4 museums in Istanbul can now be visited for free!

To mark the 100th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey, IBB Kültür AŞ has organized a promotion where you can visit Basilica Cistern, Serefiye Cistern, Miniature Park "Miniaturk" and Historical Museum "Panorama 1453" free of charge for 100 days. You must enter the museum before 11:00 am by presenting the code obtained through the Radar Istanbul app. In the app, tap the QR icon in the bottom right corner and show the QR code to a museum employee.

"We invite tourists and locals on a historical and cultural journey. Together, we want to celebrate the 100th anniversary of our Republic by providing an opportunity to take a closer look at Istanbul's rich heritage and history," said Murat Abbas, CEO of IBB Kültür AŞ.

Basilica Cistern
An underground water storage facility built in the 6th century AD during the Byzantine Empire. The dimensions of the cistern are 140x70 meters, with a capacity of about 80 thousand m3.

Sherefie cistern
This ancient reservoir was built between 428 and 443 AD to supply water to the Nympheum, the baths of Zeuxippus and the Great Palace and to feed the city's fountains. The dimensions of the cistern are 45×25 meters with a capacity of over 11,000 m3 of water. The vaults are supported by 32 marble columns 9 meters high. The roof is decorated with 45 domes with a diameter of 3.3 meters. The base is made of handmade bricks.

Miniaturk Miniatures Park
The Miniature Park was opened on May 2, 2003 under the motto "A small model of a big country". It has more than 100 miniatures, including Hagia Sophia Cathedral, Galata and Maiden Towers, Bosphorus Bridge, Blue Mosque and Suleymaniye Mosque, Topkapi and Dolmabahce palaces, etc.

Panorama 1453 Historical Museum
The museum shows the conquest of Constantinople by the troops of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror on May 29, 1453. Its main exhibit is a 360-degree panorama (cyclorama) depicting the battlefield. The picture gives the visitor the impression of standing in the center of the battle. The illusion is enhanced by sound effects.