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Istanbul Modern Morning

Start your day at Istanbul Modern, one of the city's key contemporary art spaces, before grabbing a bite nearby and finishing with a stroll through the greenery of Maçka Park.

Best time: noneAbout 240 min

Timeline

  1. 10:00

    İstanbul Modern

    Enter Istanbul Modern. The museum opens at 10:00, making this the perfect time to beat the crowds and explore the contemporary installations in a quiet atmosphere.

  2. 12:00

    Privato

    Walk 12 minutes to Privato for lunch. This Turkish restaurant is known for its vegetarian focus and traditional dishes. You can sit on the small patio in the back, which offers a view of the Galata tower.

  3. 13:00

    Maçka Park

    Head to Maçka Park. It is a 36-minute walk from the landmark, occupying the sides of a valley with an avenue at the bottom. The park offers a peaceful green space to end your morning.

Local tip

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, and until 20:00 on Fridays. Privato is open from 09:00 to 23:00 daily.

Check before you go

  • Istanbul Modern is closed on Mondays.
  • Privato opens at 09:00, so you have plenty of time for lunch after the museum visit.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Istanbul (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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