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Beylerbeyi Palace vs Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Both Beylerbeyi Palace and Istanbul Modern Museum are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Istanbul Modern Museum is preferred by most professionals compared to Beylerbeyi Palace. Istanbul Modern Museum comes in at #9 in Istanbul with accolades from 7 sources such as Concierge, Let's Go and Travel + Leisure.
Beylerbeyi Palace
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Abdullah Aga Caddesi, Istanbul, Turkey
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Under the bridge on the European shore is the green-and-cream-coloured Balyan Usta Yalı , built in the 1860s by architect Sarkis Balyan."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This palace is one of the architectural fantasies of the last sultans."
Fodor's
"Like a mini-Dolmabahçe that incorporates a similarly eclectic mix of European and Turkish styles but is smaller, less grandiose, and has more of a personal feel."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This former summer palace, clad in marble and surrounded by gardens, was built in 1865 for the Sultan Abdülaziz (1830-1876) and hosted guests such as Empress Eugénie of France."
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Afar Magazine
"Beylerbeyi Palace (Beylerbeyi Sarayı)This beautiful 19th-century palace on the Asian shoreline near the First Bosphorus Bridge served as a summer retreat for sultans and visiting dignitaries."
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Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
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Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, Liman Isletmeleri Sahasi Antrepo No: 4, Istanbul 34433 , Turkey
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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."
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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
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"Its stunning location on the shores of the Bosphorus and its extensive collection of Turkish 20th-century art make it well worth a visit."
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Travel + Leisure
"One of the most significant openings in the city's recent history."
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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."
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