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Istanbul Archaeological Museum vs Sehzade Mehmet Mosque

Istanbul Archaeological Museums and Sehzade Mehmet Mosque are both rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Istanbul Archaeological Museums ranks significantly better than Sehzade Mehmet Mosque. Istanbul Archaeological Museums ranks #2 in Istanbul with accolades from 10 reviews like Michelin Guide, Travel + Leisure and Time Out.

Istanbul Archaeological Museum
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
9 / 10
Osman Hamdi Bey Yokusu, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's Fodor's
"Step into this vast repository of spectacular finds... to get a head-spinning look at the civilizations that have thrived for thousands of years in and around Turkey." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"It may not pull the number of visitors that flock to nearby Topkapı, but this superb museum complex shouldn't be missed." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"The world-class museum's garden alone begs a look. Inside, there are outstanding ancient sarcophagi, Byzantine sculpture, and Roman busts." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"The Istanbul Archaeology Museum is housed in three buildings just inside the first court of Topkapi Palace and includes the Museum of the Ancient Orient." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This highly comprehensive museum is dedicated to Antiquity." Full review
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Sehzade Mehmet Mosque
Sehzade Mehmet Mosque
8 / 10
Sehzadebasi Cad., Vefa, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's Fodor's
"The medium-sized Şehzade Camii was built for Süleyman the Magnificent's eldest son, Prince Mehmet, who died of smallpox in 1543 at age 22." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Süleyman the Magnificent built this mosque between 1543 and 1548 as a memorial to his son, Mehmet, who died of smallpox in 1543 at the age of 22." Full review
Michelin Guide Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"Perched on the third hill of Istanbul, the elegant silhouette of Suleyman's mosque rises gracefully towards the sky, via a magnificent profusion of domes." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"What was at the time considered a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture is now merely a footnote to Sinan's subsequent great works." Full review