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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi) vs Galata Tower
Both Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum and Galata Tower are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is preferred by most professionals compared to Galata Tower. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum has a TripExpert Score of 91 with praise from 6 sources including Fodor's, Michelin Guide 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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Galata Tower
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Buyuk Hendek Cad., Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's
"The hillside location provided good defense, as well as a perch from which to monitor the comings and goings of vessels in the sea lanes below."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Constructed in 1348, it was the tallest structure in the city for centuries, and it still dominates the skyline north of the Golden Horn."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A district full of life on the banks of the Bosphorus, culminating in the 68m-high Galata Tower... delightful 360° view."
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Afar Magazine
"On the 21 March, I climbed the Galata Tower to see if a 470 year old Istanbul love story was true."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The imposing Galata Tower is 68m tall. Built in 1348, it was the main bastion of the Genoese surrounding wall. Modified by the Ottomans, it served as a prison then a watchtower."
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