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Bebek Cistern Gallery
The Bebek Cistern Gallery, restored by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, was opened on September 29, 2021, as an exhibition and art space. Bebek Cistern is one of the cisterns that, from the mid-19th century to the late 20th century, was favored by city residents as a recreational spot and was also used for various purposes…
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Bayezid II Turkish Bath Culture Museum
The bath, part of the II. Bayezid Complex, is dated to 1507-1508 based on some documents from the Prime Ministry Ottoman Archives. Known as the “New Bath” in records, it was built as a double bath for public use by Gülbahar Hatun, the wife of II. Bayezid. The bath, also referred to as “Patrona Bath”…
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Gülhane Cistern History, Exhibits, Entrance Fee, and Visiting Hours
The Gülhane Cistern, located north of the Istanbul Archaeology Museums, is a historical structure dating back to the 5th-7th centuries AD. The exact origins and the builder of the cistern are unknown. It was discovered in 1913 when Dr. Cemil Topuzlu, the Mayor of Istanbul, transformed Gülhane Park into a public park, with permission granted…
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Istanbul Military Museum (Harbiye) History, Exhibits, Entrance Fee, and Visiting Hours
The Istanbul Harbiye Military Museum and Cultural Site, located on Vali Konağı Cad. No:2 in Harbiye, Şişli, Istanbul, is an important cultural and historical landmark. Occupying a significant area of 54,000 m² with a building space of 18,600 m², the museum complex is housed in what was originally the Mekteb-i Harbiye (Military Academy) building, constructed…
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The Istanbul Aviation Museum, a.k.a. Turkish Air Force Museum History, Exhibits, Entrance Fee, and Visiting Hours
The Istanbul Air Force Museum, located in Yeşilköy, Istanbul, covers a sprawling area of approximately 65,000 m² and features both open and enclosed exhibition spaces. This museum holds a significant place in Turkish Aviation History, showcasing a wide array of aircraft, helicopters, communication devices, missiles, and other air and communication equipment, as well as weapon…