Constantinople to Istanbul: One City, Two Empires
November 7, 2026 - January 31, 2027
Tickets (official): https://www.vam.ac.uk/exhibitions/constantinople-to-istanbul-one-city-two-empires
This UK-first exhibition explores 1,600 years of art and design from one of the world’s great cities, with Byzantine and Ottoman treasures side by side. It’s a fascinating look at how Constantinople became Istanbul.
Dates: from Saturday 7 November 2026 to 31 January 2027
Opening hours: check the V&A page when you book, and advance booking’s recommended.
Tickets: £25 on weekdays and £27 at weekends. Concessions apply.
Venue: V&A South Kensington, Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL (Galleries 38 and 39)
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