Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Visit the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum and see the world's largest carpet collection including rare carpets from the Seljuk Empire, Iranian and Caucasian regions, collections of hand-written calligraphy, imperial edicts, ancient Qurans, and many other written works. Admire the collections of wooden, glass, ceramic, and stone articles by artists from former Islamic regions on display.
The museum was originally located in the soup kitchen of the Süleymaniye Mosque complex and later relocated to its current location in the İbrahim Paşa Palace, next to the Blue Mosque.
Pre-book your tickets and get your QR tickets instantly when you arrive at the Museum! Skip the long ticket lines and discover the museum at your own pace while listening to your specially prepared audio guide!
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