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In 2005 . in the old Istanbul district of Beyoglu the museum of Pera . was opened. He occupied the restored building of the former Bristol Hotel, which proved to be a haven for wealthy travelers . The hotel itself was built in 1893 g ., and at the beginning of this century it underwent extensive repair works . As a result of restoration from the original view of the hotel, only the facade of the Victorian epoch was preserved . Of course, such a rich history as Topkapi Palace, Pera Museum boast I can not, and the young collection of it, let's say, is inferior numerically to many art museums . However, it definitely deserves your attention . For example, here are exhibited several pictures of the most famous Turkish painter Osman Hamdi-Bey, who created at the turn 19-20 centuries . Among them, the most expensive Turkish painting, bought in 2004 . for $ 3, 5 million, is the painting "The Trainer of Turtles", which is metaphorically regarded as a satire for the Westernization of the Turkish society .

The Museum of Pera definitely deserves Your attention. For example, here are exhibited several paintings by the most famous Turkish painter Osman Hamdi-bey.

The exposition of the museum Pera

The museum occupies an eight-storey building, directly above the exposition, the top five are assigned, and the basement and two cellars are performing service functions . On the first two floors are permanent exhibits: "Collection of Weights and Measures of Anatolia", an exhibition of coffee porcelain from Kutahya and various ceramic products, as well as a collection of Turkish painting of the 17-19th centuries . Exhibition space adorn the canvases, I am depicting These are mainly traditional stories: military campaigns, life in the harem, panoramas of the old Istanbul . Here you will find the best pictures of Osman Hamdi-Bey .

All the various top-level exhibitions hold various temporary exhibitions. Museums from different countries of the world readily share their collections to represent them in the museum of Per.

In addition, fascinating seminars, lectures, film screenings devoted to art are held in museum halls, and young guests can take part in art master classes.

Pera Museum
The museum on the ground floor has a cozy café with an Art Deco interior. Light snacks and drinks are served here, and during some exhibitions there is a special offer: visitors are offered a thematic menu with dishes from different countries.

Useful information

Address: Tepebası-Beyoglu, Mesrutiyet Caddesi, No. 65.

Telephone: +90 (212) 334-99-00.

Email: info@peramuzesi.org.tr.

The museum is located just off the main tourist street of the Beyoglu-Istiklal district, so that The most pleasant way to get to it from Taksim Square will be the historic tram (stopping Odakule). From the underground cable car at the station "Tunnel" to the museum is easy to walk.

Working hours: Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 19:00, Sunday: 12:00 - 18:00, Monday: closed. On the first day of religious holidays and on January 1, the museum does not work.

Entrance: 15 TRL, for children under 12 years, students and people over 60: 8 TRL, for visitors with disabilities, ICOM cardholders free admission. For groups of 10 people: 12 TRL. On Wednesdays for students entrance is free.

For groups of 5 to 25 people there are guided tours of the museum, the cost is 20 TRL per tourist. Excursions are held in Turkish and English. For booking, you need to leave a request for resepsiyon@peramuzesi.org.tr. If desired, tourists can use audio guides that contain additional information about the exhibits presented at the exhibitions.


All prices are for November 2014