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New openings in 2024
The St. Saviour in Chora (Kariye) is re-opened after years of restorations as a mosque and a museum.
Entrance fees in 2024
As of 1st of March 2024, many State museums' fees are set in Euros, to be paid its equivalent in Turkish Liras.
Museum Pass
You can buy the "Museum Pass" for foreigners which is valid for 5 days in various museums of Istanbul.
Museums open 7 days
Many State museums in Istanbul operate 7 days a week, except Topkapi Palace.
Abdi Ipekci Basketball Arena in Istanbul
Abdi Ipekçi Arena is a multi-purpose indoor sports complex located in Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul. It was opened in 1986 and named after the famous Turkish journalist Abdi Ipekçi who was assassinated in 1979. It is one of the largest indoor sports complexes of Turkey, with a total capacity of 10,500 spectators. Efes Pilsen, Fenerbahce Ulker, and Galatasaray Cafe Crown teams play here in the national league.
In 1992 Euroleague Final Four, in 2001 European Basketball Championship, and in 2010 World Championship were organized in the Abdi Ipekci Arena. Besides basketball and volleyball tournaments, the Arena also holds some concerts and congresses. For example, Eurovision Song Contest was held here in 2004.
Other basketball complexes in the province of Istanbul are: Ayhan Sahenk complex, Ayazaga complex, Suleyman Seba complex, Haldun Alagas complex, Ahmet Comert complex, and the new Sinan Erdem Arena.
Abdi Ipekçi Arena
10. Yil Cad. Zeytinburnu, Istanbul
Note: Abdi Ipekci Arena is demolished in 2018 to re-build a modern sport complex!
Hope to see you soon in Istanbul.
