Museums in Istanbul

Istanbul is an old old city, you can see the remains of many ancient civilizations and their culture in harmony with Turkish culture. The old versus the new, the traditional versus the modern is a conflict a visitor often observes. The city is full of contrasts, and colorful views, So enjoy one of them.

The diverse ethnicity of the city, is another point which is worth examinig. The Minorities sum up to a majority and build up an enormous population. The natives of the city are very typical, you can easily identify them from the look in their eyes. take a look at the good old days.

For history buffs, Turkey is a treasure chest. While there are an abundance of archeological sites and historic monuments to see, don't forget about Turkey's world-famous museums. If you wish to understand how people of different religions lived together on this land for centuries, visit the places of worship and their surrounding areas. You may have to use some imagination however, as many sites have deteriorated with the passing of time. When speaking of arts & culture, we must not forget to mention the abundance of superb festivals throughout the year.

Art galleries are great places to follow Turkish modern art - cultural centers offer gorgeous exhibitions of artists from abroad and are not to be forgotten.Finally, concert halls have regular performances during the season for music lovers.