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Contents
jin
Intercontinental Meti'opol
The
M o s t p j e s in I s t a n b u l
4 4 Haghia S o p h i a
Acit> ofworkl
4 8 Kalerderlnane M o s q u e
4 8 Felhve Mosque
T h e t U s t o r ) ' ol
Istanl>uJ
Pavilions anil P a l a c e s
4 8 K ü ç ü k Ayasofya M o s q u e
48 Beyazıt M b s q u e
2 2 TlneTopi<apiPdace
4 8 Fatih M o s q u e
2 8 D o l m a b a h ç e P£^ace
5 0 Mihrimah I v b s q u e
3 0 A y r ^ i Kavak Kasn
5 0 Ortaköy M o s q u e
3 0 Beylerbey Kasn
5 0 R ü s t e m F^şa M o s q u e
3 0 B a b - i / ^ i a r d / ^ a y Köşkü
5 0 Şehzade Mosque
3 0 K ü ç ü k s u Kasn
5 0 Sokullu M e h m e t P a ş a M o s q u e
3 0 Maslak Köşkleri
52 The Süleyrrenye
3 0 Teklur Saray
5 4 T h e Blue M b s q u e
MiLS4'Uins
l l i e C h u i - c h e s in İ s t a n b u l
3 2 T h e Archaeological M u s e u m
5 6 T h e Armenian Patriarchate
3 2 T h e MunicipaliV M u s e u m
5 7 St. A i t a y of P a d u a Cafhiolic C h u r c h
3 3 Çinili K ö ş k
5 7 St. G e o r g e Fener G r e e k
3 4 T h e Naval M u s e u m
O r t h o d o x Patriarchate C h u r c h
3 4 T h e ömn Uterature M u s e u m
5 7 N e v e Şdcjın S y n a g o g u e
3 5 Carpet arxd Kilim M u s e u m
5 7 S u r p Kirkor Lusaroviç Armenian
3 5 Mosaic M u s e u m
3 5 S a k p Sabancı M u s e u m
3 5 T h e MilitBiy M u s e u m
3 6 S a d b e r k Hanım M u s e u m
3 6 M u s e u m of Turkish a n d Islamic Art
3 7 Rahmi M . K o ç M u s e u m
OrttxxJoks C h u r c h
5 8 Aya Istefarx3s
5 8 Sakızağacı S u r p Asdvazazin CathedrsJ
5 8 Ortaköy S u r p Kirkor Lusavoriç C h u r c h
5 9 St. Rerre C h u r c h
5 9 Haghia B r e n e C h u r c h
S t a t u e s anıl M o n u m e n t s
3 8 Beyazıt TcAA/er
3 8 KJztaşı
3 8 T h e Rumeli Fortress
3 8 T h e S e l i m c e Barracks
l i f e in I s t a n b u l
6 1 Ferries - B o s p h o r u s
62 TheGotienHom
6 3 Strolling through istanbul
38 TheodosionW^ls
6 3 T h e Maiden's T o w e r (Kz Kulesi)
38 Bozdoğan/^ueduct(Vdens)
6 4 MiniaTuri<:
3 8 Yedikjie
6 6 Lütfî Krdar C o n g r e s s arxJ b<hibition Center
3 9 Çemberlitaş
P a r k s , };;artlens antl .s([uar«:'s
Fftntains ant I C i s t e r n s
6 7 T h e Yildz G r o v e
4 0 T h e G e r m a n Fountain
6 8 T h e R o r r a n t i l o Fenerioahçe Park
4 0 Fountain of S u l t a n / ^ m e t i l i
6 8 T h e Bmirgan G r o v e
4 0 T o p h a n e Fountain
6 8 The Çubuklu Grove
4 0 Yerebatan Basilica
6 9 ^ e Nale Suten Grove
6 9 T h e Mihrabad G r o v e
R(ili<4«n-'* a J « l C ı d l ı m î s
6 9 T i e Gülhane Park
7 0 DK/anYolu
SllO]}piil^ ill Jr^latibiiJ
7 0 A t Meydanı (Hippodrome)
Co>ere4İ ainJ <)|>eij B a z a a i * s
7 2 EmİTOnü S q u a r e
1 1 2 T h e Egyptian Market
7 2 T h e istiMci Street
1 1 2 Antique B o o k s M ^ e t
7 2 Taksim S q u a r e
1 1 3 Galatasaray R s h Mart<et
1 1 3 Sarver R s h Mari<et
7 5 B o ğ a a ç i Bridge
1 1 4 Kapalı Çarşı
G r a r r i Bazaar
7 5 Fatih Suttan M e h m e t B r t ì g e
7 5 T h e G ^ a t a Bridge
Maik.'l.s
1 1 5 S t o p p i n g Cenfres
Tlu
Tasl-^nfkanİHÜ
7 7 Turkish Cuisine
116 Çukurcuma
1 1 6 Sti-eet Markets
C u l t u i f ami AJ1
7 8 M e y h a n e s a n d Taverns
8 0 Sea Food
8 2 intemationd Cuisine
8 4 Russian Cuisine
8 4 M i e r i c a n Cuisine
8 5 telian Cuisine
8 6 French Cuisine
8 7 Me>^can Cuisine
1 1 8 istanbul t t ^ t a c c u s t o m e d t o "the u n i v e r ^ l culture"
1 2 0 Culture, i n d a l y Ife
121 T t o preferred city
I s t a n h ı ü . t l i r c i t v Mtl'i\sli\iilb
1 2 5 Intemati'or^ istanbul Rim Festival
1 2 6 I n t e r a t i o r ^ istanbul Theater Festwal •
8 7 G e r r r a n , Austiian a n d Ö A ^ S S Cuisines
1 2 7 I n t e r r ^ t i o ^ istanbul Music Festive
8 8 Mediterranean Cuisine
1 2 8 IntematibrBl istanbul Jazz Festive
8 9 Vegetarian Cuisine
1 2 9 IntematioTBl istanbul Biennio
8 9 T h e Far fest a n d Asian Cuisines
9 0 Turi^sh-Ottoman Cuisine
\ a«ation E v a s i o n s
9 1 K e b a b arxJ M e a t
131 B ü y ü k a d a
132 \
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93 Nightclubs
9 4 T h e V\^ne Delight
9 5 Bars
132 [
133 Kn^iada
134 M^os
1 3 4 Şile
1 3 4 T h e Rumeli Ughtt^use (Rumeli Feneri)
1 3 5 Polonezköy
S i x i a l riiilis
1 3 6 Other side of tine sea
1 0 3 W a t e r Sports
1 0 3 Beneath the S e a s
1 0 4 Tenis
1 0 4 Riding
1 0 4 Golf
1 0 5 Gymnastics, b o d y b u i l d i n g , aerobics
1 0 5 Carting
Ti'aiisjxnialion
1 3 8 There are m a n y alternatives
139 Rane
1 3 9 Fenies
1 3 9 Rai^^/ay
140 Bus Companies
Boat Tours
1 4 0 RaikA/ays
1 4 0 Ariines
An Intercontinental Metropol
The guide you are holding aims to
introduce the modern life style of
Istanbul, the huge metropolis founded
on an extremely rich historical
background and a unique geography.
here is no other metropolis in the world that is
founded on two continents. One should spend
days in order to follow its traces from the three
great empires it served as the capital in its old
palaces, monumental mosques challenging the time,
antique churches and in its museums resembling
treasures. Istanbul is a unique geography. A bridge, where
not only the East and the West, but also the past and
today, the antiquity and the m o d e m meet.
Istanbul, a unique
geography.
A bridge where not only the
East and the West, the past
and today, but also the
antiquity and the modern
meet.
The guide you are holding aims to introduce the modern
way of life in Istanbul, a giant metropolis founded on a
unique geography and historical background. Where the
social life of Istanbul is intensified, where and how one
can do shopping, how about the cuisine, where you can
have the best breakfast in this huge city on a Sunday
morning, on what parts of the city a rich brunch or a
countryside restaurant is waiting for you, what you should
do for a boat trip through Bosphorus there is no
counterpoise in the world, at which pools you can refresh
during the hot summer days, where the restaurants you
can find almost all examples of the world cuisine are; how
to spend a perfect weekend, where the hidden summer
places of this city for one-day or a few-day evasions that
you can enjoy the sea and the sun in this city.
How you can join the night hfe, the bars and clubs that
suit your preferences, where the cultural life of Istanbul
forms; when the film, music and theater festivals and
cultural activities that mostly have international
significance will begin, the social clubs that you can
become a member, practice your hobbies and have various
connections, where you can play what sort of sports, how
about 'İstanbul for the kids?'
These are just the questions we explored, found and
suggested for you in Istanbul Guide. Among the leading
qualities that makes Istanbul an intercontinental
metropol are is that it contains the opportunities, beauties
and attractiveness enabling people to evaluate their time
to its largest extent from any nationality, culture and class.
Enjoy it!
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A city ofworld
The city that has been
constantly changing in
terms of culture and
architecture f o r thousands
of years, welcomes us as a
tasty and rare mixture of
the East and the West.
Istanbul; the capital of three great
empires, the host for the cultures of
the communities that have been living
in Anatolia for thousands of years,
and the city housing the most
significant structures of the three
major religions.
Istanbul, extending to Asia on one side and to Europe on the
other, is the only city that lies on two continents in the
world. The Bosphorus, passing through the middle of the
cily guides the waters of the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara
and the Golden Horn.
Having served as the capital of Roman, Byzantine and
Ottoman Empires respectively, Istanbul is hopeful for its
modem future whilst preserving the heritage of the past
proudly.
A tourist visiting İstanbul
m u s t absolutely take a ferry
cruise t h r o u g h Boğaziçi
and spare a day for seeing
the Princes' Isles.
The variety one can enjoy in the city is really fascinating.
Istanbul, known with its museums, churches, palaces,
mosques, marketplaces and natural beauties, and has also
begun to be known with its skyscrapers which are the
necessity of modem hfe, makes its guests feel that it is one of
the most famous cities of the world in every breath they
talce. Istanbul is a very special place hosting several different
areas of tourism with its historical heritage, cultural past and
mmierous attractions in addition to its very modem hotels,
very special restaurants, night clubs, cabarets, historical
markets and shops and intemational festivals.
In the 1 9 ^ ^ century, Istanbul used to be laud up to the skies
as "The Peari of the Orient" or "The Mermaid of the East" by
the daydream lovers. Seeing the lands of Asia while looking
from the hill where the Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayı) is
located or the charming scarlet of the sun setting at the
Golden Horn are just some of the daily hfe's decorations.
