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Istanbul Archaeological Museum vs Balik Pazari
Istanbul Archaeological Museums and Balik Pazari are both praised by professionals. On balance, Istanbul Archaeological Museums is the choice of most writers compared to Balik Pazari. Istanbul Archaeological Museums comes in at 92 with positive reviews from 6 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
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Osman Hamdi Bey Yokusu, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's
"Step into this vast repository of spectacular finds... to get a head-spinning look at the civilizations that have thrived for thousands of years in and around Turkey."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It may not pull the number of visitors that flock to nearby Topkapı, but this superb museum complex shouldn't be missed."
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Travel + Leisure
"The world-class museum's garden alone begs a look. Inside, there are outstanding ancient sarcophagi, Byzantine sculpture, and Roman busts."
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Frommer's
"The Istanbul Archaeology Museum is housed in three buildings just inside the first court of Topkapi Palace and includes the Museum of the Ancient Orient."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This highly comprehensive museum is dedicated to Antiquity."
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Balik Pazari
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Balikpazari, İstiklal Caddesi, İstanbul Turkey
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"Located just off İstiklal Caddesi next to the entrance to the Çiçek Pasajı, the Balık Pazarı is a bustling labyrinth of streets filled with stands."
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Frommer's
"This fish market is a colorful cluster of much more than just fishmongers."
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Lonely Planet
"Many of the shops have been here for close on a century and have extremely loyal clienteles – check out Sütte Şarküteri for its delicious charcuterie."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A feast of Rococo architecture, the 19C Flower Passage (Çiçek Pasaji in Turkish) has retained its full charm."
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You'll also want to visit the nearby bustling market, with its colourful displays of fish, flowers and fruit.
