Istanbul is a sea of sea, travel, see, see, taste is an endless city. Open-air museum, which is one of the first places visited by tourists coming to Istanbul Miniatürk; It is a huge entertainment, tourism and cultural area where architectural works from not only Istanbul but also Turkey and the Ottoman geography are exhibited. Newly opened in Miniaturk Istanbul Historical Peninsula Model Exhibition on the other hand, presents the Eastern Roman and Ottoman periods of the historical peninsula, starting from the 1600s, over a period of 400 years, in the form of a miniature exhibition.
In this article, you will find all the information you will need for a visit to Miniatürk, such as what's in the Miniatürk and Istanbul Historical Peninsula Model Exhibition, how to get there, entrance fees, have a pleasant reading!
What You Will Find In This Article
What's in Miniatürk?
Miniatük is one of the many places serving under Kültür AŞ, one of the affiliates of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Miniatürk, which promises a journey in history on the shores of the Golden Horn; There are 136 square meters of miniature models of 1 different architectural works that have left their mark in the Anatolian, Ottoman and Turkish worlds, in Istanbul, Turkey and the Ottoman geography.2It is an area of tourism, entertainment and culture.
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The distribution of 136 works selected among thousands of works found in Turkey and the Ottoman geography is as follows;
- 60 works from Istanbul
- 63 works from Anatolia
- 13 works are from the Ottoman geography outside the borders of Türkiye.
What is missing among 3000 artifacts bearing the traces of a 136-year-old civilization; caravanserais, complexes, madrasahs, bridges, stations, piers, castles, ramparts, tombs, mosques, churches, synagogues, palaces, mansions, obelisks, monuments, statues, fairy chimneys, Cappadocia the Temple of Artemis and the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, counted among the seven wonders of antiquity.
Animated Models
There are movable models as well as fixed miniatures in the area; The water flow of travertines in the Pamukkale model, the moving airplane models in the airstrip area of the Atatürk Airport model, the ferries in the artificial pond under the Bosphorus Bridge and many other moving models are exhibited in the open area.
Event Spaces
Miniatürk hosts national and international events. With the amphitheater, workshops, animation shows, art events, you can find many fun activities for both adults and children. You can find the event calendar on the Miniatürk website.
In entertainment areas; There are many alternative activities such as a simulation helicopter tour of Turkey-Istanbul, a fairy tale tree, a sightseeing train with a representative coal wagon, a labyrinth area, a chess field, a Trojan horse, a reverse house, a playground, and a ferry. You can spend a whole day in Miniatürk without getting bored. There is also a Beltur cafe in Miniatürk, so you can eat and drink at affordable prices.
The newest addition to the areas in Miniatürk; Istanbul Historical Peninsula Model Exhibition consisting of 10.000 figures. I'll explain that part in detail below, keep reading!
What's in the Istanbul Historic Peninsula Model Exhibition?
The biggest example of the moving model exhibitions we have seen in different parts of the world in Turkey was opened in Miniatürk! Istanbul Historic Peninsula, prepared in cooperation with İBB Kültür AŞ and ModelPort Model His exhibition is displayed in 10.000/1 scaled form of more than 87 figures.
The story of the Historic Peninsula, one of the oldest settlements in the world, stretching from the 1600s to the 19th century, has been modeled faithfully. Istanbul Historic Peninsula, developed in 5 years in the light of historical sources Model Exhibition, 400.000 m2It recreates the structures, social life and historical events in the area as they were 400 years ago.
Huge model exhibition combining culture, art and education for the first time in the world, 10.000 figures and 50.000 led lights; hundreds of people, carriages, fires, torches and moving figures such as smoking chimneys bring history to the present. A truly incredible effort has been put in, well done to everyone involved.
Hundreds of scenes, with original sounds such as janissary revolts, horse-drawn carriages, fires, the call to prayer, the Mehter March, take their visitors on a journey through history.
