Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

Rumeli Hisarı | MIKHAIL STARODUBOV/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

1 Kanlıca to Sarıyer On the shore opposite Kanlıca is the wealthy suburb of Emirgan, home to the impressive Sakıp Sabancı Museum ( MAP ; % 0212-277 2200; www.sakipsabancimuzesi.org; Sakıp Sabancı Caddesi 42, Emirgan; adult/student/child under 14yr ₺ 20/10/free, Wed free; h 10am 5.30pm Tue, Thu & Fri-Sun, to 7.30pm Wed; g 22 & 25E from Kabataş, 22RE & 40 from Beşiktaş, 40, 40T & 42T from Taksim) . This museum has a permanent collection showcasing Ottoman manuscripts and calligraphy, but is best known for its blockbuster temporary exhibitions. The permanent collection occupies a 1925 mansion designed by Italian architect Edouard De Nari for the Egyptian Prince Mehmed Ali Hasan and the temporary exhibitions are staged in an impressive modern extension designed by local firm Savaş, Erkel and Çırakoğlu. On the hill above Emirgan is Emirgan Korusu (Woods ), a huge public reserve that is particularly beautiful in April, when it is carpeted with