Thanks to its rich history dating back centuries and several empires, Turkey has numerous museums full of antiquities and art. These museums might provide you with some entertainment and learning opportunities over the weekends.
Chora Museum
Chora Museum of Byzantine Churches dates back to the early fourth century and houses some of the most beautiful paintings on the ceiling and tiles. The church was converted into a mosque during the Ottoman era in the 16th century and eventually became a museum in 1948.
Ephesus Archaeological Museum
After exploring the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, be sure to visit the Ephesus Archaeological Museum, which has more antiquities on display. In this museum, you will see the remains of the Temple of Artemis, sculptures of fountains, coins, etc.
Sakip Sabanci Museum
The Sakip Sabanci Museum is located in a beautiful mansion that once belonged to the famous Sabanci family. Overlooking the Bosphorus, the museum hosts some of Istanbul's best art exhibitions. Past art exhibitions include works by Rodin, Picasso, Monet and Anish Kapoor.
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
The Zeugma Mosaic Museum is the largest mosaic museum in the world, with 1,700 square meters of beautiful and intact mosaics. The museum is located in the city of Ghazi Aintab and its exhibits are related to the ancient city of Zeugma, which was flooded in 2000 by a dam project. The "Gypsy Girl" mosaic, displayed in a dark room, is one of the museum's most famous works.
Modern Museum of Istanbul
Istanbul Modern Museum, which is the main center of contemporary art in Istanbul, is one of the most important museums in the city, where there are always excellent exhibitions of local and international talent. Launched in 2004, the museum's sculpture garden and café across the Bosphorus are popular with locals.
Have fun.
Chora Museum
Chora Museum of Byzantine Churches dates back to the early fourth century and houses some of the most beautiful paintings on the ceiling and tiles. The church was converted into a mosque during the Ottoman era in the 16th century and eventually became a museum in 1948.
Ephesus Archaeological Museum
After exploring the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, be sure to visit the Ephesus Archaeological Museum, which has more antiquities on display. In this museum, you will see the remains of the Temple of Artemis, sculptures of fountains, coins, etc.
Sakip Sabanci Museum
The Sakip Sabanci Museum is located in a beautiful mansion that once belonged to the famous Sabanci family. Overlooking the Bosphorus, the museum hosts some of Istanbul's best art exhibitions. Past art exhibitions include works by Rodin, Picasso, Monet and Anish Kapoor.
Zeugma Mosaic Museum
The Zeugma Mosaic Museum is the largest mosaic museum in the world, with 1,700 square meters of beautiful and intact mosaics. The museum is located in the city of Ghazi Aintab and its exhibits are related to the ancient city of Zeugma, which was flooded in 2000 by a dam project. The "Gypsy Girl" mosaic, displayed in a dark room, is one of the museum's most famous works.
Modern Museum of Istanbul
Istanbul Modern Museum, which is the main center of contemporary art in Istanbul, is one of the most important museums in the city, where there are always excellent exhibitions of local and international talent. Launched in 2004, the museum's sculpture garden and café across the Bosphorus are popular with locals.
Have fun.