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> Every day except Mondays, 10.00-18.00 |
Kemankeş Karamustafapaşa Neighbourhood |
Located in Karaköy, the Galata Greek School was originally built in 1885 in an eclectic neoclassical style, funded by philanthropist Eleni Zarifis. It officially opened its doors in 1910, serving generations of students from the Greek community of Galata until its closure in 1988. The building briefly reopened as a kindergarten from 2000 to 2007, and all educational activities ceased by 2015. The school has taken on a new life as a space for contemporary art and culture events, hosting Istanbul Design Biennials in 2012, 2014 and 2016 along with the 13th, 14th and 15th editions of the Istanbul Biennial (2013, 2015, 2017). The structure was renovated between 2019 and 2023 with the support of Marina and Athanasios Martinos, through a restoration project carried out by Tabanlıoğlu Architects and architect Murat Tabanlıoğlu, together with Prof. George Penelis and Dr. Gregory Penelis.
The venue is wheelchair accessible.
The venue is suitable for visits with pushchairs; with the lift you can visit all floors except the ground floor.
