums in Istanbul. Built in the late Byzantine period, the tower offers 360 degrees of Istanbul view. You can find information about Galata Tower entrance fee and opening hours in this article. In addition, the history of the Galata Tower is also briefly noted. At the end of the article, there are also useful suggestions about … [Read more...] about GALATA TOWER Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
ISTANBUL MUSEUMS Prices & Hours [Updated for 2025]
In this article, you can find the best museums in Istanbul and their entrance fees and visiting hours, up to date in 2025. I have listed the most popular museums in Istanbul from the eyes of a professional tourist guide. Ticket prices and opening hours of museums in Istanbul may change several times throughout the year. For this reason, although I update it frequently, it is … [Read more...] about ISTANBUL MUSEUMS Prices & Hours [Updated for 2025]
BLUE MOSQUE (Istanbul) Opening Hours [Updated 2025]
The Sultanahmet district, which houses the famous historical buildings of Istanbul, takes its name from this mosque built by the Sultan Ahmed. The Blue Mosque is adjacent to the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace, which are among the most important structures in Istanbul's history, and welcomes millions of visitors every year. The original name of the mosque is the Sultanahmet … [Read more...] about BLUE MOSQUE (Istanbul) Opening Hours [Updated 2025]
Basilica Cistern Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
Basilica Cistern is among the most visited museums in Istanbul. In this article, you can find updated information about the Basilica Cistern entrance fee & opening hours. In addition, the history of the Basilica Cistern is also briefly noted. If you want to enter Basilica Cistern quickly with QR code tickets, you can buy your online ticket in advance via this link. This … [Read more...] about Basilica Cistern Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2025]
Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated for 2025]
Hagia Sophia was built 1500 years ago by the Byzantine emperor Justinian. Built with techniques far beyond its time, the building remained the largest church in the world for a thousand years. Hagia Sophia, which was used as a church from the 6th to the 15th centuries, was the city’s holiest building. Emperors were crowned here during the Eastern Roman (aka Byzantine) … [Read more...] about Hagia Sophia Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated for 2025]