The location of Istanbul, together with its rich and vast history, means that it not only acts as a bridge between Asia and Europe but also between past and present. Istanbul has been the capital of great empires and is therefore rich in treasures, history and culture. A visit to the city is never complete without going to the several museums it has to offer. Perhaps the most efficient way of planning your visit to Istanbul is to use the Istanbul Museum Pass which allows you to travel to a number of Museums in Istanbul. Here is a list of all the museums you can visit with the Istanbul Museum Pass Basilica cistern entrance fee.
Aya Sofya Museum
Topkapi Palace Museum
Harem Apartments
Istanbul Archeological Museums
Istanbul Mosaic Museum
Yildiz Palace Museum
The Museum for Islamic Science and Technology
The first two places on the list, Aya Sofya and Topkapi Palace are a must visit for anyone who travels to Istanbul. Aya Sofya is a great example of the architecture during Emperor Justinian’s time in the city and shows how they had reached a high level of technological advancement over 1500 years ago. The Topkapi Palace on the other hand houses the treasures and culture of the Ottoman Emperors who ruled over Istanbul. Since these two places cost you TL45 in total, a visit to these means you have already covered half the cost of your Istanbul Museum Pass!
The Istanbul Museum Pass costs TL85. Even if you visit the first 4 museums on the list, you have nearly covered the cost. And to be able to visit 3 additional museums is a blessing. Hence, it is advised that when you go to Istanbul and plan to visit a lot of museums, get the Istanbul Museum Pass.
The advantages of the museum pass do not end there. Istanbul is a popular city that hosts tourists throughout the year. If you go to Islamic museum istanbul like Aya Sofya or Topkapi Palace, you will always see a long line of people wanting to get in. With your pass, you do not have to stand in line to get through. All you have to do is to get in front of the line and show your card. You’ll be allowed inside without a moment’s hesitation!
In this way, the Istanbul Museum Pass not only helps you save money but also enables you to save precious time. People who visit Istanbul just for the weekend find this pass extremely useful as it helps them visit all the landmarks within the time they have at their disposal. Don’t forget however, that you can only use the card at each museum once.