The city that has been constantly changing in terms of
culture and architecture, welcomes us with a unique and
delicious mixture of East and West. Istanbul is an ever
expanding metropolis. The ridges of Bosphorus, the
Anatolian side, and the neighbouring areas of the airports
located in both European and Asian sides have been
continuously expanding. Despite the inhabitants were
reported to be some 9 million after the last census, the actual
figure is estimated to be pretty more than that. The
transportation in some parts of the city is fairly easy owing
to the subway and other railway systems. However, the city
is so huge that the best practice would be to determine two
or three targets and having occasional breaks between them
in order to enjoy the city. The place for the break can be a
park, a small interior court, or a scenic hill as well as a nice
restaurant at the Bosphorus (Boğaziçi). You can easily walk
through the old city and the small neighbourhood.
Çemberhtaş and outsldrts of Boğaziçi or Taksim and Pera
(Beyoğlu) can be reached from the old city. A tourist visiting
Istanbul must absolutely take a ferry cruise through Boğaziçi
and spare a day for seeing the Princes' Isles.
Among the cities that has been rising in congress tourism
market, Istanbul creates significant opportunities in this
area with its international airports, first class hotels,
accommodation estabhshments as well as its historical and
cultural richness along with Lütfi lürdar Congress Centre
that has all the necessary facihties and 21 meeting salons
with a capacity of 2000 people in total. The fact that the
Centre is located at Harbiye, a culture and business centre
circled by hotels, brings an additional advantage that
enriches the activity of the tourism.
The ones that want to see Istanbul from where it can be seen
the best, namely the sea, will have experienced an
unforgettable journey if they take a ferry from Eminönü to
Kadıköy. A ferry through Boğaziçi is another alternative.
You can sit on the deck, sipping your tea while at the same
time; visiting once the Asian then the European shore, and
so on, one after another, watching the waterside residences
(Tali's) and fascinating old wooden mansions, during the
whole afternoon.
Living in this big city that is on both coasts of Boğaziçi,
becomes much easier when you find small but lovely places
for resting. Princes' Isles, for instance, or a tea garden
estabhshed among columns and caps such as the one next to
the Archaeological Museum; Yıldız Parkı, a restaurant in a
good hotel or at the seashore; or at a restaurant with plane
trees and a small fountain at the interior court of a soupIdtchen in Süleymaniye Complex.
You can store some energy at such places before you mix
into the chaos of the city that lies on the two continents.
In the 19th century, İstanbul
used to be laud up to the
skies as ' T h e Pearl of the
Orient" o r "The IVIermaid of
the East" by the daydream
lovers.
The History of Istanbul
istanbul lived its "Golden Age''
between 527 and 565.
It was the most magnificent and
the greatest city of its era with a
population more than half a million.
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During the golden age of
istanbul, Rome, Hellenism
and Orient had unified here in
a unique and unimitable
monument.
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capital that hosted East Roman-Byzantine
Empire for i,6oo years and then Ottoman
Empire. A hundred and twenty Kaisers and
Emperors had passed from this city. Its origin
goes far back to dark labyrinths of the mythology.
"Land of the Blind!" This is how Delphi Byzas, the leader of
Megarian, defined the other side of Bosphorus; because he
thought the residents of Chalcedon whose leader was also
Greek, must have been blind to skip the beauty of
European shores and for settling down there. Thus,
Megarons founded their new settlement right here, just the
opposite side of Chalcedon, called Kadıköy today, in 667
AD on the ridges the Topkapi Palace is located today. Then
they named it "Byzantium" attributed to their leader.
Becoming an active business centre after a short while, the
city was taken by Persians 100 after its foundation. After
avoiding the Persian danger; Byzantium, ruling the trade in
the Black Sea, thus had vital importance for the
Greek, was tried to be taken by Sparta and Athens
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one after another. During the Greek civil war,
King Phihp II of Macedón the besieged the city
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for three years but he could not take it.
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Byzantium did not give itself to Alexander the
Great, either. In 196 AD, the city was conquered by
Roman Emperor Septimus Severus. And in 330, Emperor
Constantine gave his name to the city and declared as the
new capital of Roman Empire. The bronze and marble
statues and the masterpieces of the most skilful artists were
brought to the capital, hence the city developed and
expanded five times more than before. Large squares and
wide roads were built, however there isn't much remaining
from those days: The Hippodrome (At Meydanı) that had
been initiated by Septimus Severus in 230 A D and
completed by his successors, the Column of Constantine
(Çemberlitaş) and the splendid Aqueduct of Valence
(Bozdoğan Kemeñ).
The Theodosian city walls that were built during the first
half of the 5 ^ ^ century and have a length over 6.5 km
designated not only the borders but also the appearance of
the city until the 20^^ century. Constantinople had become
the capital of East Roman Empire and lived its "Golden
Age" during the Justinian period (527-565). After the
suppression of a rebellion that 30,000 people had died,
Justinian made Constantinople the most magnificent and
the greatest city of its era with a population more than half
a million. Rome, Hellenism and Orient had unified here in
a unique, and never imita ble monument. Apart from the
Küçük Ayasofya churches, Haghia Eirene Church, the
Underground Palace (Yerebatan Sarayı) and Binbirdirek are
what have survived since those ghttering days. First of all,
however; Haghia Sophia, the church of "the divine
wisdom", is the most significant indicator of the power and
splendour of the Justinian period.
The roots of
İstanbul go
to the dark labyrinths c
mithology.
In spite of the internal competition and the threat of
radiply spreading Islam, the commercial power in
Bosphorus stayed as the most magnificent and great focus
point of the Medieval age until the 1 3 ^ ^ century. However,
it was also the centre of competition of noble dynasties
struggling to rule this power, a corrupted administration,
several intrigues and horrifying murders. After the
Byzantine army had been defeated in Malazgirt in 1 0 7 1 ,
Asia Minor was talcen by Selculcs; this was the first sign for
the coming catastrophe of the East Roman Empire. In r 204,
Constantinople experienced the most hurtful stroke of its
history; the Fourth Crusade armies led by Venetian Duke
Enrico Dandolo backed by Venetian Navy, passed the
Golden Horn barrier and plundered the invaluable
masterpieces of the richest city of the era, for 58 days. That
was when the city of Constantine and Justinian had fallen
down. After the short rule of "Latin" Crusade State in 1 2 6 1 ,
Constantinople lived its second best period during the
paleographer emperors' period. Marvellous mosaics, the
frescoes at Kariye and Fethiye Mosques have survived from
those days until today.
The Ottomans passed the Dardanelles i n i 3 5 4 and stepped
into the European land for the first time in Gallipoli. Bursa
replaced Edime as the new capital i n i 3 6 i . The ChristianOrthodox Constantinople had already become an island in
the sea of Muslims. In 1452, Constantinople was totally
isolated from the Black Sea commerce by the construction
of Rumeh Hisan fortresses in a time span as short as two
months. The Europeans did not react while the Byzantines
were trapped.
The bronze and
marble statues and the
masterpieces of the m o s t
skilful artists were
brought to the capital,
hence the city
developed and expanded
five times more than
before.
On May 29,1453; the Janissaries of Fatih Sultan Mehmet
(Mehmet the Conqueror) entered the city that had been under
their besiege for a long time. The greatest Ottoman Sultan,
called "The Man who Opened an Era" by a biographer,
considered himself heir of Byzantium and the hero of a
new Alexander romance. He declared Constantinople as
the capital and gave it a new name by inspiring the Greek
words "is tin polin" (into the city): Istanbul. Istanbul was
occupied by the Alhed forces in the end of World War I.
The country regained its freedom after the Independence
War that had begun in the leadership of Mustafa Kemal
Atatürk. Atatürk could foresee the future and was reahstic
as well as being a perfect statesman and one of the greatest
politicians of the 20^^ century. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
realized what no other statesman could do in the 20^^
century and changed his people's lives completely. This
was an exact cultural revolution. He established a common
platform much further and deeper than it can be observed.
The repubhc was declared in 1923 and Ankara became the
capital. Istanbul has remained the biggest and the most
significant city of Turkey up to now. The words of a
Turkish poet are still vahd: "The best part of Ankara is the
way back to Istanbul."
Mustafa Kemal
Atatürk was
a perfect statesman
and one of the
greatest
politicians of the 20^h
Century.
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Istanbul was
conquered by
Fatih Sultan Mehmet
in 1453.
in the beginning of the
15^h century, the
Christian-Orthodox
Constantinople had
already become an
island in the sea of
Muslims.
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Pavilions and Palaces
The palace once Ottonnan Sultans lived is visited by
thousands of tourists f r o m all parts of the world and
the m o s t splendid m o n u m e n t of Istanbul.
The famous
Ottoman historian
Evliya Çelebi describes the
Topkapi Palace
(Topkapi Sarayı) as
"the loveliest sultanate
palace that h u m a n skill could
have created."
The Topkapi Palace
The famous Ottoman historian Evhya Çelebi describes the
Topkapi Palace (Topkapi Sarayı) as "the loveliest sultanate
palace that human sldll could have created"One can not help
doing anything but ruling if living in here! If you can come
out of this complex game that is made of terraces, corridors,
stairs and interior courts; you find yourself in the world of
Arabian Nights again. The palace once Ottoman Sultans
lived is visited by thousands of visitors from all parts of the
world, is the most splendid monument of Istanbul.
Topkapi Palace,
on the other hand,
does not have a threatening
look despite all those walls,
towers and gates.
The palace had a concept pecuhar to the East,
accommodating several quahties in it: The residence of the
Sultan and the centre of a world empire, the rehgious
centre of half of the world and the stage that incredible
intrigues displayed, the focus of cruel murders and the
cradle of breathtaldng successes. Once, 4,000-5,000 people
used to live in Topkapi Palace. This was a city in the city.
Fatih Sultan Mehmet decided to have a vast palace built to
the ridges of old Byzantium Acropolis.
Little pavilions,
Turkish baths, workshops,
mosques and libraries...
The palace complex is
divided into strictly
separated sections in
order to suit its dual status;
as the residence of
Sultan and the
administrative centre of
Ottoman Empire.
The reason Sultan Mehmet chose this place was not only
the beauty of the ridges. He was planning to have a
residential fortress built where Istanbul could be protected
best. A high city wall, extending from Golden Horn as far
as the Sea of Marmara, separating Topkapi Palace from the
rest of the city. The Byzantium walls, beginning from the
comer of the palace and stretching to Theodosian Walls
through the shores of Marmara were protective against a
possible sea attack.
