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    Museums that offer insight into the history of the world.

    Of course, there’s much to do when traveling: historical spots to explore, long walks around a new city and, of course, sampling local cuisine. These are important activities. Museum tours are slightly different. Museums provide insight into the destination, as well as its culture, art, history and science. Keep reading to discover the museums that will add color to your trip, country by country and city by city!

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    A living culture: İstanbul’s museums

    Sakıp Sabancı Museum
    Sakıp Sabancı Museum, Horse Pavillon, Emirgan/İstanbul.

    İstanbul’s architecture, street flavors, neighborhoods, narrow streets and bridges are part of the city’s cosmopolitan texture and almost a living museum themselves. But because this is İstanbul, each district of the city features at least one museum. (You can find out more in Witnessing history in İstanbul museums.) But there are two museums in particular that present visitors with a useful perspective on the city and the country.


    Keep exploring: İstanbul Archeology Museum

    İstanbul Archeology Museum, relief of Athena
    İstanbul Archeology Museum, Fatih/İstanbul.

    Even when one lives in a city, it takes time to understand its depth and richness. To become more familiar, visit the most important museum in the city.  In İstanbul, the İstanbul Archeology Museum is one of these museums. Its extraordinary collection, modern design and advanced technological details are quite impressive and the Museum is open daily. For in-depth information, see We discover Türkiye’s first museum: İstanbul Archeological Museum.


    Rooted traces of Türkiye: The most important museums of Anatolia

    Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
    Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, Ankara.

    The historical events of this geography make it even more special and the structures inherited from these events are themselves a treasure. Every square meter of the Anatolian geography bears history: The most important artifacts of this history are exhibited in both the public and private museums of Anatolia.

    You can join our Anatolian museum tour, ranging from the Zeugma Mosaic Museum to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum, and from the Antalya Archeology Museum to the Republic Museum, at Journey to the center of the civilization: Anatolia’s most important museums!


    Culture-art paradise: Europe’s most important museums

    Vatican Museums
    Courtyard of the Vatican Museums.

    Needless to say, the European continent is home to some of the world’s most impressive museums. Focusing on culture, art, science and design, some of these museums have enchanted and educated visitors for hundreds of years. To discover Europe’s most important museums, simply click on History and art through the ages: Europe’s most significant museums!


    Routes of world civilization: Museums of North and South America

    National Gallery
    National Gallery, Washington DC.

    North and South America are two continents with a diverse range of cultures and climates and the museums in the various countries and states of the continents reflect this variety. For a brief overview of some of the best museums on the North and South American continents, just click on Havens for culture, North and South America’s most important museums.


    Ancient culture: Museums in Asia

    Shanghai Science and Technology Museum
    Shanghai Science and Technology Museum, China.

    East Asia has a rich history, one that is highlighted in various museums throughout China, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea and Vietnam. We compiled a few of these stunningly beautiful museums in 8 Thought-provoking museums in Asia.

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