Military Museum (Asker Muzesi) Istanbul

Valikonagi Caddesi, Harbiye Istanbul , Turkey - Phone: 0212 233 2720
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    Historic site, Military museum, Performance

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    ... , where there's a monument to ataturk.  there was also a palestinian cultural fair today.  i then walked upto the military museum, which was big, but a little disappointing because there weren't many explanations.  that said, they do have ...

  • 2

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    ... , one of the main up-market shopping and (apparently) night-life spots. We ended up at a pastry shop near the Military Museum, and treated ourselves to hot tea and sweet pastries. Again, unbelievably friendly people, and we have discovered that "teshakur ...

  • 3

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  • 4

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  • 5

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    Scott and I headed off to see the Blue Mosque in the morning, while Simon, who had seen it yesterday, went off to a military museum. The Blue Mosque was not as crowded as it had been the day before, probably due to the early hour, but there were still ...

  • 6

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    ... over the Golden Horn; inside it is simple, elegant; early Iznik tiles. Grabbed a cab and headed across town to the Military Museum for something completely different. At 3pm the famous Mehter Military Band performed in the courtyard - these are the guys ...

  • 7

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    ... one people who are Turkish is an invention. This country was only formed in 1923.  From Taksim I took a cab to the Military Museum because I wanted to hear the Mehter Band, the oldest military band in history. They were organized in 1299, abolished ...

  • 8

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  • 9

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  • 10

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    ... shoes. The pictures will explain. The fair was crazy busy, but the one thing worth mentioning is that it was held at the Military museum. Didn't get to see much of the museum but the grounds outside have planes and canons and stuff. Worth a quick walk ...