The First Court
This front court that is connected to the main entrance
with Bab-i Hümayun (the Imperial Gate), once the
Janissaries used to accommodate, serves as the parking area
for the buses and cars bringing thousands of visitors today.
On the left are Defterdar Dairesi (the Financial
Department) and İç Cephane (the Interior Arsenal, the
former Haghia Eirene Church); while the Archaeological
Museum and Çinili Köşk (the Tiled Pavilion) that Mehmet
II had built are located at the back.
The Second Court
The entrance to the palace is through the next gate, Bab-üs
Selam. Everybody had to get off his horse at this gate, but
the Sultan since he was the only authorised one to pass
through this gate on horse. When the foreign ambassadors
would be welcomed, this court used to be crowded by the
notables of the empire, the Janissaries and court guards
used to gather here with their showy costumes. The
participants of these welcoming ceremonies could be up to
10,000 and the foreign guests mostly expressed their
bewilderment against the silence that was dominant
during the ceremonies. In the court, visited by thousands of
people today, once gazelles, deers, goats and peacocks used
to stroll under the cypress trees. This court, the garden of
silence and peace, and where the great and carefully
planned ceremonies took place, used to reflect the spirit of
the empire. The Divan (council of the state) used to gather
at Kubbealti on the left. This domed, rectangular, plain
place has low sofas ("divan", in Turkish) covered with
carpets, extending along v^th the walls in three sides of it.
The legendary grilled window above the Grand Vezir's
place is still tliere, the Sultan used to watch the
discussions in Divan behind this window. Generally,
the Divan used to gather four times between
Sunday and Tuesday, and all sort of decisions
relevant to administration were taken here. Orders
were given, feudal fiets (tımar) were delivered,
complaints were listened, the decrees (firmans)
were signed and the negotiations with the
foreign ambassadors; all these used to take
place here in Divan. It was easy to
understand the status of the officials and
notables by looking at the arm shape
and colour of their costumes or even
linings, the fur, but first of all the
turban and the style of their beard. The vezirs used to wear
green, muftis white, mullahs light blue and ulema purple;
while the ones relating to the court used to be
distinguished by their red costumes, the colour of sheikhs
was blue. Across Divan, the East of the second court, were
the Dolap Ocağı and the kitchens. Meal for the ones living
in the palace, which means thousands of people, was
cooked here. It was one of the important porcelain
III. Selim
The f a m o u s
Topkapi Dagger,
ornamented with three
emerald stones as well
as 12 big and 124 small
diamonds.
The palace had a concept 1
peculiar to the East,
a c c o m m o d a t i n g several
qualities in it: The
residence of the Sultan
and the center of a world \
empire, the religious
center of half of the world I
and the stage that
incredible intrigues
displayed, the focus of
cruel murders and the
cradle of breathtaking
successes.
This frontcourt that is connected t o the main entrance with Bab-i Hümayun (the Imperial Gate),
once the Janissaries used t o accommodate, serves as the parking area for the buses
and cars bringing thousands of visitors today.
collections of the world due to the variety of kitchen tools
made of Chinese, Japanese and European porcelains as well
as copper pots, bowls and cups. Behind the third gate, Babüo-:5aadet, was the Throne Room (Arz Odası) where the
Sultan waited for notables, ambassadors and foreign guests.
In this room, furnished Ottoman/Turkish style, the Sultan
used to accept his visitors sitting on showy pillows and
precious carpets. The world beyond it, Enderun, was close
for them too. It will be helpful to see some part of the
Harem before going this section. Harem was directed with
strict rules and great care, and this director was never a
man, it was the mother of the ruling Sultan, Valide Sultan.
As a concept, Harem means the forbidden or holy place.
There were many women slaves and eunuches in Harem
along with the women taken into by the Sultan for their
beauty. The most powerful one in the Harem was the
Kızlar Ağası. That was the third important person of the
Ottoman Empire, after the
Grand Vezir and
Sheikhuhslam.
The Third Court
The walk in the Harem
ends at its actual
entrance in the Third
Court. This lovely
building, built in the
8^^ century is The
Library of Ahmet
III. The buildings that are arranged in an order where the
thrones, valuable costumes, ornamented weapons,
miniatures and the legendary treasures of the Sultans are
exhibited today used to be the palace school. This school
was probably the most important official institution of the
East and one of the best educational institutions that
survived in a feudal system. 48 of the 60 Grand Vezirs
whose lives are well known were educated here, including
four vezirs of Süleyman the Magnificent. The costume
collection of the Sultan can be seen in the Turkish bath
located to the East of the Third Court: Turkish fabrics
woven of silk and artificial fibre, silk caftans, the Sultan's
garments and precious prayer rugs. In the four rooms of
the world famous Treasury, also the first residence of Fatih
Sultan Mehmet in Topkapi Palace, the legendary treasures
that were collected by Ottoman Sultans for centuries are
exhibited. Helmets, daggers, the
candlesticks made for the tomb of
Prophet Mohammed and also an
elephant-shaped play box made of
gold are exhibited in the first
room. In the second room is the
famous Topkapi Dagger that has
three emerald stones as well 1 2
big and 124 small diamonds on
its handle; this dagger has
become world famous after the
movie that Melina Mercouri
performs a skilful burglar. In
the third room is the biggest
emerald of the world, and
In the four r o o m s of the
world f a m o u s Treasury,
the legendary treasures that
were collected by Ottoman
Sultans for centuries are
exhibited. In the Treasury are
the arms, helmets, daggers,
the candlesticks made in
IVIedinah for the t o m b of
Prophet M o h a m m e d and
also an elephant-shaped play
box made of gold, the
f a m o u s Topkapi Dagger that
has three emerald stones as
well 12 big and 124 small
diamonds on its handle, the
biggest emerald of the world
and K a ş ı k ç ı E l m a s ı
(The Spoonmaker's
Diamond) that is 86 carats
and ornamented with 4 9
diamonds.
The Harem, a separate w o r l d isolated f r o m the rest of the palace, w a s c o m p o s e d of corridors, secondary
courts, small gardens, stairs and various places around 3 0 0 in total.
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Kaşıkçı Elması (The Spoonmalcer's Diamond) that is 86
carats and ornamented with 49 diamonds. The name of the
diamond comes from the incident that it was bought by a
junlc dealer in charge of three wooden spoons in the 17''^^
century. Each of the two candlesticks made of pure gold
and weighs 49 kilograms and has 6666 diamonds. Sultan
Abdülmecit had them made for Kaaba at Mecca. The gold
plated throne that is decorated with 954 emerald and ruby
stones, is the one the Sultans used to sit during their
admissions in Bab-üs Saadet. The passage to the fourth
room is through a terrace with a perfect view of the Sea of
Marmara. A part of the Iran and Turkish miniature
collection that has very much importance in terms of
history of art, is exhibited in the building next to the
Fourth Court. The Turkish miniature art was at its peak in
the i5^^and 1 6 ^ ^ century. The volumes of manuscripts
were decorated with flowers, buds, the sky,
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rocks and architecture,
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drawings and the usage of
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gold are the indicator that
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these creations were made
by several artists.
Although the Turkish
miniatures look like
Iranian and Arab miniatures
at the first ghmpse, generally
they reflect the daily life; and it is possible to come across
with the traces of romanticism and decorative examples.
There is partial perspective in the miniatures as well as no
Hghting and shading. The remains of the holy MusHm
personalities are exhibited in Hirka-i Saadet dairesi. The
overcoat, a piece of beard, flag and sword of the Prophet as
well as the sword of the first four caliphs
Abu Bekr, Umar, Othman and Ali are
here. Also, the holy objects from Mecca
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are here: The keys and locks of
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the black Hacer-ül-Esved stone
that is holy for the Muslims.
The Fourth Court
In the adjacent garden
- - ^ stepping down in form of
terraces are the fountains,
Revan Köşkü (1636), Bağdat Köşkü
(1639), an arbour from 1 6 4 1 and Sofa
Köşkü from 1 8 ^ ^ century. Ending the
visit to the Saray at the terrace of Mecidiye Köşkü or at
Teras Café at its lower floor. Y o u can enjoy the
wonderful panorama here.
Open between 930 AM - 5 PM everyday except Tuesday.
The portraits of the Ottoman
Sultans are in the salon
where the miniature
collection is exhibited.
Particularly, the copy
of M e h m e t II portrait
made by Gentile Bellini
and the pictures of the
important sultans such
as Süleyman the
Magnificent, Selim III,
A h m e t III, Abdulmecit,
Abdulaziz and Abdulhamit II
are very Interesting.
On the contrary
what is thought to be, the
w o m e n living in the Harem in
Topkapi Palace were very
influential in administrative
affairs of the state.
Dohnabahçe Palace
The Auction Hall, was the
m o s t important part of the
Dolmabahce Palace.
Sultan Abdülmecit moved his court from Topkapi
Palace to Dolmabahce Palace in 1 8 5 5 .
The palace that was built in showy style called Şekerci
Style, is built by the Armenian Balyan family.
It forms a complex with Dolmabahce Mosque and the
Clock Tower. Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of
modern Turkey, died in this palace in 1938. The interior
decoration of the palace is in harmony with the
complexity of the exterior surface which extends as far
as 500 meters parallel to the sea.
Open between 9 AM -4 PM everyday except Monday and
Thursday, Dolmabahce Caddesi (Dolmabahce).
Dolmabahge Palace,
constructed in 1855, after
Topkapi Palace, is an imposing
building on the sea shore.
K ü ç ü k s u Kasrı
is a pretty pavilion built at the
Bosphorus shore in the 19^^
century.
Aynair Kavak Kasrı
Küçüksu Kasrı
Aynalı Kavak Kasrı, located
at the shore of Bosphorus,
is a palace decorated with
Venetian mirrors. The
palace that was built in the
1 8 ^ ^ century by the order
of Sultan Selim III and
rebuilt i n i 8 3 0 , hosts the
cultural activities today.
Open between 930 AM - 5
PM everyday except Monday
and Thursday, Kasımpaşa
Hasköy Yolu (Kasımpaşa).
Next to Anadolu Hisarı,
right at the shore is
Küçüksu Kasn with its
pretty fountain, from the
1 9 ^ ^ century.
Open between 9.30 AM - 5
PM everyday except Monday
and Thursday, Anadolu Hisan
Beylerbeyi Kasrı
Istanbul, there are several
hunting pavilions in a park
next to Maslak Askeri
hastanesi
(the müitaıy hospital).
