Kaleici Museum

The Kaleici Museum occupies two protected buildings in the Kaleici district and displays a collection of exhibits about regional history and daily life from earlier times. The main house is a traditional Turkish residence that was fully restored, while the second building is a former church.

The main building was originally a traditional Turkish residence that underwent complete restoration in the 1990s after a private family acquired it. The second building was once an Orthodox chapel and was later converted into an exhibition space.

The museum displays various aspects of Turkish folk culture, including traditional wedding items and everyday objects from earlier times. Visitors can see how people in this region once lived and what customs were important to them.

The museum is located in the Kaleici area near the harbor and is easily reached by public transportation. A visit works well for anyone, and regular guided tours are available to learn more about the displays.

The second building was originally a chapel with hand-painted ceilings and wall decorations that remain visible today. These original details show the artistic work from when the place served a religious purpose.

Website: https://akmed.ku.edu.tr/kaleici-muzesi

GPS coordinates: 36.88420,30.70730

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:06