Great Palace Mosaic Museum
Istanbul, Türkiye
It presents floor mosaics from the early Byzantine Great Palace from the 5th-6th centuries, preserved in their original location, which distinguishes it from the Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi exhibition.
The Büyük Saray Mozaikleri Müzesi presents magnificent floor mosaics from the early Byzantine Great Palace of Constantinople. The mosaics date back to the 5th-6th century and depict scenes from daily life, mythology, and fauna and flora. The museum is located in the former palace warehouses, preserving the original placement of the mosaics. It is a unique opportunity to admire Byzantine decorative art.
- Visit time: 1 h 30 min
- Opening hours: closed (from OpenStreetMap — check before you go)
- Local name: Büyük Saray Mozaikleri Müzesi
- Website: muze.gen.tr
How long does it take to visit Great Palace Mosaic Museum?
Plan about 1 h 30 min.
Nearby
- Blue Mosque — 140 m
- DoyDoy Restaurant — 170 m
- Sunrise — 210 m
- Şafak Pub — 220 m
- Serpent Column — 250 m
- Obelisk of Theodosius — 250 m
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