Mecidiyeköy Art Gallery, situated in one of Istanbul’s bustling locales, Mecidiyeköy Square, was established as part of a project aimed at transforming the square into a hub for art and culture. This initiative is an effort to infuse the area, which was previously an underutilized space frequented by hundreds daily, with the city’s identity and…
İBB Mevlanakapı Karakolu Visitor Center, located in Fatih, Istanbul, is an exemplary cultural space that emerged from the restoration of the historical Kara Surları (City Walls). Managed by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality’s Cultural Heritage Department and İBB Heritage teams, the center is part of a broader initiative to transform key points along the 7.2 km…
The Haliç Sanat: Fener Houses project is an initiative that aims to breathe new life into the city of Istanbul by preserving its historical and cultural heritage. Undertaken by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, this project revitalizes a section of the Haliç (Golden Horn) shoreline, encompassing the historic neighborhood of Fener. The Fener Houses, after undergoing…
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…
The Climate Museum in Turkey, located at the Müze Gazhane, focuses on the crucial issue of climate, especially relevant in the context of the ongoing anthropogenic sixth mass extinction. This museum aims to be Turkey’s first public climate center, addressing key questions regarding climate. It offers written and visual content to answer inquiries such as…
The Children’s Science Center, located within the historical Müze Gazhane building, is a dynamic space that offers a unique learning experience for children. The center is comprised of three main sections and 24 exhibit units. This center presents themes such as understanding energy, grasping the transformation of energy, learning about different types of energy, utilizing…
The Cartoon and Humor Museum, located in the historic complex of Müze Gazhane, offers a journey through Turkey’s humor history, reflecting various periods and movements. This museum brings to the present the reflections of our political, social, and sociocultural life through the art of drawing, paying homage to all representatives of the field, from the…
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…
Artİstanbul Feshane, a historic venue, has recently opened its doors as a new cultural and artistic space in Istanbul. Once a center of production where coal energy was converted into electricity and labor into commodity, Feshane is now transformed into a cultural and artistic venue on the Haliç (Golden Horn) shoreline, connecting the city’s traditions…
Anatolian Fortress Museum (Anadolu Hisarı Müzesi), located on a triangular piece of land between the Istanbul Strait and the Göksu River, stands at the narrowest point of the Bosphorus. Known by various names such as Akça Hisar, Gözlüce Hisar, Güzelce Hisar, Yenice Hisar, and Nova Castrum, it was constructed by Sultan Bayezid I, also known…
