The Madame Tussauds in Istanbul

Do you want to stand directly in front of celebrities? You can do this by taking a tour of the Madame Tussauds in Istanbul, to have the opportunity to interact with the statues of the most famous international figures and take selfies with them, in this unique destination for art and history lovers.

Information about the Madame Tussauds in Istanbul

The Madame Tussauds was established in Istanbul in 2016 and is located in the Taksim area on the European side of the city. It is the 21st museum out of 26 Madame Tussauds around the world, and tourists call it Madame Tussauds Museum after its founder, as the main museum is located in the city of London and was created in 1861.

The wax statues of stars and celebrities are sculpted in the Madame Tussauds in Istanbul using the same mechanism used in the main museum in several stages. First, experts examine the person's details to be sculpted, to find out the color of his skin, eyes, hair, and body details. Then the sculpting process begins, which takes about 5 weeks. Then he begins coloring, placing teeth, which are often real, and eyes, to bring the wax statue to life, and adding the final touches before displaying it.
 

The most famous statues in the Madame Tussauds in Istanbul

The Madame Tussauds in Istanbul includes about 60 wax statues of the most important stars, athletes, artists, leaders, and influencers who passed through the world in various fields, such as Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, President Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the painter Leonardo da Vinci, the architect Sinan, the scientist Albert Einstein, and athletes Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Neymar and Maria. Sharapova, the actors Angelina Jolie, Tuba Büyüküstün, Kivanç Tatlitug, Bruce Willis, and Leonardo DiCaprio, and singers Justin Bieber and Demi Lovano, Madona.

In the Madame Tussauds in Istanbul, there are statues of fictional characters such as stars of the Marvel and DC universe, superheroes, and the most famous cartoon characters.

Activities available when visiting the Wax Museum in Istanbul

Your tour will be enjoyable at the Madame Tussauds in Istanbul, watching wax statues of celebrities, imitating the characters dear to your heart documenting your moment in photos, and seeing the stages of making statues.

Trying to make them yourself in the artistic workshops dedicated to that, learning about the history of Madame Tussauds Museum through the hall, Which tells the story of its construction, and getting a souvenir in the form of a wax model for the palm of your hand, or buying antiques made of small wax figures that will remain a memory of this wonderful place.

 After the tour of the Madame Tussauds in Istanbul, you can have a delicious meal in the restaurants of Istiklal Street or the Taksim area, drinks in nearby cafes, and visit the nearby tourist attractions, such as the Galata Tower, the Hagia Sophia Mosque, and the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art.

Working hours and entry prices to the Madame Tussauds in Istanbul

The Madame Tussauds in Istanbul opens daily from 11 am to 7 pm. The price of an entrance ticket for adults is 810 Turkish liras, it is free of charge for children under two years of age.

Visiting other museums with the Madame Tussauds in Istanbul

If you are a fan of museums of all kinds, you will be happy to visit more of these places that are similar to the Madame Tussauds in Istanbul in terms of excitement and educational benefit, including:

• Istanbul Panorama Museum 1453: It is located in the Topkapi region, with rich and vivid details of the battle to conquer Constantinople about 560 years ago.
• Topkapi Palace Museum: It was the residence of the Ottoman Sultans.
• Hagia Sophia Museum: It was a cathedral and then turned into a mosque, and is famous for its magnificent dome.
• Mosaic Museum: It includes distinctive mosaics.
• Haydarpasa Station Museum: It is the most famous train station in the city.
• Yildiz Palace Museum: One of the largest and most beautiful Ottoman palaces.
• Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam: It includes the most famous inventions of Islamic civilization.
• Istanbul Museum of Modern Art: The first private Turkish museum to host contemporary art exhibitions. It overlooks the Bosphorus Strait and contains top-notch drawings and sculptures by Turkish and international artists.
• Cars Museum: It displays the most famous and rare classic cars.
• Industrial Museum: It includes a historical overview of the inventions of transportation, communications, and industry.
• Mini Turk Museum:  displays models of Turkey's historical and archaeological landmarks.
• Pelit Chocolate Museum in Istanbul: It contains figures made of chocolate.
• Snow Museum: With figures made of ice.
• Military Museum: It contains rare weapons and parts used by the Ottoman army.
• Aviation Museum: This includes Turkish army warplanes.

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