Great Palace Mosaics Museum
Great Palace Mosaics Museum
The Great Palace Mosaics Museum is a museum in Istanbuls historic peninsula that houses Byzantine-era mosaics.
This museum is located on the ruins of the Great Palace, which was built during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. The museum was discovered during excavations conducted between 1935 and 1951 and opened to the public in 1953. The mosaics exhibited at the Great Palace Mosaics Museum are notable for their natural themes and scenes of everyday life; the mosaics depict a variety of animals, mythological scenes, and hunting scenes.
These works reflect the artistic understanding and aesthetic taste of the Byzantine period. The Great Palace Mosaics Museum, which is a popular attraction for both domestic and foreign tourists, offers the opportunity to experience the artistic richness and historical atmosphere of the Byzantine period.