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Ataturk had a great attachment to exhibition of ancient
artifacts and showed involvement in preserving the rich history of
the land. Therefore, Turkey has numerous museums all around the
country and they work as an attraction for the tourisms, visiting
Turkey.
Following the independence of Turkey, few museums were built,
namely Archeological Museum of Istanbul, Istanbul Military Museum
and a few more including some Ottoman Empire museums in some cities
of Anatolia. But, today Turkey’s museums have a famous name
worldwide. Locals and foreigners are equally appealed by the museums
of Turkey.
There are countless museums in the country that unearth the
wealthy history of the land which spans through thousands of years.
The most visited 25 museums of turkey are Archaeological Museum,
Istanbul, Topkapi Palace Museum, Istanbul, Museum of Anatolian
Civilizations, Ankara, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts, Istanbul,
Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Gaziantep, Antalya Museum, Antalya, Aspendos
Archaeological Site, Antalya, Konya Mevlana Museum, Konya, Hagia
Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Chora Museum, Istanbul, Istanbul Mosaic
Museum, Istanbul, Ephesus Archaeology Museum, Izmir, Bodrum Museum
of Underwater Archaeology, Mugla, Goreme Open Air Museum, Nevsehir,
Trabzon Hagia Sophia Museum, Trabzon, Antakya Mosaic Museum,
Antakya, Istanbul Hagia Sophia Museum, Istanbul, Sakip Sabanci
Museum, Istanbul, Rahmi Koc Industrial Museum, Istanbul, Cengelhan
Rahmi Koc Museum, Ankara, Sadberk Hanim Museum, Istanbul, Rezan Has
Museum, Istanbul, Bursa Tofas Anadolu Arabalari, Bursa, Suna Inan
Kirac Kaleici Museum, Antalya and Pera Museum, Istanbul.
The list of museums would go on and on. But among all other
museums there are some museums that are worth going to, by all
tourists. Tourism of Turkey is greatly influenced by the museums of
the country. Istanbul, the capital city has the most famous museums.
If the tourists miss to visit these particular museums, their trip
to Turkey is incomplete.
Ankara Anatolian Civilization Museum is a place which reveals
the history of Anatolian buried deep inside its premise of two
buildings of Caravansary and Bedesten. Built in mid 15th century,
this place has valuable collections of artifacts from Phrygians,
Romans, Greeks and other ancient colonies.
Topkapi palace museum was built from 1459 to 1565. It served
as a palace then, for the Mehmed II which had beautiful architecture
with courtyards, pools and garden. It is now a museum that displays
precious stones, imperial costumes, miniatures, manuscript, clocks,
arms and armor.
Hatay Antakya Mosaic Museum is in the city of Antakya which
is a home to rich culture. It is a place that enjoys a blend of
variant cultures where Mesopotamia, Arabia, Greek and Roman heritage
met one another.
Istanbul Archeology Museum contains artifact from Byzantine,
Roman and Greek civilizations. The main highlights of this museum
are the Alexander Sarcophagus, a 1st century statue of Ephebos of
Tralles and one of the oldest Hebrew inscriptions.
Konya Mevlana Museum is a place that has preserved the
ancient Sufism ingredients of Muslim spiritual teaching. The poetry,
music and dances of famous Sufi Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi are housed
here. His tomb, precious manuscripts, musical instruments, garment
and carpets are present at this place.
Istanbul Museum of Turkish and Islamic art is a place that is
housed in the palace of his majesty Suleyman of Ottoman Empire. The
building is a magnificent specimen of artistic Ottoman Empire. This
museum contains beautiful pieces of calligraphy, Quran and a rich
collection of carpets. It exhibits the nomadic lifestyle and 19th
century Istanbul.
Turkey is a place which has every ingredient of being a
perfect place to visit. Its linkage and preservation of historic
events, civilizations and artifacts are huge attractions for people
who like to learn about history.
Bodrum Underwater Archeology Museum has a breath taking
sight. It is situated in the heart of St. Peter’s Castle built in
15th century by the Knights of St. John of Rhodes. It contains
artifacts of medieval periods. It has preserved the wrecks of ships
and the artifacts contained in those ships, that were ruined in
13-14 BC.
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