Pera Museum

Pera Museum, located in Istanbuls lively Tepebasi area, tucked inside a beautifully restored 19th-century hotel.

Since opening in 2005, the museum has welcomed art lovers with Ottoman paintings, colorful Kutahya ceramics, and an unusual collection of Anatolian weights and measures.

Visitors usually pause longest for "The Tortoise Trainer," the signature painting by Osman Hamdi Bey.

Beyond its permanent works, Pera lines up international exhibitions, cozy film nights, and hands-on classes year-round.

By mixing vintage elegance with fresh ideas, the museum bridges Turkey's artistic past and todays global art talk, leaving guests inspired and informed.