Open between 9.30 AM - 5
PM everyday except Monday
and Thursday,
Beylerbeyi Kasn that is
located on the Asian side, to
the north of the Bosphorus
Bridge was a pavilion where
the empires and sultans
hosted their guests. Its
construction was completed
ini865.
Open between 9.30 AM - S
PM everyday except Monday
and Thursday, Beylerbeyi.
Bab-i Ali and
Alay Köşkü
Beylerbeyi Kasrı
It is a typical exannple of
19th century Ottoman
Rococo style.
Bab-i Ali used to have the
same impression between
1843-1922, what Kremlin
has today for the European
politicians. Alay Köşkü,
with its wavy roof and two
fountains is across the
building that was once the
administrative centre of
Ottoman Empire.
Alemdar Caddesi
(Sultanahmet).
Maslak Köşkleri
On the way from Levent to
istinye, to the north of
Tekfur Sarayı
As the best palace in terms
of condition remained
from Byzantium,
Tekfur Sarayı, with its
three-floor decorative
exterior surface,
is dates to the late 1 3 ^ ^
century with a great
possibility.
It was built between
the front and main walls of
Theodosian Walls.
Open between
9 AM-12.30 PM and
1.30 PM-5 PM
everyday except Monday,
Hoca Şakir/Şişhane
Caddesi
(Ayvansaray).
Beylerbeyi Kasrı,
completed in 1865,
was a pavilion
where the empires and sultans
hosted their guests.
Tekfur Sarayı,
dating to the late
13^h century,
is one of the best palaces in
terms of condition
a m o n g the ones
remained f r o m
Byzantium.
Museums
The artistic and traditional
works exhibited in museums
of İstanbul visualize the life
styles of the
Roman-Byzantine and
Ottoman periods.
Most of the buildings worth to
see in İstanbul -such as the
Topkapi Palace and Byzantine
churches have been
converted to museums.
For instance, the name of the
palace is
The Topkapi Palace Museum.
We listed the museums
that are "museums"
according to our
understanding, too.
Many of the museums are
close to the other historical
buildings:
The Archaeological Museum
is in the First Court of the
Palace, The Museum of
Turkish and Islamic Art is at
At Meydanı (Hippodrome).
You can combine a walk to
these historical places with a
visit to a museum. Say, you
have visited The
Archaeological Museum and
Çinili Köşk,
do not skip drinking a
cup of tea in the garden next
to Çinili Köşk.
The marble portrait of
Alexander f r o m the 2nd
century BC, based on
a w o r k of sculptor
Lysippos s h o w s us a
restless young man attacking a
certain target, rather than a
ruler w h o has the
power and the consciousness
of having it.
The Archaeological
Museum
It has an important place
among the similar
museums: Haghia Sophia,
Topkapi Palace and other
antique buildings are
almost next to each other.
The most significant
exhibition object of the
museum is the Alexander
Sarcophagus. He is not
buried in it, though, on
the sarcophagus is his
figures. Alexander's war, a
lion and panther hunt are
all in relief with an
extraordinary realism.
This world famous work
of art firom 3 1 0 BC has
been protected until now,
even with its colours that
can be distinguished. The
marble portrait of
Alexander from the 2nd
century BC, based on a
portrait of sculptor
Lysippos shows us a
restless young man
attacking a certain target,
rather than a ruler w h o
has the power and the
consciousness of having
it. It is worth coming to
Istanbul even just for the
Head of Alexander. The
busts of numerous Roman
emperors are exhibited in
the museum as well as
other tombs, Greek,
Roman and Byzantine
columns. Among the
emperor busts are
Augustus, Tiberius,
Hadrian (childhood),
Marcus Aurelius and
Diocletian, Arcadius and
Constantine the Great.
The Ancient Orient
Works Museum, next to
the Archaeological
Museum, provides a
unique collection of
Babylon and Assyria
works.
The Municipality
Museum
Handicrafts, handworks,
cards, old Istanbul
panoramas and colour
pictures of old Turkish
shadow play Karagöz are
exhibited in the museum
that is located in a medrese
-former moslem theological
school- near Bozdoğan
Kemeri.
Open between 9 AM-12 PM
and 1PM -5 PM everyday
except Saturday and Sunday,
İtfaiye Caddesi
The Archaeological M u s e u m , including many important collections,
is especially w o r t h seeing tor the bust and t o m b of Alexander, the Great.
Çinili Köşk
The pavilion that was after
the wish of Sultan Mehmet
II is the oldest building in
Topkapi Palace. The Selcuk
influence is apparent in its
architecture. The interior
wall coating of the building
is attractive with colourful
tiles, coloured mosaics,
hexagonal tiles ornamented
with gold. These
decorations combine the
traces of Selcuks and earlyOttoman periods. Besides
the goods of sultans,
extremely beautiful and
valuable tiles and ceramics
from various periods are
exhibited here. İznik, was
the main tile production
centre of the age in terms of
quality. In the
second half of the
1 5 ^ ^ century,
after Mehmet II
had acceded, the
production of the
white-blue
ceramics began
for using in the
palace in Istanbul.
These ceramics were much
more qualifed than the ones
produced in other Muslim
countries. The potters in
İznik had realized a
technical revolution and
could produce ceramic in
marvelous colours
and quality at very
low temperatures.
After 1545, large
amounts of tile
was ordered to
the craftsmen in
İznik, for the
restoration of
the exterior
The Archaeological
M u s e u m is located at
the First Court of the
Topkapi Palace.
The mosaics f r o m Byzantine
imperial palace are exhibited in
the Mosaic M u s e u m . The
scenes of hunting and
shepherd are w o r t h seeing.
Sadberk Hanım
Museum
Museum of
Turkish and Islamic Art
The splendid collection of Koç
Family: Archaeological
findings dates back to 6,000
BC, Ottoman and Islamic
art, ceramics, silver,
porcelain; an interesting
ethnography section.
The museum is located in
recently restorated Ibrahim
Paşa Palace, at At Meydanı.
The palace that has a salon
in monumental
magnificence is the biggest
one that a Grand Vezir had
it built. The great carpet
collection from Ottoman
and Selcuks period can be
seen. Valuable miniatures,
examples of calligraphy,
ceramics, writing desks and
an example of a living room
from the Ottoman period is
waiting for the visitors.
Open between
10 AM - 5 PM everyday
except Wednesday,
andlOAM-17PM
between october-march.
Piyasa Caddesi 27-29
(Büyükdere).
Open between lOAM-SPM
everyday except Monday, At
meydam (Sultanahmet).
The great carpet collection
f r o m Ottoman and Selcuks
period can be seen in the
M u s e u m of Turkish and
Islamic Art. Valuable
miniatures, examples of
calligraphy, ceramics, writing
desks and an example of a
living r o o m f r o m the Ottoman
period are also waiting f o r the
visitors.
In Emirgan, Atlı Köşk, which is
the building used f o r long
years as the domicile of
Sabancı Family and the gallery
built in this w o o d , is today
rendering service as Sabancı
University Sakıp Sabancı
Museum.
Rahmi M. Koç Museum
The Rahmi M. Koç Museum, which is on the shore of
Golden Horn, is the first museum that display the
historical objects of transport, industry and
communications in Turkey. A lot of historical
objects in the categories of road transport, rail transport,
marine, aviation, engineering, communications, scientific
instruments, models and toys being displayed and the
development of industry being shown phase by phase.
Opening Hours Tuesday-Friday: 10:00-17:00
Saturday - Sunday: 10:00-19:00
(The Rahmi M. Koç Museum are closed on Mondays)
Statues and Monuments
Yedikule
Beyazıt Tower
The tower has the best
panorama of the city;
however no visitors are
allowed due to the tower is
still serving its original
purpose since it was built,
fire-watching.
Beyazıt meydanı.
Kıztaşı
(Column of M a r d a n )
This 10 meter high granite
column rising on a marble
base was built for the
Emperor Marcianus in 450.
Its Turkish name (the
Maiden's Column), most
probably, comes from the
goddess figures on its base.
Macarkardeşler Caddesi
(Fatih).
The Rumeli Fortress
Rumelihisarı; w a s ordered t o
be constructed by Fatih Sultan
M e h m e t (Mehmet, the
Conqueror),
in 4 m o n t h s for the conquest
of istanbul.
The Clock Tower
in the garden of Dolmabahge
Palace has an aesthetic
integrality with the splendour
of the palace.
Fatih Sultan Mehmet had
this fortress in the
European part built during
the preparations for the
conquest in an incredibly
short time i n i 4 5 2 . Rumeli
Hisan is probably the best
example of typical Ottoman
fortress architecture. Right
across it, in the Anatolian
side, is a smaller fortress,
Anadolu Hisan.
Open between 9 AM 12.30 PM and 1.30 PM
- 5 PM everyday
except Monday, Rumelt '
Hisan.
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The Selimiye
Barracks
This square shaped
barracks from the
1 9 ^ ^ century
stands at the ridges
of Üsküdar with its
magnificence. It
had become
famous with
j
Florence
Nightingale who treated the
British soldiers here during
the Crimea War. Üsküdar
Theodosion Walls
These city walls, that are
made of stone and partially
roof tile, 6.5 kilometers long
with 7 gates were built
during the reign of
Theodosius II between 412423. The walls extend from
the Sea of Marmara to the
golden Horn could not be
taken over for more than
1,000 years and kept its
fame as the strongest
construction of the
Medieval Age.
Bozdoğan Aqueduct
(Valens)
Some 800 meters of this
aqueduct, made by Emperor
Valens (364-378), is
standing that used to be
1,000 meters originally. The
water for the great
fountains in Beyazıt Square
used to pass through these
dLTches. Atatürk Bulvan.
Yedikule
Yedikule, a pentagon
inner fortress built by
Fatih Sultan Mehmet
and his successors, is
located at
southwest
intersection point of
the city walls.
A perfect fortress
and the panorama
the old city can be
watched from Altm
Kapı, one of the
parts of the
fortress that was
added later.
Open between 9.30
AM-SPM
everyday except
Monday,
Yedikule
Caddesi, Yedikule.
Çemberlitaş
(The C o l u m n of Constantlne)
Çemberlitaş is the oldest
construction in Istanbul.
Constantine the Great
had it built after Constantinople
had been declared as the capital of
Byzantine, Roman Empire in 330.
It had been in the middle of
Constantine Forum then.
At the top, there
had been a statue
of the emperor in the form of
HeHos, the God of Sun.
Its name comes from
the iron circles .
surrounding its body.
