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City Museum & Archive

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Housed in a fire station built by the British in 1923, this small museum mounts changing displays on Ä°³ú³¾¾±°ù’s history. It is named after Ahmet PiriÅŸtina, a former mayor of the city who spearheaded the urban redevelopment of the port and kordon, the construction of Ä°³ú³¾¾±°ù's metro and the creation of many new parks.


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4. Hisar Mosque

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6. Zübeyde Hanım Museum Ship

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