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Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi) vs Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

Both are endorsed by professional travelers. Overall, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is preferred by most professionals compared to Istanbul Modern Museum. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is ranked #8 in Istanbul with positive reviews from 6 reviews such as Concierge, Time Out and Michelin Guide.

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)
Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Turk ve Islam Eserleri Muzesi)
8 / 10
At Meydani Sok. Ibrahim Pasa Sarayi No:44 Sultanahmet, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's 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." Full review
Concierge 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 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." Full review
Time Out Time Out
"Holds an extensive collection of carpets, calligraphy, woodwork, stonework and ceramic, glass and metal objects." Full review
Michelin Guide 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." Full review
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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
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"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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