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Miniatürk is a miniature park situated at the north-eastern shore of Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. It was opened May 2, 2003. Miniatürk covers a total area of 60,000 m2 (650,000 sq ft). It is one of the world’s largest miniature parks with its 15,000 m2 (160,000 sq ft) model area. Miniatürk has 40,000 m2 (430,000 sq ft) of open space, 3,500 m2 (38,000 sq ft) of covered area, 2,000 m2 (22,000 sq ft) of pools and waterways, and a parking lot with a capacity of 500 vehicles.
The park contains 122 models done in 1/25th scale. 58 of the structures are from Istanbul, 52 are from Anatolia, and 12 are from the Ottoman territories that today lie outside of Turkey. Also featured are historic structures like the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus and the Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus (now Bodrum). Additional space is reserved for potential future models.
“Miniaturk Contains 122 Models Done in 1/25th Scale.”
Miniatürk, the miniature Turkey museum is one of the best things to to in Istanbul especially for the kids and families. The Miniaturk Museum hosts the miniature forms of the greatest monuments of Turkey. Located at the Golden Horn region of Istanbul, a visit to the Miniaturk Museum is a must.
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Istanbul Travel Guide
- Bosphorus, Istanbul
- Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora
- Dolmabahce Palace, Istanbul
- Etz Ahayim Synagogue
- Galata Tower, Istanbul
- Golden Horn
- Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
- Hagia Sophia, Istanbul
- Hippodrome, Istanbul
- Istanbul Archaeology Museum
- Istanbul Jewish Cemetery
- Neve Shalom Synagogue, Istanbul
- Spice Bazaar, Istanbul
- Suleymaniye Mosque Istanbul
- Topkapi Palace, Istanbul
- Underground Cistern, Istanbul
- Zulfaris Synagogue
- Beylerbeyi Palace
- Rumelihisari (Fortress)
- Camlica Hill
- Bosphorus Bridge
- Istanbul Mosaic Museum
- Church of the Holy Apostles
- Eyup Mosque and Mausoleum
- Beyazit Camii
- Fatih Camii
- Fethiye Camii “Pammakaristos Church”
- Hagia Eirene
- Orthodox Patriarchate and Cathedral
- Sts Sergius and Bacchus
- Yeni Camii
- Zeyrek Camii “Church of the Pantocrator”
- Prince’s Islands
- Mosque of Rustem Pasha
- Galata Bridge
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
- Miniatürk
- Istanbul Modern Museum
- Galata Mevlevihanesi
- Pierre Loti
- Istanbul, Turkish Baths
- Walk through Istiklal Street
- Tunnel
- Military Museum
- Port of Istanbul
- City Walls of Istanbul
- Maiden’s Tower
- Harem
- Tofre Begadim Synagogue
- Yıldız Park
- Bulgarian St. Stephen Church
- Ahrida (Ohrid) Synagogue, Istanbul
- Ashkenazi Synagogue, Istanbul
- Balat, Istanbul
- Blue Mosque, Istanbul
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If you don't have enough time to see all country it's a good option to see models of historical places all around the country with some info.
Miniatures of important sites in Istanbul mainly. Nothing special especially if you don't know the original building. If you don't have anything else to do, then it might be worth a visit.
If you are interested in the history of Turkey, which is certainly worth considering, then you need to visit this open-air park with mini-copies of the most important for turkish history buildings. What did I really like the fact that here in addition to copies of the buildings, which are located in Turkey.
Mini land with all important Turkish buildings and monuments. There is a special section for Istanbul. Kids really enjoyed the play area and ice cream/ food stalls.
This was an interesting place to visit to see all the miniature version of famous sites all over Turkey. There is a playground and game room from children which is great for those with children who would become easily bored with the grown ups stopping at each exhibit.
Nice place to go if you have enough time in İstanbul, we spent about 3 hours there. It is great opportunity to see all important monuments of Istanbul but also many monuments from other places in Turkey so if you haven't seen them yet you can decide if you need to or find some others you didn't know about.
It shows you everywhere in turkey. The interesting thing is that it shows you the areas you didn't have a chance to see. A great fun for children.
This place is really cool. Here you can see almost all of the amazing buildings that once were or still are in Turkey. Visit!
A must see. The whole country built up in miniatures with minute details covered. I was amazed when I saw the history of the Grand Turkey projected in great sophistication.
It is a neat place for fastened Turkey tour. Every model has voice description in front of them which is excellent. It will take 2-3 hours or more for detailed visit.