Miniaturk
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Minaturk is just what it sounds like: a mini version of treasures found in Turkey. The park contains 105 models done in 1/25th scale, about half of them from Istanbul and the rest from Anatolia and the Ottoman territories outside of Turkey.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Neighbourhood: Beyoglu
Istanbul’s most famous street, pedestrianized Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Avenue), throbs day and night and offers a fantastic array of architectural sights, shops, treats, and throngs upon teeming throngs of people. At the avenue’s northeastern end is expansive Taksim Square, thought by many to be the very heart of the city, with many of Turkey’s most renowned restaurants and some of Europe’s most happening nightlife in close proximity. In striking contrast, Beyoglu’s less trafficked areas – such as the affluent Cihangir and the antiques district of Cukurcuma – exude Old World charm and provide contemplative calm and splendid diversion via an assortment of cozy cafes, attractive boutiques, and quiet lanes.
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  • Jacinta W
    London, United Kingdom353 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely few hours spent here
    Excellent. So interesting and very well done. We got the combo ticket to see the indoor exhibition which was fascinating. Our 4 year old was really engaged. Unfortunately it was raining but the play area looked really good. Highly recommend for all ages.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 1 October 2023
  • Ksenia KS
    Moscow, Russia17 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great place to visit
    I was impressed by this place! We’ve spent there around 4 hours You can combine enjoying nice area and learning some history with this place. We paid 450 liras for each person as we are foreign visitors. It includes not only outdoor pass but also the museum I can recommend this place! Just be sure that the weather is fine :)
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 21 November 2023
  • Ryan B
    Glasgow, United Kingdom66 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must see for all ages.
    Incredible miniatures of the buildings from all over Turkey. Not to be overlooked as a child's display, this is a must see for all ages. The models are extremely detailed and the layout of the area is fantastic. You can easily spend several hours here. It also offers great views of the local area.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 5 December 2023
  • ankit
    61 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Brilliant place to visit to see Turkey!
    Brilliant place to visit to see Turkey, scaled down! Must visit for kids. Very well built! You get to see monuments, buildings, structures from all over Turkey, part of history quite well explained and a nice place with nice views all around!
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 15 February 2024
  • jktrock
    Baumholder, Germany1,342 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Be ware of hidden costs
    Took a taxi from our hotel Holiday Inn City in Topkapi, was about $10 one way, worked best for our family of 4 with 2 kids (10 and 12 years old). You can reach by public transport as well. Tickets were a bit pricey in my opinion, but the worse part is that you have to pay extra for all the fun things for kids to do inside the park, the interactive additions. We visited a similar park in Holland (Madurodam) and all the interactive activities there were included. In Istanbul, no. Inside the park you have to get a card that you load with money and you then use that card for kids to play with a remove boat or pedal a bike to move a ferry. Some activities simply took the money and didn’t perform. My kids wanted to hear some anthem of famous soccer teams and the machine deducted the money from the card but didn’t play anything. We tired twice and lost money both times. Another activity, the talking tree, was in Turkish. Again, you pay money and have no idea what’s going on. Unless you speak Turkish of course. Another activity was closed (laser games). You have to pay extra to take a trolley around the park as well. I wouldn’t recommend the place for a visit unless you live in Turkey and/or a Turkish citizen. My kids had no idea nor, honestly, did they care about Turkish historical buildings. It’s interesting for an adult to read about, yes, but then as as adult you’d better visit these locations in person (at least in Istanbul). Clean grounds though, the park is well kept.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 18 February 2024
  • Dirmu G
    Eversdal, South Africa3,044 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    It's a small, small world...
    It was a perfect summer day for this outdoor experience. You wander around all the miniature replicas of Turkey's well known buildings and attractions. There is a mini train for kids, as well as play area and labyrinth. Do pop in at the indoor exhibition of 3D cut replicas of the buildings as well - and a replica of the studio which shows how it was planned and made
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 4 August 2024
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jktrock
Baumholder, Germany1,342 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
Took a taxi from our hotel Holiday Inn City in Topkapi, was about $10 one way, worked best for our family of 4 with 2 kids (10 and 12 years old). You can reach by public transport as well. Tickets were a bit pricey in my opinion, but the worse part is that you have to pay extra for all the fun things for kids to do inside the park, the interactive additions. We visited a similar park in Holland (Madurodam) and all the interactive activities there were included. In Istanbul, no. Inside the park you have to get a card that you load with money and you then use that card for kids to play with a remove boat or pedal a bike to move a ferry. Some activities simply took the money and didn’t perform. My kids wanted to hear some anthem of famous soccer teams and the machine deducted the money from the card but didn’t play anything. We tired twice and lost money both times. Another activity, the talking tree, was in Turkish. Again, you pay money and have no idea what’s going on. Unless you speak Turkish of course. Another activity was closed (laser games). You have to pay extra to take a trolley around the park as well. I wouldn’t recommend the place for a visit unless you live in Turkey and/or a Turkish citizen. My kids had no idea nor, honestly, did they care about Turkish historical buildings. It’s interesting for an adult to read about, yes, but then as as adult you’d better visit these locations in person (at least in Istanbul). Clean grounds though, the park is well kept.
Written 19 February 2024
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Ksenia KS
Moscow, Russia17 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Couples
I was impressed by this place! We’ve spent there around 4 hours
You can combine enjoying nice area and learning some history with this place.
We paid 450 liras for each person as we are foreign visitors. It includes not only outdoor pass but also the museum

