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Miniatürk is a summary of all the most beautiful monuments in the country, grouped on a site of some 60,000 m². In total, 134 models reduced to 1/25th, the must-see models of Istanbul of course, but not only: Greek remains, sites of the Ottoman Empire, Anatolian landscapes... Almost everything is there: Bosphorus bridge, Galata tower, vestiges of Hittite civilization, Pamukkale or even Saint Sophia, all this small world meets a few meters from each other. It's the largest miniature city in the world! Ideal for children.

According to the traditions of the time, a mosque was not considered only as a place of worship. Apart from the various outbuildings (library, school...), we used to add stores in order to create a source of income. Thus, in the former stables, the Arasta Bazar was created, one of the most famous places in terms of souvenirs for tourists (carpets, kilims, leather, jewellery...). It's a shame that the salesmen are annoying and fall back.

The history of this building, built in 1826 on the Golden Horn, is very unique. After the dissolution of the Janissary Corps by Sultan Mahmud II, the army was reorganized and the soldiers needed uniforms... The factory starts up and the fes, this red felt hat, symbolizes progress in clothing. Nowadays, this factory has been restored and is a centre used to organise events and congresses (Halıç Kongre Merkesi). There is a theatre, a museum...