Museums in Istanbul
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The Istanbul Archaeological Museum, a testimony to ancient civilisations
Thousands of years of different cultures are concentrated in the halls of the Istanbul Archaeological Museum, one of the main museums in the country.
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The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art: an old palace reborn
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art is the first in Turkey to display a collection with pieces from these cultures and is one of the most important in the world in this field.