In northern Şişli, a short bus ride from Taksim Square, is a candy-pink Ottoman house in which Mustafa Kemal once stayed. It now contains three floors of...
Halaskargazi Caddesi 250
A visit to the city's least known museum requires forward planning: to gain access to the heavily guarded Selimiye army barracks, you must fax your passport...
Birinci Ordu Komutanlıĸı
The official museum of the Galatasaray School sports club, now more famous for its football team. Barely more than a trophy room, the exhibits include...
Galatasaray Lisesi
Housed in the immaculately restored Zülfaris Synagogue (in existence since 1671, but dating in its present form to the early 19th century), a collection of...
Karaköy Meydanı
In 1453 Sultan Mehmed II conquered Constantinople, marking the end of the Byzantine Empire in the area. This museum, opened by Prime Minister Recep Tayyip...
Topkapı Culture Park
Directly behind Haghia Sophia are the walls shielding the Topkapı Palace complex. Part command centre for a massive military empire, part archetypal Eastern...
Bab-ı Hümayün Caddesi