Divanyolu,
Vezirhane Caddesi
(Cağaloğlu)
Fontains and Cisterns
Yedikule was a part of İstanbul
ramparts and was changed
into an inner fortress during
Ottoman period.
T h e G e m í a n Fountain
The German Fomitain
(Alman Çeşmesi) or the
Fountain of Kaiser
Wilhelm II, surrounded
with columns that are open
at the top and a dome, is
located between the
Hippodrome and the Blue
Mosque. The fountain is
built owing to a trip of
Kaiser Wilhelm II to the
East, thus named after him.
At Meydam (Sultanahmet)
Fountain of
Sultan Âhf?ıet ill
The fountain is called the
"German Fountain" referring t o
the German emperor
Wilhelm I I .
This decorative fountain,
standing just next to the
outer entrance of the
Topkapi Palace was built in
Ottoman-Baroque style in
1728 and taken the name of
Sultan Ahmet III. The
beautiful relieves on it,
framed bow-windows,
stalactite decoration and
tiles as well as its
overhanging roof are
dazzling.
Topkapt Saray t (Sultanahmet)
Tophane Fountain
Tophane Fountain
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(Tophane Çeşmesi), J
the most dazzling
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Baroque fountain in '^'^
Istanbul, is located between
Kılıç Ali Paşa and Nusretiye
mosques in Tophane. It was
built by Sultan Mahmut I in
1732. Its marble walls
ornamented with flowers,
arabesques and its
overhanging roof are good
examples of liveliness of
Ottoman Baroque style.
Necatibey Caddesi, (Tophane).
Y^iebatan Basilica
Across Haghia Sophia,
Yerebatan BasiHcawas built
as an underground cistern
in the 6^^ century. Its 3 3 6
columns in total are arrayed
in 1 2 rows of 28 each. The
capitals of the columns
have Corinthian and early
Byzantine qualities. Two
fine Medusa heads were
revealed during the
carefully made restorations
in this cistern that is the
biggest and the only one
open to visitors among the
70 cisterns in the city.
Open between
9AM-SPM,
everyday except Monday,
Yerebatan Caddesi
(Sultanahmet).
For us to understand the present,
to embrace the future.
KULTUR A.$.
ETROPOLITAN
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Religions and Cultures
Istanbul presents a very
colourful cultural mosaic
consisting of M u s l i m s ,
Christians, Armenians,
Syrian
Christians,
Greeks and Circassians.
Throughout its history, Istanbul has always been either the
capital or the commercial centre that is as important as the
former one, of various civihzations. Hence; Istanbul has
taken its share excessively from, the city planning
approaches, religions and cultures of several civilizations, in
this sense, that hardly had anything in common. You can
come across with all these variety of culture and religion
frequently in the city.
Many common points, as the result of a life together for
hundreds of years, reflects the cultural riches of Turkey and
forms a rich chain of traditions that had come from the
neighbouring geographies one within another in the
Turkish tradition. Istanbul presents a multicoloured
cultural mosaic extending from Muslims to Christians;
Armenians to Syrian Christians or Greeks to Circassians.
The languages spoken in Istanbul said to be 72,5 languages
of last is the Gypsy language. Innumerable churches, and as
many mosques, synagogues, patriarchate, Buddhist, atheists
are all in Istanbul. Despite it is possible to find the tracks of
these "72 nations" when carefully traced; Genoese that
came in waves and then Arabs from Granada, Jews from
Andolusia meanwhile Greeks, Armenians, White Russians,
Although it is possible to find the traces of seventy-two Aations; waves of Genoese, followed by Arabs f r o m
Granada, Jews f r o m Andolusia, Greeks, Armenians, White Russians, Syrian Christians, Kurds, if put under a
microscope, there is still an overall temperate environment which gives everyone a right to live. This
temperate climate is what makes Istanbul cosmopolitan.
Syrian Christians, Kurds; above all is the
mild environment that gives the right to live to everybody.
It is that mild environment that makes Istanbul
cosmopolitan.
The importance of the city throughout its long history is
very much related with its geographical position.
Bosphorus brings the two continents along its shore next to
each other, as a water way connecting Black Sea and the Sea
of Marmara. The nature and geography has decided
Istanbul to be an important city from the very beginning.
Istanbul continues to grow rapidly and to be the biggest, the
most cosmopohtan and interesting city of
Turkey, while containing the colours of the
whole country and its past; as long as the
lives of Christians, Muslims and people
from many sects stay close, different
cultures and traditions unite in a blend.
The Mosques in Istanbul
Some of the mosques in Istanbul reach out the sky while
some others are hardly noticeable due to their small size.
Some old churches had begun serving as mosques after the
Ottomans conquered the city. The most splendid ones of \
these mosques are accepted to be national monuments and I
are not usedfor religious purposes today.
Ha^iia Sophia
Haghia Sophia, built on a hill in the centre of Old
Byzantine, has a perfect appearance from the sea.
Emperor Justinianus demanded a new church to be built
in a short time after the one before Haghia Sophia had
collapsed in 532. After the construction had been
planned and ready to begin, Justinuanus appointed the
mathematician Anthemius of Tralles and Isidoms of
Miletus, who was a static expert and an architect.
Haghia Sophia became the most powerful and respected
church of Christianity over i,ooo years. It was considered
to symbolize the composition of the imperial thought
peculiar to Rome and the understanding of God in
Christianity. W h e n the construction of the church
completed in a short time, in six years (532-537),
Haghia Sophia
is accepted t o be the 8th
w o n d e r of the w o r l d .
Haghia Sophia,
has been the strongest and
m o s t respected church of
Christianity for more than
1000 years.
"Solomon, now I am superior to you" Justinuanus
shouted against the appearance of the church.
The breathtaking fact is the brilliant unity in the interior
classification of Haghia Sophia the visitors, as well as
the splendid design with marble panels and mosaic
ornaments; so that the church is called "The Eighth
Wonder of the World." It is almost impossible to have an
idea about the size and proportions of the building w h e n
you pass through the "Emperor's Gate" that gives a sight
area up to the dome in terms of width and height. This
extraordinary situation that the builders intended to
realize stems from the structure of the place, the feeling
that the dome is "as if hanging down the sky" and the
light that is coming in directly or indirectly. Considering
the conditions when it was built, there is no doubt that
Haghia Sophia was the bravest construction that had
ever been built since then.
The marbles are arranged in such a way that, the veins t u m into o m a m e n t s
s o m e people interpret as "The Evil's Face" o r similar meanings.
The column vaults of the side areas are not the same with
the ones in the gallery around it, saving the area from the
pressure of all types of weight. Such as the pair of columns
in each comer of the main area made of red porphyry; these
columns made of greenish marble and were brought
Ephesus and Baalbek city of Lebanon are ornamented with
Byzantine capitals that are composed of a rich knitting
decorations.
The dome is hung all those as the symbol of the sky. It is
challenging the gravity since the windows were not built
within a tambour inserted the dome. There are two semi
domes adding to the dome. The distance from the floor up
to the top of the dome is 55.60m. The width of the dome is
33m and sitting on four comers decorated with angel wings;
these are meeting with four piers that size (8m x 20m)
and do not attract attention among the vaults and the
high walls of the side galleries. They just have a chunky
outer look because of the thick endurance vaults added
to the western side and eastern section against the
earthquake risk.
W h e n it was built, Haghia Sophia was decorated with
pictures similar to the ones in St. Vitale Church in
Ravenna, apart from the gold and mosaics. The
panthocrator medal replaced the cross symbolizing peace
at the far end o the church, in the 9^^ century. Also are
the mosaics of Virgin Mary on the abscissa and the side
galleries; among them, the most attractive is the one
showing Jesus Christ, the Virgin and St. John the Baptist
in Deesis (the last judgment) from the 1 2 t h or 1 3 ^ ^
century. The Venetian Duke Enrico Dandolo, the
commander of the 1294 Crusade army that plundered
everything he had come across with, was added across
the mosaic. Fatih Sultan Mehmet thinks "how temporary
the life is" when climbed up the dome and saw the
ruined annexes the next day he conquered istanbul. It
must be a strange feeling for someone at the top of
victory, though younger than 26! Haghia Sophia Mosque
had seen five sultans. It had been the main mosque until
turned to be a museum i n i 9 3 4
Open between 9.30 AM - 5 PM everyday except Monday; the
Gallery is open between 9 AM - 10.30 AM and 1 PM - 3 pm.
The walls are covered
with multicolour and valuable
marble panels:
These are horizontal bands
made of green marble, red
Egyptian porphyry, yellow
Numidia marble, light-yellow
Orient white marble, f a m o u s
white o r purple veined stone
mined in Frigia and
marble f r o m the Ancient
Greek city located at the lower
slopes of Ohi Mountain.
The marbles are
arranged in such a way that,
the veins turn into ornaments
s o m e people interpret as "
The Evil's Face" o r
similar meanings.
Kalenderhane M o s q u e
Kalenderhane
Mosque that is
around Bozdoğan Kemeri
(Aqueduct)
was
allocated for
dervishes during
Ottoman period.
Kalenderhane Mosque (Camii) that is around Bozdağan
Kemeri (Aqueduct) was allocated for dervishes during
Ottoman period. Bozdoğan Kemeri (Aqueduct) was built by
the end of the 1 2 ^ ^ century. The mosaics and pictures that
were found during the restoration, including a Franciscan
Epic have not been open for visitors yet.
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Fethiye M o s q u e
Theotokos Pammakaristos, The Joyous Mother of God,
from 1 2 ^ ^ - 1 3 ^ ^ century was the centre of Orthodox
patriarchs. The church was converted to the mosque in
1 5 9 1 . The southern chapel with mosaics is worth to see.
Among these mosaics are the Christ Pantocrator,
surrounded by twelve prophets and the Deesis (mosaic of
the last judgment) showing Christ in abscissa, the Virgin
and St. John the Baptist are especially attractive.
Küçük Ayasofya M o s q u e
Küçük Ayasofya was a church devoted SS. Sergius and
Bacchus, two Roman soldiers, originally Syrian, martyred
for choosing Christianity, before it was converted to the
mosque. The church was built only a few years before
than Haghia Sophia; it can easily be understood that the
possibilities of building the main dome is explored
during its construction.
The Joyous
Mother of God,
f r o m 12th-13^h century was
the centre of Orthodox
patriarchs when
Constantinople was
conquered.
The dome is standing on piers forming an octagon with
16 spherical and flat pendants as well as concave
sections; it opens to a square that is surrounded by a two
storey vault but not properly symmetrical. It is only the
marble coverings and columns remained from its rich
interior decoration.