I can recommend this place!
Just be sure that the weather is fine :)
Written 21 November 2023
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Najeeb
Karachi, Pakistan16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Family
Its good park with miniatures of famous buildings in Turkiye. A wonderful experience for the kids. One can have a nice look and idea of famous buildings. Ticket price is 90 lira for foreigners. Bus 47,47E goes directly from eminonu.
Written 29 November 2022
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Ryan B
Glasgow, UK66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
Incredible miniatures of the buildings from all over Turkey.
Not to be overlooked as a child's display, this is a must see for all ages.

The models are extremely detailed and the layout of the area is fantastic.

You can easily spend several hours here. It also offers great views of the local area.
Written 5 December 2023
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OnTheSuitcase
Dubai, United Arab Emirates90 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2022 • Couples
Very cool place! It’s much bigger than I expected! There are lots and lot of buildings, plenty them you don’t even know about, and it’s a great introduction to your further sightseeing in Turkey! Mind you, the attraction is outside, be aware of it before you go on a rainy day.

I would happily give 5 stars and the only reason why it’s 4, it’s because the train between the mini buildings wasn’t working, some things very a little bit ‘tired’ in look. But you could expect that for the outdoor attraction. Highly recommended!
Written 14 June 2022
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Archie
Glenmoore, PA7,744 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023 • Family
We absolutely enjoyed this site. We took a taxi here. We first paid extra for the upside down house. We paid separately to see the models. They have a little play area for the children. Its a Trojan horse as a slide. They have a starting point. You follow it along, see multiple mosques, main buildings around Istanbul and Ankara. Some of the historical sites reconstructed. Temple of Artemis, Ephesus, Damascus gate, Hitite Myndos gate. The detail is amazing to see. Its all outdoors along the river. They have food and drinks onsite. We enjoyed our visit.
Written 5 July 2023
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Jacinta W
London, UK353 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
Excellent. So interesting and very well done. We got the combo ticket to see the indoor exhibition which was fascinating. Our 4 year old was really engaged. Unfortunately it was raining but the play area looked really good. Highly recommend for all ages.
Written 1 October 2023
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ankit
61 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Solo
Brilliant place to visit to see Turkey, scaled down! Must visit for kids. Very well built! You get to see monuments, buildings, structures from all over Turkey, part of history quite well explained and a nice place with nice views all around!
Written 15 February 2024
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Dirmu G
Eversdal, South Africa3,044 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Solo
It was a perfect summer day for this outdoor experience. You wander around all the miniature replicas of Turkey's well known buildings and attractions.
There is a mini train for kids, as well as play area and labyrinth.
Do pop in at the indoor exhibition of 3D cut replicas of the buildings as well - and a replica of the studio which shows how it was planned and made
Written 4 August 2024
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Fatima Abdulla
Dubai, United Arab Emirates3,033 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Family
Its a Miniature park of the all the famous tourist spots and destination of Turkey. Like
the famous mosques, palaces and Museums. Its nicely done. Unlike the other Miniature parks i
visited in Europe there is no much motion and drama . Children will love the place. The entry ticket is 15 Lira and the price is affordable
Written 19 December 2019
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