Visit the Baris Manco House Museum in Istanbul

Baris Manco was born on January 1, 1943, in Istanbul. His first encounter with the stage coincided with the period when he was a student at Galatasaray High School in 1958. After graduating from high school, he attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Belgium to complete his higher education.He founded the band Kurtalan Ekspres, which played an important role in his musical career, and gave concerts in many countries both in Turkey and abroad. He left a big mark in the music world with over 200 compositions. These compositions earned him 12 gold and 1 platinum album. At the same time, his works were translated into many languages such as Arabic, Persian, Japanese, English and French and performed by different artists. So, who is Baris Manco? Where is the Baris Manco Museum? Where did Baris Manco live?History of Baris Manco HouseThis house, which serves as a museum today, was built by Mr. Dawson between 1895 and 1900 by Pape Kalfa. After Dawson's return to his country, the building changed hands many times in the 1930s, and was purchased by John Whittall in 1965 and became known as the “Whittal Mansion”.Baris Manco bought this mansion from the Whittall family in 1984 and remodelled it. The building bears the traces of 19th-century Victorian architecture. The artist passed away in this house in 1999. As a tribute to Baris Manco's quote, “The last time a person stops being talked about is when they are considered dead.”, his family turned this house into a museum with the cooperation of Kadıköy Municipality and Türk Halk Bankası.Source: Gazete KadıköyBaris Manco House consists of 3 floors and a basement. On the ground floor, there is a section where the artist's clothes are exhibited, a dining room and a lounge. On this floor, there is also a Steinway B2010 grand piano, which Baris Manco described as “He is my dream!” and a realistic sculpture of the artist right next to it. Awards, glass objects and various historical items are also exhibited in this area.On the upper floor are the childhood rooms of Baris Manco's children, Batıkan and Doğukan. Also on this floor are the cassette recordings and equipment from the “7'den 77'ye” program “Adam Olacak Çocuk” (The Boy Who Will Become a Man), presented by the artist.On the bottom floor, the “Chivalry Room” awaits visitors.👉 Click here to visit Baris Manco's house online.Source: NTVThe museum is located in the Moda neighbourhood of the Kadıköy district of Istanbul. After reaching the Kadıköy coast, it is possible to reach the museum with a 15-minute walk.For those coming from the European Side: You can reach Kadıköy by Marmaray or ferry and then walk to Moda.For those coming from the Anatolian side: You can reach Kadıköy by subway, taxi, bus, yellow dolmus or minibus and then walk to Moda.Address: Caferaga, Yusuf Kamil Pasha Sk. No:5, 34710 Kadıköy/Istanbul👉 Click for Google Maps location information.Visiting HoursWeekdays: 09:00 - 16:00Weekends: 09:00 - 16:00Garden gate and box office: closes at 16:45.Closed on Mondays and public holidays.Entrance FeesAdult: 39 TLStudent: 24 TL'He was one of the rare artists raised in Turkey, cultured and fluent in several foreign languages. The museum is closed on Mondays and has no parking lot, but it is a must-see. I respectfully commemorate this artist who is engraved in our hearts with his song ‘Arkadaşım Eşşek’, which is beloved by our children. Many items and objects related to his life and profession are exhibited. Although I went on a weekday, it was very busy, I couldn't take photos easily. I highly recommend it.''We visited the house of Baris Manco, a valuable artist who passed away on January 31, 1999. If you are a bit older like me, this house will take you back in time. His clothes, rings, Beta/VHS tapes of his TV programs... And best of all, antique furniture reflecting the period. As a lover of Istanbul, I recommend this experience to everyone.''The precious house where Baris Manco spent his years. Many areas, such as his paintings, liquor collection, awards, guest rooms and his children's rooms are open. Museum ticket prices are quite affordable: 24 TL for students and 39 TL for adults.''It was a museum house, as the name suggests. You feel like you are visiting Baris Manco's house. Although I didn't see anything very impressive, it was nice to walk in the footsteps of a great artist I admire. I especially admired the kimonos.''The house in Moda where Baris Manco lived when he passed away. It is located in a quiet neighbourhood. Nicely developed as a museum. Entrance fees are reasonable: full 39 TL, student 24 TL. Each floor of the 3-storey house is like a journey through time. I definitely want to visit it again.'

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