Mehmet Paşa Sokak (Sultanahmet).
Little Haghia Sophia
was a church,
dedicated to the
Syria rooted,
Roman legionnaires
Sergius and Bacchus.
Beyazıt M o s q u e
Beyazıt Mosque (Camii) is the oldest sultan mosque of
Istanbul that was built by Sultan Beyazıt II, the son of
Fatih Sultan Mehmet between 1 5 0 1 - 1 5 0 6 .
A construction that reveals the tendency dome
architecture due to Haghia Sophia. The front court,
square shaped with pointed vaults is attractive. The
entrance to this court is through a ornamented stalactite­
like domed gate, similar to examples from Selcuks. There
are 24 domes on 20 antique columns made of green
porphyrit, red porphyry and pink granite. The hospice
that is part of the complex at the entrance of the
university between the theological school (medrese) and
Sahaflar Çarşısı serves as a library today.
Yeniçeriler Caddesi (Beyazıt).
Fatih M o s q u e
The mosque that had been built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet
on the fourth hill of the city collapsed after an
earthquake and rebuilt in 1770. The inner part of the
mosque is disappointing; besides, there is very little left
from the complex that contained the eight Koran
schools, Turkish baths, kitchens, a caravanserai and a
hospital. The front court with plane trees and the
entrance gate is from the times of Fatih Sultan
Mehmet. Apart from these, the tomb of the sultan
is worth to see.
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Open between 9.30 AM - 4.30 PM
everyday except Monday/Tuesday,
Istanbul Caddesi (Fatih).
Beyazıt IVIosque,
built between
1 5 0 1 - 1 5 0 6 for
Sultan Beyazıt II,
is the oldest mosque
built for a sultan.
Mihrimah M o s q u e
Architect Sinan, worked this
nnosque for the daughter of
Süleynnan the IVIangnificent,
M i h r i m a h Sultan.
Ortakoy Mosque is an
excellent w o r k
of 19^h century late Ottoman
architecture.
Mimar Sinan built this extremely beautiful mosque on
the highest point of the city for Mihrimah Sultan, the
daughter of Süleyman the Magnificent in 1560. The
mosque is one of the dazzling late-period masterpieces of
the master. The significant form of the construction is
lively and original: A cube, a 3 7 m high dome on it, and a
thin and long minaret next to it. The light passing
through the curves of the walls with three rows of
windows enlighten the area and increases feeling of
relief. Edimekapt
Ortakoy M o s q u e
The mosque, built for Sultan Abdülmecit in
the 19th, century right at the seashore, is one of the
stunning examples of the late period Ottoman
architecture with its elegance.
Ortakoy
Rüstern Paşa M o s q u e
A few steps away from the Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır
Çarşısı) a genuine example of the Ottoman Istanbul is
hidden: The mosque of Rüstem Paşa, Grand Vezir and
son-in-law of Süleyman the Magnificent. Mimar Sinan
built this mosque i n i 5 6 i after completing The
Süleymaniye as the sultan demanded.
One should absolutely spare some time to see this
mosque not much visited by the tourists, but perhaps
the most attractive mosque in the city, and enjoy the old
carpets and the elegant patterns on the tiles from the
greatest period of Ottoman ceramics art. After the chaos
and noise of the neighbourhood where the marketplaces
have gathered, the time feels as if it stopped.
Hasırcılar Caddesi (Eminönü).
You should
see Rustempa§a M o s q u e
w h i c h is an Ottoman
masterpiece.
Şehzade Mosque
The mosque, bmlt between 1544-1548 is the first great work of
the master; Şehzade Mosque stands at the crossroads of Haghia
Sophia and the first steps of the great master on the way to
become the brilliant head architect of Ottoman Empire. Sinan
had examined the dome and the area understanding of Haghia
Sophia thoroughly. He took the meaning of the domed area
one step further by adding four semi domes to the main one
instead of two and adding a series of semi domes to each of
those. Thus the whole structure became a great area that is full
square and sharpening upwards. It has a large, plain and light
look inside; while has a dynamic look outside due to its
decorative form, the significant division of the outer wall and
the rhythmic structure of the domes. The tued decoration in
Mehmet's tomb in the garden is very beautiful.
Şehzedebaşt Caddesi (Beyazıt).
Sokullu M e h m e t Paşa M o s q u e
None of the mosques in İstanbul are as well-settled and
proportional as Sokullu Mehmet Paşa Mosque. As Mimar
Sinan had formerly built a smaller mosque for Sokullu
Mehmet Paşa, one of the most important vezirs of the
empire between 1 5 7 1 - 1 5 7 2 , he reached the perfect
solution for building hexagon domes. He managed to
place the main dome on the rectangular with four small
semi domes that the
pedestal of the dome
joined with the rectangle
of the community area
so that the area is open
and spacious.
Mehmet Paşa Sokak
(Sultanahmet).
Şehzade Mosque;
Sinan describes this mosque,
built in m e m o r y of Mehmet,
the son of Süleyman the
Magnificent w h o died at a very
y o u n g age, as his "apprentice
w o r k " in modesty.
The mosque, built between
1 5 4 4 - 1 5 4 8 is the first great
w o r k of the master.
The Süleymaniye
The Ottoman Empire was a dominant power all over the
world during the reign of Süleyman the Magnificent
(Kanuni Sultan Sülej^man); this period is naturally accepted
as the peak of Turkish history. In Sinan, the sultan found an
architect at the same intelligence level with himself. The
mosque, built between 1550-1557 brings such a beauty to
the atmosphere of the city, no other building can. As the
best example of Ottoman classicism in Istanbul; only The
Sehmiye Mosque in Edime, "the mastery work" of Sinan that
was built when he was old can be superior to The
Süleymaniye in terms of perfection. In his autobiography,
Sinan says that Haghia
Sophia had accompanied to
him as a criterion until the
last building he built; he
wanted to show that he
"could do better than the
Greeks." Indeed, he showed
he was superior to the
architects of Justinianus
with The Süleymaniye. The
architecture of the mosque
is apparent, the four piers
are not hidden as they are
in Haghia Sophia. The
dome is carried by four
piers that get sharper
The light comes
through windows,
over 130 with
valuable glass, f r o m all
directions.
The perfect
static of the mosque,
with its 4 9 . 5 0 m
height and the d o m e
that has a 2 6 . 2 0 m
diameter, indicates
that it has not been
damaged after all the
earthquakes it
experienced.
upwards, thus giving this well-proportioned structure a
weight that is "as light as feather". The sharp vaults, made of
dark red granite brought from Ballbek and At Meydanı
(Hippodrome), takes the main area to the side ones; and the
semi domes over the mihrap -the niche indicating the
direction of Mecca - and the entrance in perfect harmony
with the side domes, removing the feeling of limitation.
The heaped dome system presents a wonderful view when
looked outside. The mosque standing on the hills with great
majesty can be watched especially from the Galata Bridge
and the Bosphorus with a great taste. The four minarets
with ten balconies in total are the symbols for Sultan
Süleyman, the tenth sultan of the Ottoman Empire and the
fourth sultan to rule in Istanbul. Sinan had built two of the
minarets shorter than the others; a perfect invention to
show the building more harmonious with the slope of the
hill. The tombs (Türbe) of Sultan Süleyman and his wife
Hürrem Sultan is located in the cemetery behind the
mosque. "The Sultan is so much in love with and devoted to his
wife that, his subjects think that Hürrem Sultan has bewitched
/zzm." a Venetian wrote about this couple. Hürrem Sultan,
originally Russian and called Roxelane by the Europeans in
Istanbul, had given a cold reception to Kanuni Sultan
Süleyman until he said he was ready to marry her -an
instance that never occurred among other Ottoman sultans.
You can find the modest tomb of Sinan right next to the
Süleymaniye, where Mimar Sinan Caddesi makes a
junction. "The only person that never disappointed me."said
Kanuni Sultan Süleyman for Sinan.
Tiryaki Çarşısı Sokak (Süleymaniye).
The four minarets
with ten balconies in
total are the
s y m b o l s for
Sultan Süleyman,
the tenth sultan of the
Ottoman Empire
and the fourth sultan to rule
in İstanbul.
The Bhie Mosque
Sultan Ahmet Camii is the sign of Istanbul and the
favorite of Muslims tourists: It is the biggest mosque of
the city with its six minarets and called "The Blue Mosque"
because of its tile decoration. The Blue Mosque, built on
a high hill at the shore of the Sea of Marmara across
Haghia Sophia, has domes that symmetrically widening
in all directions with three storeys.
The interior of the building is in great unity and
simplicity, such as the exterior. The blue and white of
more than 20,000 İznik tiles are in a perfect harmony
with golden manuscripts of Koran and the red of the
carpets. The giant area (^imb]; s3) is full of light but also
in a mystic darkness owing to its more than 260
windows, mostly coloured. The Blue Mosque, completed
in r 616, is the example of the last point the Ottoman
architecture reached. The Empire began
loosing power in the following years.
Sultanahmet Meydanı (Sultanahmet).
The biggest
mosque of the
city w i t h its
six minarets and
also called
"The Blue M o s q u e "
because of its tile
decoration.
The Churches in Istanbul
St. Anthony of Padua
Catholic Church
The Armenian Patriarchate in
istanbul is one of the four
hierarchical centers of the
Armenian Church.
Istanbul met Christianity in the 4th century,
while. Paganism was dominant before.
The first Christian churches are Havariyyun,
Haghia Sophia and Haghia Eirene. Many
churches had been buik until the conquest of
Istanbul. There the churches of different sects
and religious orders such as Nestorianism,
Monophysism, Catholicism, Orthodoxy, Syrian
Christianity, Gregorianism, Keldani,
Dominicanism, Franciscanism has been in
Istanbul. Moreover, different nations such as
Greek, Armenian, Latin and Genoese also has
had their own churches.
The Armenian
Patriarchate
The Armenian Patriarchate
in istanbul is one of the
four hierarchical centres of
the Armenian Church -the
others are in Erivan, Beirut
and Jerusalem. The first
patriarch of istanbul,
Hovaghim I, was in charge
during the reign of Fatih
Sultan Mehmet. Since 1 6 4 1 ,
the Virgin Mary (Meryem
Ana) Central Church and
the traditional wooden
Patriarchate building of
istanbul Armenian
Patriarchate is in Kumkapi,
a harbour once called
Konstancalion. Patriarchate
complex (Külliye) is twenty
minutes away from Haghia
Sophia, the Blue (SuUan
Ahmet) Mosque and the
Topkapi Palace on foot.
