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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi) vs Basilica Cistern
Both are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum ranks significantly better than Basilica Cistern. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum has a TripExpert Score of 92 with accolades from 6 reviewers like Time Out, Concierge and Lonely Planet.
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)
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At Meydani Sok. Ibrahim Pasa Sarayi No:44 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's
"Süleyman the Magnificent commissioned Sinan to build this grandiose stone palace overlooking the Hippodrome in about 1520 for his brother-in-law, the grand vizier Ibrahim Pasha."
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Concierge
"This scarcely visited museum is housed inside the İbrahim Paşa Palace, a building on the edge of the At Meydanı (Horse Square) in Sultanahmet."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"This Ottoman palace on the western edge of the Hippodrome was built in 1524 for İbrahim Paşa, childhood friend, brother-in-law and grand vizier of Süleyman the Magnificent."
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Time Out
"Holds an extensive collection of carpets, calligraphy, woodwork, stonework and ceramic, glass and metal objects."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This museum is housed in the former residence of Ibrahim Pasa; this son of a Greek slave became the grand vizier of Suleyman the Magnificent."
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Basilica Cistern
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Imran Oktem Cad. No:4 D:5 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's
"A journey through this ancient underground waterway takes you along dimly lit walkways that weave around 336 marble columns rising 26 feet to support Byzantine arches and domes."
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Come early to avoid the long lines and have a more peaceful visit.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"When those Byzantine emperors built something, they certainly did it properly!"
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Travel + Leisure
"Eighty-two feet below Istanbul is a 450-foot-long, 213-foot-wide former royal reservoir."
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Let's Go
"Built more than 1400 years ago under the direction of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian—the same guy responsible for the Hagia Sophia—this underground cistern once stored water for the whole city."
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Time Out
"One of Istanbul's most intriguing attractions."
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