Gülhane: A wonderful haven for those trying to escape from summer heat
The Sur-i Sultani within the Royal Walls includes not only the buildings that have stood witness to important episodes in world history, but also beautiful landscaped gardens.
The museum exhibits replicas, built according to written records, of various devices and tools invented and developed by Islamic scientists between the 8th and 16th centuries.
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Among them are the world map designed by 70 geographers and astronomers in a thirty-year period in 9th century, and the oldest clock of the world that works in accordance with the time system which is still in use.
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We recommend a visit to the museum for an insight into the contribution of scientists from the Islamic world to the world history of science.