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Janissary Band Performance at Istanbul's Military Museum

Has anyone been to such performance lately and know the latest info? The official site (https://askerimuze.msb.gov.tr/ing/iletisim.html) says they are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 15:00 (3:00 PM). Rick's book lists such performances as held each day at 11:00 and 15:00. Many thanks in advance!

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First of all, always believe an official website over Rick’s guidebooks. Printed information gets out of date quickly.

I went to this performance and really enjoyed it a few years ago. It is well worth the effort if you can make it.

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I've never had the pleasure to attend during my Istanbul visits. But my son, who lives there, says they are the origin of marching bands as we know them today.