The Neoclassical columned portico of the main Archaeological Museum building in Istanbul.

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Istanbul Archaeology Museums

The Istanbul Archaeology Museums in Gülhane, beside Topkapı Palace, group three buildings: the Neoclassical Archaeological Museum by Alexandre Vallaury, opened in 1891, the Museum of the Ancient Orient and the Tiled Kiosk of 1472. Expanded under director Osman Hamdi Bey, the collection includes the Alexander Sarcophagus and other finds from the royal necropolis of Sidon.

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Mon09:00–18:30

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Fri09:00–18:30

Sat09:00–18:30

Sun09:00–18:30

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