China’s Terracotta Army in Istanbul
The Terracotta Army, a collection of terracotta sculptures depicting the armies of Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, is coming to Istanbul’s Topkapı Palace on November 20. Five terracotta soldiers will be on display at Topkapı Palace as a part of an exclusive joint exhibition approved by the Chinese government, as the terracotta soldiers are rarely sent overseas for display. In addition to the soldiers, artwork from the...
Topkapi Palace most popular in Istanbul
Of all Turkish museums and ancient sites, Istanbul’s Topkapı Palace received the highest number of visitors in the first four months of this year, according to information provided by the Culture and Tourism Ministry Revolving Funds Enterprise. The museum was visited by a total of 8,521,197 people in this period. Topkapı Palace was followed by the Hagia Sophia Museum in Istanbul with 835,187 visitors, and the ancient city of Ephesus...
Top 10 Movies Filmed in Istanbul
Istanbul, a city spanning two continents and the site of many civilizations throughout history, also draws attention as a unique visual backdrop for international filmmakers thanks to its cultural and historical significance. Istanbul, which has recently been hosting the James Bond film crew in its historical neighborhoods, has long been a popular destination for international filmmakers due to its many cultural and historical venues....
Most Popular Tourist Attractions in Istanbul
The most visited tourist attractions in Istanbul in 2011 were Topkapı Palace, the Hagia Sophia. According to the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism, 3.7 million tourists visited Topkapi Palace while 3.1 million visited the Hagia Sophia last year. Nearly 2 million tourists visited Ephesus in 2011. The revenue from the palace was 56,664,477 Turkish Liras. Hagia Sophia brought in 48,577,440 liras of revenue, while Ephesus brought in...