From the Horse Square, where special days were held in the 16th century, to the Ottoman Empire's first corporate money printing facility, the Mint; Istanbul Historic Peninsula, where every detail is meticulously positioned, from the Blue Mosque, decorated with more than 200.000 Iznik tiles, to the Topkapi Palace Elephant Garden, where it is rumored that elephants were once fed. Model With its exhibition, the reflection of our cultural heritage and historical background meets history enthusiasts at Miniatürk.
Visitors visiting the exhibition will be accompanied by interactive screens providing information on scaled scenes and structures in 7 languages; Sections from the construction phase of the exhibition are also reflected on the screens. Istanbul Historic Peninsula, located at the entrance of Miniaturk Model The exhibition also offers its visitors an extraordinary experience with its 3D mapping show.
In the exhibition area, in a small hall, there is a section where the whole exhibition is explained. That part was very sincere and beautiful. We can say that it is a short summary of the work that lasted for 5 years.
It was an incredibly enjoyable experience to walk around the exhibition area among the transition effects from night to day, from day to night, the azan and the sounds of the janissaries. I couldn't get enough of visiting the exhibition, I couldn't help saying "I wish I had more time to look at all the figures one by one". Especially if you like details, make sure to take your time here.
Where is Miniaturk and How to Go?
Miniatürk is located in the Sütlüce district of Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, on the shores of the Golden Horn.
Transportation to Miniatürk by Private Vehicle
Miniatürk is located at an easily accessible point to come with your private vehicle. There is an Ispark car park with a capacity of 300 vehicles at the entrance of the park, so there is no problem where to leave the vehicle.
Miniaturk Open Addressi: Ornektepe Mah. İmrahor Cad. No:7 Sutluce / Beyoglu / Istanbul
Miniatürk's Google Maps application click for location.
Public Transportation to Miniatürk
You can see the ways to reach Miniatürk by public transportation below;
IETT Bus Lines;
You can reach Miniatürk by bus from different points of Istanbul, you can see the bus numbers below.
- Eminönü: 47, 47Ç, 47E, 47N Municipal Bus
- Mecidiyeköy and Şişli: 54 HŞ (Hasköy/Şişli) Municipal Bus
- Taksim: 36 T (Cebeci- Taksim) Municipal Bus
- Topkapı: 41 ST (Seyrantepe – Topkapı) Municipal Bus
- Sultanahmet- Dolmabahçe: TB 1
Minibus; You can reach Miniatürk by minibuses running between Seyrantepe and Topkapı.
Metrobus; If you want to come to Miniatürk by Metrobus, you have to get off at Halıcıoğlu stop. After getting off at the stop, you can reach Miniatürk by taking the 41 ST (Seyrantepe-Topkapı) municipal bus or minibus.
Miniaturk Visiting Hours
Miniaturk can be visited every day between 09:00 and 19:00.
With an application made for the first time; During Ramadan in 2023, Miniaturk remained open until 22:00 in the evening and visitors were admitted free of charge between 19:00 and 22:00. You can follow the website and social media accounts of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, Kültür Istanbul and/or Miniatürk to see if there will be similar applications in the coming period.
Miniaturk Parking Information
There is a 300-vehicle Ispark at the entrance of Miniaturk. Like the standard İspark application, you pay according to the time you stay.
Miniaturk 2023 Entrance Fee
There is an entrance fee to Miniatürk, below you can see the details of 2023 entrance fees;
- Foreign Visitor: 165 TL
- Domestic Adult: 55 TL
- Local Student – Teacher – 22,50 TL
Miniatürk – Istanbul Historical Peninsula Model Exhibition Combined Ticket
In order to visit the Istanbul Historical Peninsula Model Exhibition, you need to buy a separate ticket. You can see the combined ticket prices for 2023, including Miniaturk entrance, below.
- Foreign Visitor: 270 TL
- Domestic Adult: 100 TL
- Domestic Student: 50 TL
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