National Painting Museum

A visit on the road to Dolmabahce

I saw this museum while on a walk and decided to make a visit. A bit confusing to find the entrance, but maps available once inside. Mostly from the 1800s, some extended to the 1600s. Displays were...

National Palaces Painting Museum in Besiktas

A part of Dolmabahce Palace was transformed into a painting museum a few years ago, and houses early 19th and 20th century paintings collected from the Ottoman palaces including Dolmabahce, Yildiz and...

Small, well organized Paintings Museum

This is a museum right next to Dolmabahce Palace. It has two levels. Not suitable for trolleys. The entry fee is really small. They provide free of charge guidance hearing tools. Labeling is both in E...

I absolutely loved this museum!

I stumbled upon this museum while walking from Dolmabahce Palace towards Besiktas. It is in the northern-most wing of the palace and can be visited independently for a small entrance fee which also gi...

A must to visit the Harem

Lots to see. The Harem was a great visit. You have to chose which ticket to buy, I opted for the whole package which lasted hours. A very interesting clock display.