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Best Museums in Istanbul

Istanbul is home to 1 world-class museum. From ancient collections to contemporary art, here is your complete guide with opening hours, prices, and directions.

Topkapi Palace Museum in Istanbul

Topkapi Palace Museum

The lavish palace of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries — now a museum holding the Imperial Treasury, the Harem, sacred Islamic relics, and sweeping views of the Bosphorus.

Admission
Approximately €17 palace admission; Harem requires a separate additional ticket (~€8)
Founded
1924

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