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Sakıp Sabancı Museum
Calligraphy on the Bosphorus
About Sakıp Sabancı Museum
The Sakıp Sabancı Museum, run by Sabancı University, occupies the Atlı Köşk mansion and a modern wing at Emirgan on the upper Bosphorus. It shows Ottoman calligraphy and paintings from the family collection, and hosts major international exhibitions. The garden café looks over the water.
Why it's on our list
- Ottoman calligraphy
- Big exhibitions
- Bosphorus garden
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Sakıp Sabancı Museum before you go.