Alternative Party Venues
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Most of these sites do not have audio-visual facilities. You should obtain the necessary equipment and they should not harm the historical works. If you also wish to use the water and electricity of these sites you will have to pay some fee.
Yerebatan Sarnıcı (Basilica Cistern)
Yerebatan Sarnıcı is under the authority of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
and is suitable for wedding ceremonies, cocktail parties and dinners. You should
apply to the Directorate of the Cistern. You may use the place only after working
hours. If the date is available, a protocol can be arranged immediately.
Aya Irini (St. Irene)
The church is mostly used for classical music concerts and exhibitions, and
it is available until 24:00.
Museums
The Turkish Islamic Arts Museum, Divan Edebiyatı Museum (Whirling Dervishes
Lodge), The Archeological Museum and the Anatolian Civilizations Museum of Ankara
are among the museums that can be used for activities. If it is found appropriate
by the Directorate of Museums, you can serve appetizers and drinks during cocktail
parties in the closed areas of the museum.
Palaces
The palaces are open for receptions and exhibitions; however, the closed sections
of the palaces available are the kitchen of Dolmabahçe Palace, known as Dolmabahçe
Cultural Center (Dolmabahçe Kültür Merkezi), the stables in Yıldız Palace and
the tunnel of Beylerbeyi Palace. The gardens of all the museums are available
for your open-air activities. A written application should be sent to Milli
Saraylar Daire Başkanlığı (National Palaces Directorate) of the Ministry of
Culture and Tourism.
For the Topkapı Palace Museum and Court and Mecidiye Kiosk, you should apply
directly to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Antique Theaters
Antique theaters such as Aspendos, Efes, Side and Bodrum or Bergama Asklepion
are suitable for cultural activities such as concerts, plays and fashion shows,
in addition to cocktail parties and dinners for cultural purposes. You can apply
to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Rumeli Hisarı and Yedikule
Rumelihisarı and Yedikule Dungeon are open for some cultural cocktail parties
and receptions plus concerts.
Galata Mevlevihanesi
Galata Mevlevihanesi is the most suitable place for sema (whirling dervishes)
shows. The site is administered by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.