6 places · parks, museums, landmarks
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Istanbul Modern is Turkey's first modern and contemporary art museum, located in the Galataport complex. It focuses on both Turkish and international artists.
The Pera Museum focuses on 19th-century Orientalist art and is located just off İstiklal Avenue. It's a calm, well-curated stop in the middle of Beyoğlu's chaos.

A major concert hall and cultural center on Taksim Square, rebuilt and reopened in 2021. Its transparent facade makes it a striking modern landmark.

A massive 1.2 km waterfront development in Karaköy, combining a cruise terminal with shops, restaurants, the Istanbul Modern museum, and a hotel. It's a modern promenade right on the Bosphorus.