Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum: A Hidden Cultural Treasure in Istanbul

When people visit Istanbul, they usually rush between Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. I did the same at first. But one quiet afternoon in Sultanahmet Square, I stepped into the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum (Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi) — and it completely changed my understanding of the city’s cultural depth. […]

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Whirling dervish performing Sema ceremony inside the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in Istanbul
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