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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi) vs Istanbul Archaeological Museum
Both are recommended by travel writers. On balance, Istanbul Archaeological Museums scores significantly higher than Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum. Istanbul Archaeological Museums ranks #2 in Istanbul with endorsements from 10 reviewers like Afar Magazine, Michelin Guide and Michelin Guide.
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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Istanbul Archaeological Museum
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Osman Hamdi Bey Yokusu, Sultanahmet, Istanbul, Turkey
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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."
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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."
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Travel + Leisure
"The world-class museum's garden alone begs a look. Inside, there are outstanding ancient sarcophagi, Byzantine sculpture, and Roman busts."
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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."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This highly comprehensive museum is dedicated to Antiquity."
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