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Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art vs Sehzade Mehmet Mosque

Both are endorsed by expert writers. Overall, Istanbul Modern Museum ranks significantly better than Sehzade Mehmet Mosque. Istanbul Modern Museum comes in at #9 in Istanbul with accolades from 7 publications like Fodor's, Michelin Guide and Travel + Leisure.

Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
9 / 10
Meclis-i Mebusan Caddesi, Liman Isletmeleri Sahasi Antrepo No: 4, Istanbul 34433 , Turkey
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Concierge 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 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." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"One of the most significant openings in the city's recent history." Full review
Frommer's 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." 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