A modern open air museum where the most beautiful samples of the
turkish and
anatolian history are displayed is situated at
Sütlüce on the
Golden Horn. This museum, named
Miniaturk has been established in order to give both to turkish people and the tourists an understanding of history in an entertaining way. There are many similar places in
European countries.
Miniaturk, the construction of which started in June 2001 was completed in 22 months. Here one can see the reflections of many civilizations such as the
Hellenistic,
Roman,
Byzantine,
Seljuk and
Ottoman civilizations. Some of the works displayed in the
Miniaturk are
Stone Houses of
Mardin,
Fairy Chimneys,
Safranbolu Houses, the
German Fountain,
Divriği Grand Mosque,
Celsus Library,
Çanakkale Martyrs Monument,
Atatürk’s Mausoleum, the
Church of Virgin Mary,
Pamukkale,
İzmir Clock Tower,
Hagia Sophia,
Mount Nemrut ,
The Castle of Anatolia ,
Bergama Zeus Altar, the Temple of Artemis. In this open air museum there are 45 maquettes from Anatolia, 45 from Istanbul and 15 maquettes from regions where the
Ottomans once reigned. Here, the visitors enjoy music throughout their visit and brochures containing brief information about the maquettes inside are given away. Also there are resting facilities such as restaurants and cafeterias.
