History Museums in Istanbul

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Learn about Turkish history in ornate rooms and explore Ottoman artifacts

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Hodjapasha Cultural Center is a delightful piece of the city’s striking cultural mosaic, near the mighty Hagia Sophia Basilica and the magnificent Topkapi Palace. Transformed from a large 15th-century hamam (Turkish bath), the building now welcomes visitors under its high dome ceilings to showcase some of the best of this vast country’s traditions since 2008.

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Learn about the history and heritage of Hagia Sophia

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See the vintage toys and attend a hands-on toy-making workshop

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Learn about the past, view the siege, and see historical artifacts