Miniatürk [1] is a miniature park at the northeastern shore of Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. It opened May 2, 2003.[2] It is one of the world's largest miniature parks, with a 15,000 m2 (160,000 sq ft) model area and total area of 60,000 square metres (650,000 sq ft). It contains 135 models, in 1:25 scale,[3] of structures from in and around Turkey, and interpretations of historic structures.
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| Type | Miniature park |
| Location | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Area | 60 000 m2 |
| Opening | May 2, 2003 |
| Visitors | 5 million in 2015 |
Of the park's total area, 40,000 m2 (430,000 sq ft) is open space; 3,500 m2 (38,000 sq ft) is covered; and 2,000 m2 (22,000 sq ft) contain pools and waterways. Its parking lot has a capacity of 300 vehicles.
60 of the park's structures are from Istanbul, 63 are from Anatolia, and 13 are from the Ottoman territories that today lie outside Turkey.[4] Also featured are historic structures like the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, and the Mausoleum of Maussollos at Halicarnassus (now Bodrum).[5] Additional space is reserved for future models.
References
edit- ^ "Miniaturk Istanbul CCT Investments". Retrieved 2021-01-10.
- ^ "Our Member Parks: Miniaturk". International Association of Miniature Parks. Archived from the original on 2012-04-09. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
- ^ Ergil, Leyla Yvonne (2020-10-22). "Fun fall activities during COVID-19: 5 ways to enjoy Istanbul outside". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
- ^ "About Us". www.miniaturk.com.tr. Retrieved 2021-01-10.
- ^ "Istanbul: Miniaturk". Let's Go Istanbul. Retrieved 2012-04-30.
Gallery
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External links
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- Official Miniaturk website
- Official modelbuilder website
- 360° view of Miniatürk, at sanalturistanbul.com
- Photos of Miniatürk
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