Ara Güler Museum — Attraction in Şişli

The Ara Güler Museum, dedicated to the legendary photographer “the Eye of Istanbul,” is a bit sparse in terms of exhibits, but it’s definitely worth a visit if you’re a fan of photography. The highlight is the large-scale prints of his iconic works, which are stunning to see in person. And the best part? It’s free!

➕ Incredible, large prints of Ara Güler’s iconic photos A unique glimpse into Istanbul’s history through his lens Free entry — definitely a plus!

➖ The museum itself feels a bit empty, not much to explore beyond the photos Could benefit from more context or additional exhibits

❤️: If you’re in the area and love photography, it’s a must-see — especially for those iconic shots...

Breathtaking is the closest word that cannot describe the experience. I went there and found myself lost in the photos taken by Ara Güler, whom was called the eye of Istanbul. And that title suits him well. The photos were taken from everyday life of Istanbuli people going about their lives. But they told the story of life back then. The frames, the photos and the stories were amazing. There was also a collection of photos of Ara himself, with notable characters like Picasso, Salvador Dali and so forth. I highly recommend for photo and life enthusiasts not to miss this experience...

Without the great Magnum photojournalist Ara Güler, the golden age of post-World War II Istanbul would have been lost for ever. But the canny fellow not only captured the humanity of the age, he made sure that his legacy would survive. On his 90th birthday in August 2018, he got his own museum in the Bomontiada arts centre, the former Bomonti Beer Factory. He was to die just a few weeks later. A massive operation is in full swing to digitize and catalogue some 70.000 images taken between 1955 and Ara's death. (Cornucopia...