Rumeli Fortress vs Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Both Rumeli Fortress and Istanbul Modern Museum are endorsed by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Istanbul Modern Museum scores significantly higher than Rumeli Fortress. Istanbul Modern Museum scores 90 with praise from 7 reviewers including Concierge, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Rumeli Fortress
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Tarabya Yenikoy Cad., Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's
"Built on a hill overlooking the water, Rumeli Hisarı is the best preserved of all the fortresses on the Bosphorus and well worth a visit."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Just before the Fatih Bridge are the majestic structures of Rumeli Hisarı and Anadolu Hisarı (Fortress of Anatolia)."
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Travel + Leisure
"In the stranglehold that eventually throttled Constantinople in 1453, the Rumeli Hisar (castle) served as the lynch pin."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"The towers and crenellated walls of the imposing ramparts of the Rumeli Hisari (1452) can be seen on the European shore of the Bosphorus, resembling a long stone snake."
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Time Out
"Visitors can explore the many towers of the fortress and enjoy a spectacular view of the Bosphorus and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge."
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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
Top Choice
"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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