Basilica Cistern

Museums & galleries

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Where: Vişnezade Mah., Dolmabahçe Cad., Beşiktaş, İstanbul, Istanbul
Hours: Tue–Sun, ticket office 09:00–17:00
Closed: Closed: Mondays; 1 January; first day of Ramadan and Sacrifice feasts
Entry: ₺2,000 foreign visitors; ₺250 domestic

Ottoman palace in Beşiktaş managed by the National Palaces administration; one combined ticket covers the Selamlık, Harem and Painting Museum.

Landmarks

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Mid-14th-century Genoese tower, later a prison and fire lookout, now a museum of Istanbul history with a panoramic top-floor view.

Markets & souks

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15th-century covered market of 61 streets and about 4,500 shops selling carpets, jewellery, leather, ceramics and textiles; bargaining is expected.

Museums & galleries

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Ministry of Culture and Tourism museum on the history of Hagia Sophia, open daily until evening. MüzeKart is not accepted here.

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