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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.
Galatasaray Sports Club
Galatasaray Sports Club, known as GS, was founded in 1905 by the students of Galatasaray Lycée in Beyoglu district of Istanbul. It started as a football (soccer) club but then other sports branches were added, such as basketball, handball, swimming, athletics, etc. Their colors are yellow and red, their nickname is "lions".
Galatasaray won the Turkish Super League for 24 times, being 2023 - 2024 season as the last one. They also won the UEFA Cup and Super Cup in 2000, being the only Turkish team so far winning these international cups.
Today, its president is Mr. Dursun Ozbek (former president was Mr. Burak Elmas). Their new stadium, named after the founder of the club, Ali Sami Yen, is located in Seyrantepe neighbourhood and is known as Nef Stadium with a capacity of 52,650 people.
Address:
Galatasaray Rams Park Stadium
Seyrantepe – Istanbul
Phone: +90 212 305 1905
Fax: +90 212 273 2859
Hope to see you soon in Istanbul.
