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New openings in 2023-2024

The Byzantine cistern (Yerebatan), Blue Mosque, Maiden's Tower (Kizkulesi), Treasury at Topkapi Palace, Anatolian Fortress, and Upper Galleries at Hagia Sophia re-opened after restorations.

Entrance fees in 2024

As of 1st of March 2024, many State museums will charge in Euros, or its equivalent in Turkish Liras.

Museum Pass

You can buy the "Museum Pass" for foreigners which is valid for 5 days in various museums of Istanbul.

Museums open 7 days

Many State museums in Istanbul operate 7 days a week, except Topkapi Palace.


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Golf in Istanbul

Golf is not a very popular sport in Turkey but lately it's growing amongst over mid-class people. Like in many European countries, also in Turkey usually whealty individuals play golf, therefore it's seen as a sport for the rich. Today, two 18-holes golf courses are being operated in Istanbul and one 6-holes, 15 in Antalya Belek and 1 in Manavgat, 1 in Ankara, 1 in Bodrum, 1 in Kusadasi, 1 in Marmaris. Several golf projects are at the stage of construction or at planning stage.

Despite it's huge population and having one of the oldest golf clubs of Europe, Istanbul has only 2 full size golf clubs with 18-holes and one club with 6 holes. There was a 9-hole course which has been shut down. All of them are members of the Turkish Golf Association and organize national and international tournaments.

Kemer Golf & Country Club

The Kemer golf club is 30 minutes from the city center, in Kemerburgaz neighborhood near the Belgrade Forest. This 18-hole par 73 championship golf course has been designed in USGA standards taking in all the beauty of the forestry area. The clubhouse and its facilities are excellent. Private golf lessons are also possible. The course is part of a private club but non-members are also welcomed to play for a green fee.

Klassis Golf & Country Club

Klassis Golf and Country Club is located at Silivri, just over 1 hour drive from the city center and offers a wide variety of sports, including a hotel in its grounds. It's the first international PGA standard 18-holes club of Turkey. The par 73 courses have a total of 6.245 meters (6.830 yards) length which are sculptured through the surrounding countryside with good mixture of golf holes. It also has a 9-holes course with par 27 for the amateurs, and golfers may play the course by paying a green fee.

Atasehir Golf Club

This golf club was recently open in 2017 and is located in Atasehir neighborhood on the Asian side of Istanbul. It has 5 par 3 and 1 par 4 holes. There are indoor and outdoor junior ranges, as well as putting and chipping areas. Private golf lessons are also possible.

Istanbul Golf Club (closed)

Istanbul Golf Club was the oldest golf club of Turkey and the 4th oldest in Europe. It had 9-holes course and was popular for the local people and resident foreigners due to its closeness to many of the larger residential areas allowing golfers to play both at lunchtime and evening, it was located between Yeni Levent and Maslak neighborhoods. The par 65 course hold many clubs and open tournaments and had a very active social section. It had a cozy clubhouse.

Hope to see you soon in Istanbul.



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