Enjoy Art in Istanbul

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Mar 18 1581 read

Enjoy Art in Istanbul!

When you are feeling artsy and creative, the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul can offer you dozens of options. If you are done visiting the historical places in Istanbul, and want to feel the city soul, you will find many galleries, exhibitions and museums to visit with your family and friends. Do you want to combine culture and history with art and see what the historical city can provide? You can visit Sakip Sabanci Museum, founded in 1925, where many classical European and Turkish paints wait for you. The versatility of this museum can enlighten your spirit.Â

If you are feeling more contemporary and avant-garde, you can see Istanbul Modern, where you will find many iconic pieces of paintings, installations, sculptures and other contemporary forms of art. If you are at the first day of your visit in Istanbul, and you just arrived at the city, there is a museum inside the airport! You will love the greek statues in Istanbul Airport Museum with its atmosphere that combines contemporary art with the classic era. If you want to see all of Turkey from your location during your travel in Istanbul, you can discover Miniaturk, which contains the miniature versions of many iconic Turkish structures.

Street Art in Istanbul

Istanbul is a city integrated with art and culture, therefore you can find art anywhere in the street. When you visit Taksim, you will see the colorful graffitis painted all around the street, whereas gorgeous and vivid wall paintings wait for you in Kadikoy. You do not have to visit tourist spots in Istanbul to feel the old soul of art, as art is everywhere. If you take a ferry ride, you can hear the mesmerizing songs of ferry-singers. The sound of the sea, seagulls and the singers will dissolve into each other. You do not have to be on a ferryboat to feel the music in Istanbul, as many popular streets like Istiklal has street artists who play violin, flute, or saz, an oriental instrument adopted by Turkish folk music.

Theatre, Opera and Ballet in Istanbul

Real music lovers can visit opera in Istanbul, and there are many theatres to consider which are full of famous theatre actors and actresses. You can watch the redefining acts with new commentary, and hear the latest opera. Istanbul also provides some beautiful Ballet exhibitions in the state ballet shows. The elegant movements of ballets and ballerinas will magically take you to the realm of art. If you visit Istanbul, do not forget to take a look at the ballet and opera programs.

Jale Kushan Wax Sculpture Museum

Jale Kushan Wax Sculpture Museum, on the other hand, holds many of the historical figures in its building. If you are visiting Istanbul, it is possible that this museum is recommended to you. From Ottoman Emperors to the worldâ€™s most important scientists, Jale Kushan Wax Sculpture Museum hosts a great variety of sculptures. You will find the sculptures very realistic. This is also one of the best visiting spots in Istanbul since many tourists like taking photographs with Hurrem Sultan and other important names from the Turkish history.

Hilmi Nakipoglu Museum of Cameras

If you are a photography fan and want to experience a brand new museum visit, Hilmi Nakipoglu Museum of Cameras is the right place for you. Nakipoglu is a businessman with a passion for photography. His collection of photographs and cameras grew so rapidly that he had his collection turn into a museum at one point. During your Istanbul travel, as much as you like taking photographs, maybe you can check the history of photograpy through this Museum.

There are many versatile options for anyone with any taste to explore in the city. You can buy tickets in Istanbul easily through mobile apps or ticket lines, which are usually cheap. If you want to experience Istanbulâ€™s city soul to its fullest, you must check these museums in Istanbul. There are many more art spots in Istanbul we could not mention here such as Istanbul Rahmi Koc Museum, Pera Museum, Gallery Apel etc. so you should definitely check them too.