Miniaturk

A modern open air museum where the most beautiful samples of the Turkish and Anatolian history are displayed is situated at Sutluce in Golden Horn. This museum, named Miniaturk has been established in order to give both to Turkish people and the tourists an understanding of history in an entertaining way. There are many similar places in European countries. Miniaturk, the construction of which started in June 2001 was completed in 22 months. Here one can see the reflections of many civilizations such as the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman civilizations. Some of the works displayed in the Miniaturk are Egyptian Obelisk, Hagia Irine, Bophorus Bridge, the German Fountain, Haydarpasa Train Station, Galata Tower, Maiden's Tower, Suleymaniye Mosque, Saint Antoine church, Topkapi palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Bassilica Cistern , Walled Obelisk , Serpentine column. In this open air museum there are 45 maquettes from Anatolia, 45 from Istanbul and 15 maquettes from regions where the Ottomans once reigned. Here, the visitors enjoy music throughout their visit and brochures containing brief information about the maquettes inside are given away. Also there are resting facilities such as restaurants and cafeterias.

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