- 14 Nov 2007 03:53
- istanbul
Located in the center of the Old World, Istanbul is one of the world's great cities famous for its historical monuments and magnificent scenic beauties. It is the only city in the world which spreads over two continents: it lies at a point where Asia and Europe are separated by a narrow strait - the Bosphorus. Istanbul has a history of over 2,500 years, and more »
Ataturk Airport is the biggest airport in Istanbul and Turkey. This airport has an essential role in public flight transportation of Istanbul.You can transport by bus from Taksim,Sisli and by metro from Aksaray. Located on the Europaen side more »
Hidiv Pavilion is located on the hills of Cubuklu neighborhood in Beykoz district on the Asian side of Istanbul.It was built in 1907 by Italian architect Delfo Seminati as a residence for the Ottoman governor (Hidiv or Khedive) of Egypt, Abbas Hilmi Pasha. The mansion sits in a large area and at the main entrance there is a monumental fountain, risin more »
Belgrad forest is the lung of Istanbul. It is situated on the European side of Istanbul in Sariyer district. Near the city you can find very vast forest named Belgrad. During the weekends the people go around this forest to take some sunday brunch or just for walking or hiking. more »
Riva is located along the Black sea coast of Istanbul ,between Anatolian Light House and Sile. Riva has more »
Istanbul's mammoth Buyuk Otogar (Main Bus Terminal) serves all of Turkey, plus Greece, Bulgaria and the Balkans, and central Europe. The International Istanbul Intercity Bus Terminal (Uluslararasi Istanbul Otogari) is 10 km (6 miles) northwest of Sultanahmet Square more »
Harem is a neighbourhood in the Anatolian part of Istanbul. Belonging to the Uskudar district,next to Salac more »
Karakoy, the modern name for the ancient Galata, is a commercial neighborhood in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul, located at the northern part of the Golden Horn mouth on the European side of Bosphorus. more »
The district of Fatih is located in the south of Istanbul;neighbour to Eminonu and along the cost of Golden Horn in asian side . Since Bysantium and Ottoman Period, Fatih has always been a center or the Empires and had significance roles. The district gets its name from Soltan Mehmet the Conquer more »
If New York has Chinatown and Little Italy, then Istanbul has "French Street" (Fransiz Sokagi). "Rue Francaise", with tented buildings, street musicians, cafés, bars and art centers, opened in summer of 2004 in Beyoglu district. The street behind Galatasaray High School,in Galatasaray Square, known as more »
Cumhuriyet Aniti, is in Taksim Square on at the beginning of Istiklal Avenue more »
Halfway between Taksim Square and Tunel Square along Istiklal Caddesi in Istanbul more »
Tunnel Square, at the southwestern end of Istiklal Caddesi(Independence Avenue) in Beyoglu, Istanbul, is the upper terminus of Istanbul's little old 19th-century, two-station underground train system, the Tunel. The "square" is really just a widening of t more »
The Astoria Shopping Center brings together leading Turkish and international brands, in a unique lifestyle space. The Astoria is located in Esentepe,which is close to Besiktas, the heart of Istanbul, at the crossroads of the city's major arteries. Visitors to the Astoria will not simply feel that they are at the very center of the city - they actually will be, b more »
Akmerkez is a shopping mall located in the Etiler quarter on the European side of Istanbul,close to Besiktas district. It was commissioned on December 18, 1993 by a joint venture of the Akkok, Tekfen and Istikbal companies. The Akmerkez complex covers an area of 180,000 m2 and is comprised of a four-storey shoppi more »
Istanbul Cevahir Shopping and entertaining center, one of the largest shopping and entertainment centers in Europe and the world. Located in European side,of Istanbul,Mecidiyekoy,close to the city center and especially to the metro.
Kanyon is a multi-purpose complex in the Levent financial district of Istanbul, on the European side ,near to Besiktas, which consists of a shopping mall, a 30-floor office tower (26 floors of which rise above Buyukdere Avenue level) and a 22-floor residential block. It unites 179 residential apartments, an office tower and a 160 store re more »
Having opened on the European side of Istanbul, district of Sariyer, in 2007, Istinye Park shopping center is to be giant shopping center with the covering area of 270.000 m2, shop area of 87.000 m2. With its different architecture, sun light system, open area with trees, nostalgic bazaar area, with l more »
Located in Nisantasi,on the European side of Istanbul. The area of 51.500 m2, car park of 1600 cars, world's famous brand more »
Located on the European side of Istanbul, Bakirkoy district. The Carousel shopping center with its 76,500 m2 area has 117 shops, fast foo more »
Metrocity is located on the European side of Istanbul more »
Opening its doors on April 1, 2000 Olivium has become the biggest Outlet shopping center of Turkey and first Outlet center of Istanbul, together with its architectural structure overlapping with the historical area where its located and the brands it carries, Olivium has become the shining star of Zeytinburnu ,which is located on the European side o more »
Capitol is opened in 1993 in the Asian side of Istanbul Altunizade district close to Uskudar and Kadikoy more »
"Mamma Mia" on Istanbul stage this OctoberThe musical, based on a book by British playwright Catherine Johnson and featuring the songs of the Swedish band ABBA, will be staged in six performances, from Octob more »
One of the world's most populer singer, Bjork, is coming to Istanbul more »
Combining the tradition and the customs of Iranian culture in his works; Rockny Haerizadeh annotates social event of Iran with an exclusive aspect of life and discipline. Inspiration on Iranian Mythology , Persian Literature and the combinations of modern life style are the major colours of Haerizadeh in his works. Most of his works are inspired on Tales of Shannameh, Persian history, the tales of Poet Rumi also the modern parts of the Iranian l more »
