Ibrahim Pasha Palace

Inside the Ibrahim Pasha Palace

The museum is divided into many distinct sections, each containing a wide variety of objects. Damascus manuscripts contain significant historical and theological writings and are some of the first examples of Islamic art. Some of the highlights include several Qur'anic parchments, historical records regarding Damascus, Qur'anic roll manuscripts, and information on various Islamic handicrafts.

The Old Door of the Cizre Great Mosque is one of the most notable and is thought to have belonged to Artuqids. It has bronze plates covering it. It features a wooden skeleton, and brass plaques and sticks serve as embellishments. Three medallions represent infinity with a twelve-armed star in the middle of each wing of the entryway. The door knobs are decorated with two dragons and a lion's head in the center. The door's top is covered with a thuluth epitaph.

If you want to see sizable, hand-woven Ottoman and Seljuk carpets, head over to the carpets and rugs department. It is easy to tell the amazing artistic distinctions between Ottoman and Seljuk carpets and rugs thanks to the carpets and rugs of all sizes presented in this enormous saloon with exhibition windows. They have levels of detail that are truly astounding. The only remaining Seljuk carpets are those that are on show here. This collection of hand-woven carpets, which includes Ottoman and Seljuk pieces from the 13th to the 20th centuries, is among the best and largest in the world.

Some of the rarest objects from Islamic history can be found in the Ibrahim Pasha Palace Museum's religious relics area, which also has several holy manuscripts, Qur'an, and epitaphs. The Prophet Muhammad's beard and one of his footprints are also preserved in this area, drawing numerous Muslims from all over the world.

You can see examples of Anatolian wooden arts from the 9th and 10th centuries in the segment on wooden artifacts. The Anatolian Seljuks, the Period of Principalities, and the Ottomans all left behind a great variety of wooden artifacts. Examples include inscriptions on wooden artifacts, numerous Qur'anic fragments, various Ottoman items of furniture including footstools and drawers, and marquetry.

Visit the ethnography section of the museum to take a little time trip back to Istanbul in the 19th century. It features several intriguing exhibits of the significant features of Istanbul in the 19th century, including classic Ottoman attire, Turkish baths, coffee shops, picnic spots, and Karagoz & Hacivat performances.

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum inside Ibrahim Pasha Palace Ticket Price And Visiting Hours

Depending on the season, there are varied opening hours for the Ibrahim Pasha Palace in Istanbul. The museum is open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM, except Mondays, from 1 October through 1 April. It is open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM, except Mondays, from 1 April to 1 October during the summer. We advise you to reserve a guided tour of the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum so you can skip the ticket line because it attracts a lot of attention from both residents and tourists.

There is no student discount and the entrance cost to the Ibrahim Pasha Palace is 200 Turkish Liras for each adult. However, the Istanbul Museum Pass is accepted, thus it is advised that you buy one if you intend to visit numerous museums while in Istanbul. In the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, you can purchase an Istanbul Museum Pass. 

Ibrahim Pasha Palace Location

The palace is in Sultan Ahmet Square, very close to the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, in the Fatih district. The most common method of getting there is using the Kabatas – Bagcilar tramway line and getting off at the Sultanahmet station. From there, look for the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum in your map app and then it is just a 5-minute walk.

To get to the Kabatas – Bagcilar tramway line from the Asian side, you can use the ferries to Eminonu from Kadikoy or Uskudar. If you are in Taksim, you can also use the Taksim – Kabatas funicular line to go to Kabatas and get on the Kabatas – Bagcilar tramway line

Buy your online ticket now, skip the lines, and listen to an inclusive audio guide!