4.6
History museums
Istanbul Archaeology Museums
Istanbul, Turkey
Housed in three separate buildings near Gülhane Park, the Istanbul Archaeology Museums were established in 1891 by Osman Hamdi Bey, featuring Turkey's first museum. Visitors marvel at over a million artifacts, including the remarkable Alexander Sarcophagus from the 4th century BC.
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- Best months
- Apr–May
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