
Karaköy to Kadıköy: a ferry afternoon that actually lands
Galata Tower as a skyline check, then the short hop to the Asian side — without turning the day into a museum marathon.
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Istanbul Modern is Turkey's first modern and contemporary art museum, located in the Galataport complex. It focuses on both Turkish and international artists.
The Pera Museum focuses on 19th-century Orientalist art and is located just off İstiklal Avenue. It's a calm, well-curated stop in the middle of Beyoğlu's chaos.

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Galata Tower as a skyline check, then the short hop to the Asian side — without turning the day into a museum marathon.
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