{"id":24837,"date":"2021-05-21T11:06:27","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T08:06:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/children-enjoy-istanbul\/"},"modified":"2022-08-06T17:23:53","modified_gmt":"2022-08-06T14:23:53","slug":"children-enjoy-istanbul","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.turkishairlines.com\/en\/children-enjoy-istanbul\/","title":{"rendered":"Children enjoy \u0130stanbul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Museums<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The Toy Museum, a favorite destination for kids in Istanbul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Although there are many museums in \u0130stanbul, a few stand out in terms of their appeal to children. The Toy Museum in G\u00f6ztepe features exhibits of popular examples of toys, ranging from the 1700s to the present. In Beyo\u011flu, kids enjoy visiting Madame Tussauds \u0130stanbul, a branch of the famous wax museum.  The nostalgic train at the Rahmi Ko\u00e7 Museum, in the Golden Horn, is a favorite, as are tours of the Golden Horn on a specially built boat from 1873. The Museum also offers workshops for children. At the Chocolate Museum in Esenyurt, kids can sample items made from chocolate. And, as parents, you grew up with his songs and probably listened to them with your children as well: Bar\u0131\u015f Man\u00e7o. In Moda, you can discover more about the artist at the Bar\u0131\u015f Man\u00e7o Museum, set in his former home. Other \u0130stanbul museums<\/a> also await you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Palaces<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Dolmabah\u00e7e Palace in Be\u015fikta\u015f, covering an area of 250,000 square meters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The stately beauty and magnificence of \u0130stanbul\u2019s palaces<\/a> appeal to children as well as adults. Even better, many of these palaces feature special facilities for children to learn history in fun and easy ways. At Dolmabah\u00e7e Palace, there is a free electronic guidance service designed specifically for kids. Topkap\u0131 Palace offers workshops that first teach children about the building, and then show them around the mentioned areas. If you are looking for ways to entertain children in \u0130stanbul, we recommend visits to \u0130stanbul\u2019s palaces!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Amusement parks<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Miniat\u00fcrk, where models of important structures of T\u00fcrkiye are exhibited.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In \u0130stanbul, amusement parks are a terrific option for families with children. At the entertainment center in Ey\u00fcp, kids can experience the excitement of climbing great heights with one of dozens of the big toys, or enjoy splashing in watery coasters. In T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s biggest forest adventure park, set in Kemerburgaz, children can be active amid nature and have a memorable day with games such as paintball. Another option for an adventurous day in nature is the cultural center in Ayaza\u011fa. Set in the city\u2019s Ac\u0131badem district, the center offers fun educational activities for kids between the ages of 4 and 14. The entertainment center in Bayrampa\u015fa, geared for children between the ages of 3-10, is an exploration into creativity with small pieces. Miniat\u00fcrk, on the shore of the Golden Horn, is a miniature park, featuring small models of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s most famous structures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Animal Kingdom<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A boy feeding a giraffe at the zoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Most children appreciate animals and \u0130stanbul offers many opportunities to see them up close. In a center in Ey\u00fcp, there are nearly 400 animals from 100 species. The Faruk Yal\u00e7\u0131n Zoo and Botanic Park, on the outskirts of the city, houses nearly 400 animals from 100 species. The Florya neighborhood is home to the \u0130stanbul Aquarium, where visitors can tour a route with exhibits stretching from the Black Sea to the Pacific, consisting of 17 themes and one rainforest, while Sea Life \u0130stanbul, located in the Forum \u0130stanbul Shopping Mall in Bayrampa\u015fa, features 15,000 creatures from more than 500 species. In addition, our animal friends in shelters await you: many of the city\u2019s shelters allow kids to visit and feed the animals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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