Turkish and Islamic Art MuseumThe grand 16th century palace of the sultan's Grand Vizier,
Ibrahim Pasa, today houses the Turkish and Islamic Art Museum,
containing what many consider to be the finest collection of
Islamic artefacts in the world. The palace itself was the finest
private residence ever built in the Ottoman Empire. From its
supreme position overlooking the Hippodrome, the sultan could enjoy
excellent views of the celebrations in the square below. The museum
is well laid out and contains more than 40,000 examples of Selçuk,
Mamluk and Ottoman Turkish art, including ceramics, Koran cases,
calligraphy, textiles, metalwork and illuminated manuscripts. Its
antique carpet exhibit is renowned; the carpets, kilims and prayer
rugs forming one of the richest and oldest collections in the
world.
Address: Ibrahim Pasa Sarayi, Atmeydani 46, Hippodrome,
Sultanah
Telephone: (212) 518 1805
Transportation: Sultanahmet tram stop
Opening Time: Open daily except Mondays from
9:30am-5:30pm
Admission: 10 YTL |
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