Carpet Museum

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Alemdar, Foundations Regional Directorate Carpet Museum Sultanahmet Mosque, 34122 Courtyard/İstanbul, Turkey
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Age category 18+

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Opening hours

Tuesday

09:00 - 16:00

Wednesday

09:00 - 16:00

Thursday

09:00 - 16:00

Friday

09:00 - 16:00

Saturday

09:00 - 16:00

Sunday

09:00 - 16:00

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Description

Carpet Museum is a unique place showcasing the wealth of Turkish carpet weaving. The collection includes more than 800 antique pieces, including rare carpets from the 14th to 19th centuries and even older specimens from the Seljuk era.

The museum offers fascinating insights into the diverse regional styles of Turkish carpets, such as Usak, Bergama and Konya. Informative displays take a closer look at the history and significance of this ancient craft, weaving techniques, materials used and the cultural significance of various motifs.

The charming location next to the famous Sultanahmet Mosque adds historical and cultural significance to the site.

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