In 2003, all of the istanbul
Armenians will celebrate
the 542^^ anniversary of
the foundation of the
Armenian Patriarchate.
St. Anthony of Padua
Catholic Church
Neve Şalom
Synagogue
The architect of St.
Anthony Church, at İstiklal
Caddesi in Pera (Beyoğlu) is
Guilio Mongeri. The
construction of the church
that lasted six years, was
completed in 1 9 1 2 . St.
Anthony is not only one of
the biggest churches in
Istanbul, but also has the
largest Catholic
community.
The church,
in a large court, is a good
example of Itahan
neo-Gothic architecture in
red brick. .
Neve Şalom -meaning "The
Oasis of Peace"- Synagogue
is at Büyük Hendek
Caddesi, Beyoğlu, Kuledibi.
St. George
Fener Greek
Orthodox Patriarchate
Church
The Greek Orthodox
Patriarchate is also in the
court of the church in
Fener. The Patriarchate
moved to St. George (Aya
Yorgi) in 1602 that was
formerly a monastery.
Despite of the church was
severely damaged in the
fire in 1941 and several
other damages occurred in
time, it was restorated all
the time. The last
restoration finished in
1991. St. George is famous
with the priceless objects it
houses.
The patriarchate throne
believed to be from the 5 ^ ^
century, three mosaic icons
that there are very little
similar examples in the
world, a column believed to
be the one Jesus Christ had
been fastened to and
whipped, the coffins of the
three saints are some of
these objects.
It was built by rearranging
the gymnasium of a Jewish
primary school, however
could not be used until the
necessary permissions are
ready in 1949. The project
of the Synagogue is made
by two Jews graduated from
the Technical University of
Istanbul (ITU),
Elio Ventura and Bernard
Motóla. The Synagogue
opened for worship in 1 9 5 1 .
Surp Kirkor
Lusaroviç
Armenian Orthodoks
Church
The church located at the
Sakizcilar Sokağı No:3 in
Karaköy, is the oldest
Armenian Church of
İstanbul (built in 1 4 3 1 ) .
Kirkor Lusaroviç, one of the
churches built in the
Republican period, has a
distinctive place among the
Armenian Churhes with its
conical dome.
There are few churches in
Istanbul with this this type
of domes. The Bell tower,
built at the entrance is in
classical Armenian church
architecture style. The
interior of the church is
ornamented with tiles
remained from the church
that had collapsed. There
are few pictures used for
decoration in the church.
The interior illumination is
through very few and
narrow windows, in
accordance with
Armenian church style.
S t George Fener Greek
Orthodox Patriarchate Church
in Fener is f a m o u s with its
priceless properties.
S t George
Fener Greek Orthodox
Patriarchate Church
Aya Istefanos
Aya Istefanos Church, also
named "Bulgarian Church",
is located at Miirsel Pasa
Street by the shore of
Golden Hom and
completely made of iron
casting including the
Aya Istefanos has a mobile
quality, in other words can be
dismantled and mantled
again. It can be moved to
and assembled at somewhere
else in case needed.
The church was made by
Aznavour, the famous architect
of the age.
The church is built f o r the
Bulgarian minority that left
Fener Greek Patriarchate,
which is located o n
the hills of Balat.
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columns and mezzanine
floors in it... The irons were
cast in Vienna in 1871 and
sent to Golden Hom via sea.
The constmction has a
mobile quality, in other
words it can be dismantled
and mantled again. It can be
moved to and assembled at
somewhere else in case
needed. The church was
made by Aznavour, the
famous architect of the age.
The church is built for the
Bulgarian minority that left
Fener Greek Patriarchate,
which is located on the hills
of Balat. The church is still
used by this community.
The tombs of the first
Bulgarian patriarchs
;\
are in the garden. The
church attracts the
visitors with its
splendour in a green
and pretty garden
at the shore of
Golden Hom.
Sakızağacı Surp
Asdvazazin Catliedral
The Armenian Church in
Beşiktaş, Sakızağacı was
built in 1866. Apart from
the main altar ornamented
with four columns,
devoted to Virgin Mary;
there are four other altars
decorated with the
paintings by the Roman
artists. Although the
annexes were seriously
damaged during the fire of
Pera i n i 8 7 0 , the main
church building was saved
with little damage.
Ortaköy Surp Kirkor
Lusavoriç Church
The Armenian Cathilic
Church built between
1 8 3 7 - 1 8 3 8 costed 5961
golden liras then.
Although partially, the
architecture of the church
resembles the Roman
basilicas. The church has a
cental section and two
corridors.
The fairly decorative
ceelings rise over eight
columns in the middle
section. There is a painting
on the main altar,
depicting Surp (Saint)
Kirkor Lusaroviç baptizing
Dirtat II the king of
Armenia. There are four
more altars in the church.
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St. Pierre Church,
remaining f r o m 1 8 4 1 ,
made by the Fossati
brothers, the Italian-Swedish
originated architects
w h o also worked for the
restoration of
Haghia S o p h i a .
St. Pierre Cliurcli
The Dominican priests
had to move to this place
down the Galata Tower
owing to the fact that their
original church (Arap
Cami) was converted to
mosque. The current
building, remaining from
1 8 4 1 , was made by the
Fossati brothers, the
Italian-Swedish originated
architects w h o also
worked for the restoration
of Haghia Sophia .The rear
wahs of the church were
built in some parts of the
old Genoese city walls.
There used to be a Maltese
minority among the
mixed people of İstanbul
until recently and this
church was mostly serving
to them. The most
important property of the
building is the icon of
Hodegetria (The Guiding
Virgin Mary), the
protector of Byzantium in
a silver bowl. Behind the
church are a beautiful
annexe and a monastery,
again in Italian style. Two
more towers of the
Genoese wall can be seen
in the street behind the
church.
A court should be passed
in order to get into the
church, because the front
side of a building never
faced the street in
Ottoman order. Y o u must
ring the bell to get in.
The church was built in
basilica style with its four
sided altar. The sky blue
dome above the chorus
stage was decorated with
golden gildings.
Haghia Eirene Church
"The Church of Holy
Peace" is in the first court
of the Topkapi Palace. It
was built in the 4^^
century and the oldest
church in the city. It took
its current form in 740 and
used for storing arms and
munitions during the
Ottoman Empire. It has
been used for exhibitions
and cultural activities after
the restoration.
Haghia Eirene,
"The Church of
Holy Peace" is in the first court
of the Topkapi Palace.
It was built in the
4^h century and the oldest
church in the city.
life
in Istanbul
^ he God Zeus, transforms his lover lo into a cow in
order to avoid his wife Hera's anger. However Hera
sends a gadfly to bother this cow and lo runs from
one continent to another, however can not get rid of the
gadfly, finally she jumps into the sea on a shore and swims
to Asia, thus gives her name to a sea and a strait: The
Bosphorus, or The Ford of the Cow. It is hard to imagine
while looking at its deep blue waters today that once it was
the topic of a great disagreement.
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The Troyan War was a war that began for the city of Troy
and Argonauts that were in the quest for the Golden Fleece,
had been the first humanbeings that passed the Bosphorus.
The deepest point of the Bosphorus is 120m and is 3 1 k m
long; it is 660m at its narrowest while 4.7km at its widest.
The predominant surface current flows from the
Black Sea to the Marmara, while the main current moves
towards the reverse direction.
The deepest point of the
Bosphorus is 1 2 0 m and is
3 1 k m long; its width is 6 6 0 m
at its narrowest part.
The Bosphorus
neighbourhoods such as
Arnavutkoy, Bebek, Yenikoy
and Tarabya are on the
European side. You can
anchor at one of the fish
restaurants there m the way
back f r o m the ferry trip.
Ferries - Bosphorus
The visitors must absolutely take a trip to Bosphorus by
ferry. The ferry passes below the two bridges, visits the
landings of neighbourhoods as beautiful as paintings, and
creeps away from one continent to the other, one shore to
another during the whole afternoon.
The commercial ships, generally with Russian flag that
want to get in touch with the world through Bosphorus
pass nearby you. A marvellous panorama that changes in
every kilometer is awiting for you, once you pass below the
Bosphorus Bridge. 'Tali"s, the wooden waterside residences
began to be built at the Bosphorus shores beginning from
the 1 7 ^ ^ century. The best ones are between Çengelköy and
Kanlıca, on the Asian side. Most of them were restorated.
Especially 'Ostrorog Yalısı' at Kandilli and 'Amcazade
The Galata Tower,
36 meters high, with its
characteristic conical peak was
built by the Genoese in 1348
and was used as a fire
observation tower. You can
view the whole city f r o m its
restaurant and its balcony
w h i c h surrounds the entire
tower.
Hendek Street (Beyoğlu).
Hüseyin Paşa Yalısı' in Kanlıca are very attractive. Almost
every yah has a landing that the small boats cruising by
rowing in the Bosphorus can come alongside.
Most of the yalis remained until today are from the 19^-'^
century. The yalis lived their golden age during the Tuhp
Age, the period of Sultan Ahmet III, interested in art, in the
1 8 ^ ^ century. The yalis are built in harmony with the
environment so that to meet the demands of the dwellers
that wish to sit and rest, the warm weather and the flow of
the water reinforces this pleasure. It is possible to
understand this from the scenes, reflecting a kind of
Ottoman 'summer ambience', depicted to the walls and
ceilings of the rooms. Unfortunately, these pictures give a
feeling of nostalgia today. The wooden structure of the
buildings is completely suitable for this kind of life. The
wooden framework and railings carved artistically,
prevents the hot weather coming in. The interior of the
buildings are also full of ornaments and wooden carvings
decorated with gold. Rooms are generally furnished with
low divans (sofas) and carpets. In the middle is a brazier,
ready for the colder days. Besides, the landscape gardening
is very important. The gardens are full of palm trees, pines,
cedars due to the appropriate weather conditions; oleanders,
tulips, magnolias are the main adornments of the gardens;
the walls of the small arbours are covered with ivy, and the
smell of honeysuckles surrounds everywhere.
Departure from Boğaziçi İskelesi at Eminönü;
everday 1035 AM, 12.00 PM and 13.35 PM;
Beşiktaş everday 10.50 AM-12.15 PM and 13.50 PM
Modern hotels are
located next to "Yair's,
rustic palaces next to the
fortresses and stylish
buildings next to the fisher
villages.
