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Istanbul Aquarium

Senlikkoy Mahallesi, Yesilkoy Halkali Cad. No:93, Florya, Istanbul, Turkey
+90 4449744729
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Istanbul Aquarium and Aqua Florya Independent Shopping Trip
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The Biggest Thematic Aquarium of the World İstanbul Akvaryum, where fish species living in the world’s seas can be seen, with the size of its travel route, thematic areas, a thousand square meter rainforest and interactive new generation technology compared to other aquariums in its field.Are you ready to travel on a route covering 16 thematic areas from the Black Sea to the Pacific Ocean and Amazon Rainforest by following a geographic route? Cultural, geographic, historical and architectural characteristics of relevant area, decorative items, interactive plays, sound and lighting, films and visual graphics where detailed information on that area are available in the thematic areas. Visitors can see sea animals belonging to these regions and get information about geographic and cultural characteristics of that region. What to Expect from İstanbul Akvaryum?Fish Feeding HoursIt is possible for you to watch this excellent show, during which our expert aquarists feed the most interesting living creatures of our aquarium. We look forward to seeing you at Istanbul Akvaryum, if you want to witness how Istanbul Akvaryum eat their meals by following fish feeding session.Amazon Rainforest in Istanbul…This section that makes the aquarium unique gives you similar feelings to Amazon rainforest. 5D CinemaThis special cinema in Istanbul Akvaryum that has the best motion program across the world takes the audience to different worlds with five movie options.Hurricane SimulatorYou will feel like you are in the middle of hurricane and live moments of excitement and adrenaline in our exclusively designed hurricane simulator. Mirror MazeYou will come across similar passages, endless reflections, thrilling dead-ends and new surprises at every corner while you are trying to find Mysterious Antique Totem of Amazon.Diving with Sharksİstanbul Akvaryum diving certificate is awarded to individuals, who dive after 30 minute diving activity in Istanbul Akvaryum, where diving with sharks and rays is possible in the main tank with a water capacity of 4 thousand cubic meters, which hosts 5 thousand creatures.
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“mirror maze” (7 reviews)
“fish species” (6 reviews)
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Senlikkoy Mahallesi, Yesilkoy Halkali Cad. No:93, Florya, Istanbul, Turkey
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+90 4449744729
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Reviewed 3 days ago via mobile

The place is very nice to take you on an underwater tour where you get to know the various sea creatures and there is a miniature model of the Amazon forests where the tropical atmosphere there is a restaurant and coffee shop in the location...More

Thank Hanan H
Reviewed 4 days ago

We visited Istanbul Aquarium on our 1st Visit of Istanbul in November 2012. The Aquarium is very huge and it is ranked number 1 Aquarium in Europe.

Thank Farrukh S
Reviewed 1 week ago

Amazingly classified and can compete with any aquarium in the world. this is a gem of a place for kids

Thank Rohanmhn
Reviewed 1 week ago

Being in Istanbul from June 30th to July 5th, Florya aquarium was one of the should be seen spots in Istanbul for us, but it really couldn`t satisfy us due to several reasons; first, it was so far from the city center(about half an hour)near...More

Thank Majid_Darehsairi
Reviewed 1 week ago

A relatively quick ride from the airport and you are at the aquarium and the mall it is connected to. The aquarium is nice and, if it weren't for all of the screaming kids, I would have enjoyed my visit. The views from the restaurants...More

1  Thank JCW703
Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

This is a great place to take your kids to while in Istanbul. The place got many themes so that you never get bored and you can spend at least two hours there. You buy the family package ticket with a reduced price.

Thank Saqr A
Reviewed 4 weeks ago

You can find many kind of sea creatures there, Glassy Tunnels, different kind of sharks and finally a small store with souvenirs.

Thank Afshin H
Reviewed 4 June 2017 via mobile

I done visit here after 5 years again for second time. In compare with South Africa, thailand and Malaysia aquarium i think this is number one designed and completed aquarium in the world.

Thank Farrokh G
Reviewed 23 May 2017 via mobile

I'm a fish lover and really enjoyed the time that I spent there .. the tour almost took 2 hours ..beautiful theme with a lot of species .. they have free ride to take you to their place .. it's a place that's should consider...More

1  Thank Dana I
Reviewed 23 May 2017

A worth to visit place, very good efforts had been put to make suitable environment for various sea creatures.

Thank A F
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Response from Hanan H | Reviewed this property |
We boarded the bus from Taksim Square until there is a display of sea creatures and different fish simulating the Amazon forests, an old ship model and its contents, how the sailors lived, a full hall to explain the story of... More
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Natalie Y
23 May 2017|
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Response from Hamza_ayash | Reviewed this property |
Hello, There are many nice malls like Mall of Istanbul one of the largest malls in turkey, Istinye mall, Kanyon mall, Palladium, Trump towers mall, Istanbul Cevahir is the largest shopping mall in Europe and the second in... More
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