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 2023]
Museums
MUSEUM PASS Istanbul Worth It? (September 2023)
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? (September 2023)
TOPKAPI PALACE Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
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. During the high tourist season, it is possible to enter the Topkapi Palace with online tickets. You can join the guided Topkapi Palace … [Read more...] about TOPKAPI PALACE Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
DOLMABAHCE PALACE Entry Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
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. During the high tourist season, it is possible to enter the Dolmabahce Palace with online tickets. You can join the guided … [Read more...] about DOLMABAHCE PALACE Entry Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
GALATA TOWER Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
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 2023]
ISTANBUL MUSEUMS Entry Fees & Hours [Updated 2023]
Entry fees and visiting hours of Istanbul Museums change every year. For this reason, the article needs to be updated frequently. Even the statuses of some museums have changed since 2018, when I first wrote this article. For example, Hagia Sophia and Kariye (Chora) are no longer museums. Both of them started serving as mosques and are now possible to visit for free. On the … [Read more...] about ISTANBUL MUSEUMS Entry Fees & Hours [Updated 2023]
BLUE MOSQUE (Istanbul) Opening Hours [Updated 2023]
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 2023]
BASILICA CISTERN Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
Basilica Cistern is among the most visited museums in Istanbul. In this article, you can find updated information about the Basilica Cistern entrance fee and opening hours. In addition, the history of the Basilica Cistern is also briefly noted. During the high tourist season, it is possible to enter the Basilica Cistern with online tickets. You can join the GUIDED TOUR by … [Read more...] about BASILICA CISTERN Entrance Fee & Hours [Updated 2023]
HAGIA SOPHIA Price & Opening Hours [Updated 2023]
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 Price & Opening Hours [Updated 2023]
Great Palace MOSAIC MUSEUM Istanbul [Updated 2023]
The Great Palace Mosaics Museum is located in the Sultanahmet district of Istanbul. The mosaic collection, overshadowed by the more popular museums, sheds light on Eastern Roman culture in late antiquity. In this article you can find information about the history of the Great Palace of Constantinople. In addition, the Great Palace Mosaics Museum entrance fee and opening … [Read more...] about Great Palace MOSAIC MUSEUM Istanbul [Updated 2023]