Museums in Venice, Istanbul?

DaveA · Yesterday, 01:18 AM

Hello all,

I will have an opportunity to visit some interesting locations. On the Adriatic Sea next March 2027. In particular, I have a couple of days in Venice and a couple in Istanbul. I’m trying to identify interesting museums or other venues with a good concentration of arms & armor on display, particularly edged weapons. I already have the Askari Military museum and Topkopi Palace in Istanbul on my list. Any suggestions?

Dave A.

TVV · Yesterday, 01:37 AM

The Doge's palace in Venice also has a nice armory, including some trophies from the wars with the Ottomans.

Sajen · Yesterday, 11:14 AM

In Venice you should visit the Museo d'Arte Orientale!

Peter B. · Today, 01:59 PM

Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is, of course, a must-see, but don't just focus on the weapons collection - there are also some beautiful weapons on display in the Treasury, such as the famous Topkapi dagger.

Yesterday, 01:18 AM	#1
DaveA Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 467	Museums in Venice, Istanbul? Hello all, I will have an opportunity to visit some interesting locations. On the Adriatic Sea next March 2027. In particular, I have a couple of days in Venice and a couple in Istanbul. I’m trying to identify interesting museums or other venues with a good concentration of arms & armor on display, particularly edged weapons. I already have the Askari Military museum and Topkopi Palace in Istanbul on my list. Any suggestions? Dave A.

Yesterday, 01:37 AM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,768	The Doge's palace in Venice also has a nice armory, including some trophies from the wars with the Ottomans.

Yesterday, 11:14 AM	#3
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,783	In Venice you should visit the Museo d'Arte Orientale!

Today, 01:59 PM	#4
Peter B. Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Germany Posts: 47	Topkapi Palace in Istanbul is, of course, a must-see, but don't just focus on the weapons collection - there are also some beautiful weapons on display in the Treasury, such as the famous Topkapi dagger.