March 23, 2010 00:54 by
haci
The museum consists of many interesting military pieces such as uniforms belonging to every period of Ottoman army, various weapons from bow and arrow to triggered guns, seals, armors, tent of the sultan, sultan swords, flags, photos of ministers of defense, Byzantine Cavalry Flag, various warfare pieces used from the Seljuk period to the Republic period, and the chain with which Byzantines closed the Golden Horn before the Conquest. There is also a Janissary Band show daily between 3-4 pm.
The museum initially opened in Hagia Irene Church, later (1950) was moved to the 1 St Army Headquarters building in Harbiye. Historical guns, clothing and tools of various periods of the army are being exhibited and the old military band team gives concerts in the museum.
Open daily between 09:00-17:00 except Mondays and Tuesdays.
Tel: (212) 232 16 98
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