If you are a Rock Music lover ; sace the date July 27th for yourself and get ready to witness a concert which will never be forgotten for a long time. Once again the masters of Heavy Metal are in Istanbul.Metallica is giving a concert on 27th July 2008, at 9 Pm in Stadium of Ali Sami Yen Stadium on the European side of Istanbulin more »
Suna and Inan Kirac Foundation Pera Museum,in Beyoglu,on the European side of Istanbul hosts a selection of 120 paintings and sculptors by Joan Miró (1893-1983), Spanish painter and sculptor. The exhibition is between May 3 and August 31, 2008. The exhibition is realized with the cooperation of M more »
Julio Iglesias starting his World Tour from Turkey,having concerts in Istanbul, Antalya, Izmir and Ankara Julio Iglesias selling over 250 millions, having a concert May 27th at Sort more »
Morera is coming to Istanbul with “ Return Of Zorro”Cuban artist’s ,Noel Morera, exhibition “ Return Of Zorro” between May 6th and June 30th in Artane Istanbul,in Beyoglu,on the European side of Istanbul. The famous movie character “Zorro” is more »
Michael Kenna, one of the greatest black & white landscape photographers’ of his generation, has a vision which is unmistakably his trademark. Kenna photographs from dusk till dawn, capturing what is otherwise impossible for the human eye to see. He is immensely intrigued by the movement of earth, water, mist, fog and clouds which are always moving, transforming in a somewhat uncontrollable infinite journey. Silent Impressions are being exhibit more »
A frock said to have belonged to Mohammed's grandson and a prayer rug used by his daughter are now on display at a new exhibition in Istanbul's Topkapi Palace Museum. The palace's new exhibition, “Love for the Ahl-al Bayt in the Ottoman Empire,” opened its doors to visitors Monday. The exhibition is co-organized by the Topkapi Palace and the Tur more »
Situated within the Istanbul World Trade Center complex, istanbul Expo Center ,IEC) is adjacent to Ataturk International Airport and is near the junction to the E5 and TEM (Trans-European Motorway). It is also right next to the IDTM Metro Station, accessing it to both the airport as well as the center of the city. With eight halls measuring a tornl of 120,000 sqm as well as a 30,000 sqm outdoor area, events of various scales and dimensions ranging fr more »
The Akmerkez complex, built in 1993 is established on 180,000 square meters and comprises a four story shopping area, 14 and 17 stories of office space and 23 stories of residential area. The shopping center is spread over a triangular area and is connected to the surrounding main galleries through 3 atriums. In 1995 in Vienna , Akmerkez was selected as "The Best Shopping Center in Europe" by the International Council of Shopping Centers, ICSC. In the competition organized by this same council in Las Vegas- USA, Akmerkez received the "Best Shopping Center In The World" award in 1996. It also received the highest accolade given by the ICSC the International Design and Developm more »
- 12 Nov 2009 09:29
- istanbul, sile, agva, kilyos, istanbul beach, princes island, buyuk ada, sile beach, eskihisar, kefken, kilyos beach
The Princes' Islands, an archipelago of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara, were places of exile for Byzantine princes.Today, during the summer months, Istanbul's wealthy escape to their cool sea breezes,clear water and elegant 19th century houses. Buyukada is the largest of the islands. Here you can enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn phaeton (carriage) among the pine trees, after having relaxed on a beach in one of the numerous coves that ring the island.The other popular island more »
- 20 Nov 2009 09:35
- istanbul, edirne, ottoman empire capitals, selimiye mosque, ucserefeli mosque, muradiye, meric river, maritza river, ottoman bridge, canakkale, gelibolu, gallipoli
Edirne is a pleasant, historic city seldom visited by tourists even though it's an easy day-trip west of Istanbul. I guess it's just in the wrong direction: from Istanbul, most of Turkey is east and south, so no one thinks of going west. Edirne (e more »
Canakkale is your best base for visiting the Gallipoli battlefields and the ruins of Troy (although you can visit on a whirlwind day-trip from Istanbul, or a more comfortable overnight excursion by car or bus. Located on the southern shore of the Dardanelles strait (Hellespont), Canakkale was the major strong-point in the defense of the Dardanelles from the time of the Trojans through World War I. Today Canakkale is a pleasant town with adequate hotels to serve more »
Aristotle lived in Assos and St Paul visited, but today visitors go to Assos as a tranquil Aegean-coast seaside retreat amid ancient ruins. Atop a hill surrounded by olive groves are the ruins of the Doric-style Temple of Athena (530 BC) surrounded by crumbling city walls and an ancient necropolis (cemetery). Nearby is the 14th-century Ottoman Murad Hudavendigar Mosque. The hill offers spectacular views of the Aegean Sea and the nearby Greek island of Lesvos. Dow more »
- 03 Dec 2009 02:40
- grand bazaar, istanbul, blue mosque, hippodrome, canakkale, gallipoli, bursa, spice market, pamukkale, troy, izmir, ephesus
Day 1 - IstanbulFull day city tour of Istanbul. There are visits to ancient Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, The Underground Cistern, St. Sophia Church, Topkapi Palace. Then visit to world famous Grand Bazaar covers more than 4000 shops. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 2 - Istanbul - CanakkaleAfter bre more »
- 03 Dec 2009 03:36
- grand bazaar, istanbul, blue mosque, topkapi palace, hippodrome, dolmabahce palace, camlica hill, princes island, istanbul city tours, st sophia, obelisk, bosphorus cruise
Destinations: Istanbul and Princes island with Bosphorus Departure: DAILY DAY 1 : (Istanbul city tour)Breakfast, then we move on to visit some of the most important historical sights of Istanbul such as the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Hippodrome, Obelisk and Topkapi Palace (Harem room optional extra). In the evening back to hotel & Overnight in istan more »
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