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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi) vs Fatih Mosque and Complex
Both Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum and Fatih Mosque and Complex are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum ranks significantly higher than Fatih Mosque and Complex. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is ranked #7 in Istanbul with praise from 6 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Concierge.
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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Fatih Mosque and Complex
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Fevzi Paşa Caddesi Fatih
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Fodor's
"This complex consisting of a mosque, religious schools, and other buildings of a pious nature was the largest in the Ottoman empire."
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It's best to avoid visiting the mosque at prayer times.
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The Fatih was the first great imperial mosque built in İstanbul following the Conquest."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A visit to the imperial complex of Fatih Mehmet is one of the highlights of any visit to Istanbul."
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Let's Go
"The tomb of the Conqueror—whose bio states that he was poisoned by a Jewish doctor in the service of the Venetian kingdom—lies just outside the mosque. "
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Afar Magazine
"Features elements of the legendary Imperial Ottoman architectural style fused with elegant Baroque designs of the 18th century."
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