Istanbul Biennial is a contemporary art exhibition held every two years in Istanbul. font-stretch: inherit; line-height: inherit; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; vertical-align: baseline;"1987, Biennale organized by Istanbul Culture and Arts FoundationSince its establishment. The Biennial aims to create a meeting point in Istanbul for the fields of Visual Artsand an exchange between artists and audiences from different cultures. 
The 18th Istanbul Biennial will run from 2025 to 2027 and will be divided into three parts: the first part will be held from September 20 to November 23, 2025, with exhibitions and public programs at its core. The second part, to be held in 2026, will involve collaboration with local arts projects, a permanent educational program and quarterly public events.The final part will take place from 18 September to 14 November 2027 and will include a series of exhibitions, publications, performances and discussions. 
Details of the 2026 and 2027 programmes will be announced in the coming months. 

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Themed exhibition halls

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Near Hagia Sophia|Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul

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Hagia Sophia

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Built 1500 years ago, the Hagia Sophia Cathedral in Istanbul, Turkey, is famous for its huge dome and is a Byzantine model of &quot;changing architectural history&quot;. It was included in the World Heritage Site in 1985. Although we purchased tickets on Trip.com in advance, we still waited more than half an hour to enter the team (the entrance visit requires women to cover their heads). April is not the peak season for Turkish travel, and many tourists are reminiscent of the pomp of queuing in front of the Forbidden City noon. The Forbidden City was actually built more than 870 years later than the Hagia Sophia Cathedral... The buildings that have been preserved in China for 1500 years seem to only have hanging temples... Ancient Chinese buildings use a lot of wood, which is not easy to save, and the problem is out of the question. ​ In a word, the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is really amazing and worth a visit

Basilica Cistern

Historic buildings

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🈶The cultural relics and historical significance are suitable for people who are interested in architecture and human history. If you are not interested in architecture and history, you will feel that 🎫 the cost performance is not high, and 🎫 the price is not very friendly to foreign tourists~

Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul

Raffles Istanbul

Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at the Bosphorus

Scenic Hotels

Bosphorus

Beaches and shores

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The sunset view of the Bosphorus is very beautiful. It is recommended to go to Emin&ouml;n&uuml; Pier to take a cruise of Turyol Company. You must buy the ticket for the sunset time 2 hours before sunset, and then go to the nearby restaurant to enjoy the food and wait. The most basic pure tour is about 90 minutes, the fare is 150 lira (about &yen;30), you get on the boat by yourself, there is no performance, no explanation, no food and drinks, the boat is average. In fact, the most important thing is to take pictures and enjoy the sunset. There are many places of interest along the coast, and you must not miss the Suleymaniye Mosque and Dolmabah&ccedil;e Palace.

Topkapi Palace

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The old palace in Istanbul, Turkey, also known as Topkapi Palace, was built in 1459 and completed in 1465. From 1465 to 1853, a total of 26 sultans lived in Topkapi Palace. In 1853, they moved to the new palace on the other side of the Golden Horn. It was opened to the public as a museum in 1924. It covers an area of ​​700,000 square meters and is surrounded by a 5-kilometer-long wall.
Topkapi Palace is located on the high ground behind Hagia Sophia, with the Bosphorus Strait on the east and the Golden Horn Bay on the north. The terrain is very prominent. From the terrace facing the sea, you can see the beautiful scenery of the Golden Horn, the Sea of ​​Marmara and the Bosphorus Strait. It became a World Cultural Heritage in 1985.

The Forbidden City in Beijing, also known as the Purple Forbidden City, was built in 1406 and completed in 1420. From 1420 to 1924, 25 emperors, including 15 emperors of the Ming Dynasty and 10 emperors of the Qing Dynasty, lived in the Purple Forbidden City. It was opened to the public as a museum in October 1925. It covers an area of ​​720,000 square meters, surrounded by 12-meter-high palace walls on all sides, and surrounded by a 3.5-kilometer-long and 52-meter-wide moat outside the wall.
The Forbidden City is located in the center of Beijing. The layout is based on the principle of &quot;left ancestor, right community, facing the front, and back market&quot;. It is built on the central axis of Beijing City, which is eight kilometers long from north to south, straight from north to south, and symmetrical from left to right. In front of the left of the Forbidden City is the Cultural Palace of the Working People (formerly the Imperial Ancestral Temple); in front of the right is the Zhongshan Park, where the emperor worshipped the gods of earth and grain. To the north of the Forbidden City is Wansui Mountain (an artificial mountain in Jingshan Park), and to the south is the Jinshui River. It became a World Cultural Heritage in 1987.

In a word, the old palace where the sultan of the former Ottoman Empire lived had a sea view room in an excellent location, while the Forbidden City where the emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties lived only had a river view room.

But the ticket for the old palace is 400 yuan, while the Forbidden City plus the clock museum and treasure house is only 80 yuan, five times the price! Too expensive

The Blue Mosque

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🕌 Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque), Istanbul📍 Address: Sultan Ahmet Mah., Atmeydanı Cd. No:7, Fatih, Istanbul🕰 Hours: Daily 8:30 AM &ndash; one hour before sunset (Closed to tourists during prayer times)📝 Review:A must-visit landmark in Istanbul! Famous for its six minarets and beautiful blue İznik tiles inside, the Blue Mosque offers stunning Ottoman architecture and a peaceful atmosphere. Entry is free, but respectful clothing is required.✅ Tips:	&bull;	Avoid prayer times (especially Friday noon)	&bull;	Women should bring a scarf to cover hair	&bull;	Plastic bags are provided for shoes⭐ Why Go?Historic, spiritual, and visually breathtaking &mdash; it&rsquo;s right across from Hagia Sophia and perfect for photos and cultural insight.

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