Carrying the traces of different civilizations and combining two continents, the world city Istanbul offers its visitors a unique experience of discovery. There are many places to see in the city, which opens the doors of a different world on every street.

The Anatolian side of Istanbul is as lively as the European side of the city. On the side, which has different boutique museums, it is necessary to spare at least a few days to visit these museums.

5 Museums to See on the Anatolian Side of Istanbul

5. Sabri Artam Foundation Automobile Museum

Sabri Artam Foundation Automobile Museum
Sabri Artam Foundation Automobile Museum

Sabri Artam Foundation Automobile Museum, which aims to develop the automobile culture and to preserve and preserve historical automobiles, has been hosting its visitors in Ataşehir since 1998. Carrying the title of the first official museum recognized by the International Historical Vehicles Federation in Turkey, this center features cars, models, designs and photographs brought from different parts of the world. The museum, consisting of a total of 5 floors, is beautiful to fascinate automobile enthusiasts.

4. Sait Faik Museum

Said Faik Museum
Said Faik Museum

Famous Literary Man Sait Faik Abasıyanık's house in Burgazada, where he spent the last 10 years of his life, now serves as a museum bearing the traces of the man of letters. The manuscripts, personal notes and belongings of the author are exhibited in the house converted into a museum by Darüşşafaka. To enjoy Burgazada and witness the life of the famous writer, stop by the Sait Faik Museum.

3. Beylerbeyi Palace

Beylerbeyi Palace
Beylerbeyi Palace

In the past, the Sultan II. It was built by Sultan Abdulaziz in Üsküdar between 1861-1865, at the point where Mahmud's wooden palace is located. Beylerbeyi Palace, hosted important diplomatic talks. Historical carpets, chandeliers and vases are stunningly beautiful in the palace, where gifts brought by foreign statesmen to the Ottoman Empire are exhibited. The garden of the palace is also ideal for a rest.

2. Anadolu Hisarı Museum

Anatolian Fortress Museum
Anatolian Fortress Museum

Anadolu Hisarı Museum, located on the Anatolian shore of the Bosphorus, at the point where Göksu Creek meets the sea, is within the borders of Beykoz. Anadolu Hisarı, which is the first fortress built by the Ottoman Empire to control the passage of the Bosphorus, was built by Yıldırım Beyazıt in 1394. Anadolu Hisarı is one of the most beautiful corners of Istanbul for its impressive Bosphorus view and time travel.

1. Istanbul Toy Museum

Istanbul Toy Museum
Istanbul Toy Museum

Journalist-Writer Sunay Akın spent all his savings and opened a two-storey corner in Göztepe, Istanbul Toy Museum in a very short time turned into an important brand not only in Istanbul but also all over Turkey. More than 500 pieces of toys are exhibited in the museum, which is approximately 2 square meters wide. The museum, which has a wide collection of antique toys brought from many parts of the world to the recent past, is a paradise especially for families with children.

The Anatolian Side of Istanbul offers an opportunity to those who want to spend their time with its museums, each more beautiful than the other and with different concepts. One of the best options to visit these museums is also Rent a car. For those coming from out of town Rent a car in Sabiha Gökçen It is very easy to reach the museums easily and have a pleasant time by providing easy access through the means of transportation.

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  1. While I was searching for Istanbul museums in the search engine, I came across your site and while I was closing the page, the toy museum at the bottom caught my attention.

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