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Balik Pazari vs Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

Both are endorsed by professional reviewers. On balance, Istanbul Modern Museum scores significantly higher than Balik Pazari. Istanbul Modern Museum ranks #10 in Istanbul with recommendations from 6 reviewers including Travel + Leisure, Michelin Guide and Michelin Guide.

Balik Pazari
Balik Pazari
8 / 10
Balikpazari, İstiklal Caddesi, İstanbul Turkey
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Fodor's Fodor's
"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." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"This fish market is a colorful cluster of much more than just fishmongers." Full review
Lonely Planet 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." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A feast of Rococo architecture, the 19C Flower Passage (Çiçek Pasaji in Turkish) has retained its full charm." Full review
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You'll also want to visit the nearby bustling market, with its colourful displays of fish, flowers and fruit.
Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
9 / 10
Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, Liman Isletmeleri Sahasi Antrepo No: 4, Istanbul 34433 , Turkey
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The permanent collection tells the story of modern Turkish art... while a top-notch program of temporary exhibitions features significant local and international contemporary artists." Full review
Concierge Concierge
"Housed in a superb old dockside warehouse—very much in keeping with the industrial aesthetic of the Tate Modern in London—the Istanbul Modern opened to much excitement in December 2004."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Its stunning location on the shores of the Bosphorus and its extensive collection of Turkish 20th-century art make it well worth a visit." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of the most significant openings in the city's recent history." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The collection of paintings, portraits, sculptures, and photographs in the permanent collection tell us, in some sense, what was going on in the minds of the Turks in the 20th century." Full review
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