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The Golden Horn
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The shores of the Golden Horn that used ^
to be an excursion spot during the
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Ottoman period, has lost this quality i S ! * ^
completely because of air and water
pollution as a result of uncontrolled
development of industry. The recent
betterment efforts beautyfied these
shores; a boat tour for seeing Eyüp is
strongly recommended. Scheduled boats
every hour from Haliç İskelesi next to
Galata Köprüsü (Galata Bridge).
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Strolling through İstanbul
]in the days you will spend in
Istanbul by visiting Galata Tower.
Enjoy the dreamlike panorama of this
giant city, whose not only showy hut also
clearly spread topography is below your
feet, while leaning against the hand­
rails: The mosques and minarets of the
Topkapi palace is rising above the hills of
thr old city, right across you. In front of it
is the natural bay formed by Golden
Horn, embracing with the Sea of
Marmara; and in the horizon, The
Princes'Isles hardly visible in the must.
On the lefr across the Bosphorus
Kadıköy and Üsküdar can be
recognized, if you look to the a bit more to
the north, you can see the bridge that
connects Europe and Asia. The distant
whistles of the ferries mix into each
other. You will begin to notice how
unique Istanbul is due to the calming
view of Galata Tower. There is
probably no visitor who wouldn't be
eager to know about this extraordinary
city, to feel it and to see the secret comers
of its life.
You can have
your meal, sip
your coffee and
also enjoy the
Bosphorus at its
restaurant.
Transportation to
Kiz Kulesi is very
easy with the
small boats
departing from
the shore.
Mîmaturk:
A minimized theme park of a great countiy
A mini Turkep theme park has established in İstanbul This
project has led bi; Istanbul Municipal and KulturAŞ and
settled on Golden Horn. The establishment contains more than
100 miniatures of important cultural sites inTurkej;.
The Miniaturk theme park project contains 50 architectural
sites which are resembled in 1 / 2 ^ scale from İstanbul and
beside from thatHagi Soafta, Mouseleum ofAtaturl^ Ephesus,
Dolmabahçe Palace, Nemrut Temple, Saint Antoine Church,
aspendos Amphitheatre, İshakpasa Palave and Cappadoccia
are also included to themes. Miniaturk has inspired forom its
similar which is located in Netherland... Miniaturk also has
recreation areas such as cafeterias and restaurants.
Sütlüce, Teh (0212) 222 28 82 pbx
Halikarnasos
times and locations of Anatolia are
at the same place at the same time...
miniaturlcj
KULTUR A . $ .
Istanbul Lütfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition
Centre (I.C.E.C)
The Professional Facilities and Service Planners Demand , the
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Break - out rooms,
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No matter how complicated your
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ICEC building features a total of
21 meeting rooms with capacities
ranging from 2000 to 60. The
Rumeli Fair & Exhibition Hall
offers a further 5 boardrooms and
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(485 sq.ft.) business centre.
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Rumeli Hall, there is enough
stand space to accommodate a
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with your event.
The Istanbul Lütfi Kirdar Convention & Exhibition Centre (ICEC)
has everthing you need to organize memorable and successful
congresses and exhibitions in the imperial city of Istanbul. The only
place in Istanbul where 3,500 delegates can sit down together for a
five-star gala dinner, ICEC offers you an outstanding combination
of state-of-the-art facilities and superior service.
Istanbul's Largest Ballroom and Auditorium
ICEC's brand new Rumeli Fair & Exhibition Hall features Istanbul's
largest Ballroom measuring 2,roo square meters, which includes
simultaneous translation in eleven languages, full audio-visual
support and more. The ballroom also divides easily into two
smaller ballrooms using sound-proof seperators. For large
receptions , the Ballroom can be combined with Rumeli's 1,100
square meter and 900 square meter foyers or the foyers can be used
staging and registration areas.
The Anadolu Auditorium seats 2,000 in arm-chair comfort and
offers complete technical facilities for even the most elaborate
performances. From full 16 m m and 35 m m projection facilities to
professionally tuned acoustics, the Anadolu Auditorium is a
world-class event venue. It was here that world leaders, including
Bill Clinton and Jacques Chirac, enjoyed a performance of the epic
"Lyrical History of Anatolia", a stage extravaganza featuring a cast
of more than 500 and sophisticated lighting, set changes and more.
The Anadolu Auditorium was also the site of the Turkish launch of
Windows 2000, featuring an address by Bill Gates, broadcast live by
satelHte up-link.
An Integrated facility in the heart of a unique Conference Valley
ICEC and its new Rumeli Fair & Exhibition Hall, which hosted the
International Telecommunications Union's World
Radiocommunications Conference 2000, are the centerpiece of a
complete Conference Valley. Offering
more than 6.000 guest rooms within easy
walking distance of ICEC, including 6
five-star hotels, the Conference Valley
offers meeting planners unrivalled
convenience and flexibility.
Istanbul Lütfi Kirdar
Convention&Exhibition Centre
Harbiye 80230 Istanbul Turkey
Phone:(90-2i2)296 30 55(pbx)
Fax:(90-2i2) 224 08 78
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Parks^ gardens and squares
The green parks in the
city, give a chance f o r
small evasions.
The historical pavilion in
Yıldız Parkı can serve
5 0 0 people
simultaneously with its
inner and outer sections.
Romantika
THE ROMANTİKA FENERBAHÇE PARK
The Romantika Park on the Fenerbahçe peninsula
is a an undertaldng by Turing and bears the signature of
Çelik Gülersoy. The Park which serves in both an
open and a closed area has a breathtaldng view of the
Princes Isles from the front side. In summers you can enjoy
the beautiful geraniums in the garden while the winter
panorama accompanies you under the glass covered inner
side during cold weathers. You can taste the life in
Istanbul by hstening to the intoxicating tunes of classical
music in the freshly green park.
THE EMiRGAN GROVE
Emirgan Komsu covers an area of 325,000 square meters
that has many pine, cypress, fir, umbrella pine, willow and
lime trees. It also houses some historical pavihons. The
grove is hke a heaven on earth.
THE ÇUBUKLU GROVE
The grove in Beykoz can also be considered a
small forest. Rare pines, firs and cedars call the people of
Istanbul in their cool shades. Mısır Hıdivi Abbas Hilmi Paşa
Sarayı in the covert is a real architectural masterpiece. It is
possible hstening to nightangales in the covert during
spring months.
THE NAİLE SULTAN GROVE
The grove between Ortalcöy-Kuruçesme has the name the
daughter of Sultan Abdülhamid n, Naile Sultan. The grove where
the history and nature embrace is decorated by several Idnds of
valuable trees and flowers as well as a magnificent pavilioa
THE MİHRABAD GROVE
A 25-hectare area covered by trees, overlooldng the
Bosphorus, in Kanlıca. There are monumental cypresses,
umbrella pines, bay-trees and Judas trees.
THE GULHANE PARK
Gulhane, once was a rosary shelter and garden development
establishment for Ottoman Palace in that era. This garden has
been renovated in 2003 and turned baack to its glorious and
magnificient times once again. Today, Gulhane has huge green
grass areas, flower gardes and viewing terraces to wellcome its its
visitors and gift them with a peaceful atmaosphere..
Sultanahmet Square is the
oldest region known in the
Historical Peninsula.
Million Stone which is
accepted t o be the beginning
point of everything, St.Sophia,
Hippodrome, Sultanahmet
Mosque (Blue Mosque),
Dikilitaş, Burmali Sütun
(Serpent Column), Yerebatan
Cistern and Topkapi Palace are
located here.
Divan Yolu
Divan Yolu begins at Haghia Sophia and extends to Topkapi
Gate of Theodosion Walls, was the most important road of
the capital during the Byzantine period. Today it is the
street used for reaching the beauties in the environs: Beyazıt
Mosque, Kapah Çarşı (Grand Bazaar), At Meydanı
(Hippodrome) and Sultan Ahmet Mosque (Blue Mosque).
Cağaloğlu.
At Meydanı (Hippodrome)
Its construction began in 203 by Septimus Severus and it
was reconstructed as hippodrome during the reign of
Constantine the Great (324-337). It was a place for official
celebrations and parades. Besides chariot races, circuses and
pohtical meetings used take place here. In one of them
"Blues" and "Greens" had fought; and in Nika Revolt in 532,
30,000 people that rebelled against Emperor Justinianus
gathered and were killed here in At Meydanı. Again on
these grounds. Sultan Mahmut II Idlled the
Janissaries that rebelled in 1826. The square was 400m long
and i2om wide. There were 40 rows that could totally host
100,000 spectators. The central axis of the arena is
determined by three statues. The first of them is the
Egyptian Obehsk that had already been 1900 years old
when it was brought from Kamak, was erected here in 390
after broken apart from its base. The original weight of the
stone was three times more than its present weight that is
800 tons. The relief scenes on the base represent Emperor
Theodosius and his family.
The second statue is Serpentine Column (it is better to say
'the rest of the column') from Temple of Apoho at Delphi;
one of the missing serpent heads was found and kept in
Archaeological Museum. The last statue in the arena,
Colossus, is not in its original condition. The horsemen of
the Fourth Crusade had removed the gold plated bronze
panels of the column and took it to Venice with the famous
carriage quartet statue of Lysippos that was also made of
bronze plated with gold. The four antique horses are on the
west gate of San Marco Church since then. (Sultanahmet).
Divan Yolu was
the most important
road of the city during the
Byzantine period.
Eminönü Square is a unique place t o
observe the harmonious colours of the city.
Eminönü Square
Innumerable people; sellers on the street, the customers and
visitors of Kapalı Çarşı pass through this square that is
between Galata Köprüsü (Bridge) and Yeni Camii (Mosque).
It is not surprising that the first and last stops of many buses
and minibuses are in this square. Eminönü
The İstiklal Street
İstiklal Caddesi is the main street of Beyoğlu (Fera) and is a
pedestrian area. The street that used to be called "Grand-Rue
de Péra" during its bright times, was a modem meeting
point by the beginning of the 20^^ century, during the best
times ("Belle époque") of istanbul.
The cultural and social activities for different tastes as
well as the cafes, cinemas, bookshops, restaurants, bars
come out of İstiklal Caddesi or the streets it has
connection. There are many shops on the street.
At the south end of the street is the entrance of Tünel.
Tünel is an underground railway system that is 570m,
from 1875 extending to Galata Bridge and is the second
underground of the world in terms of construction date
after that of London. While walking towards Taksim,
after passing Galatasaray Lisesi, you will see Çiçek Pasajı
(Cite de Pera) on the left hand side. As its Turkish name
implies it used to be a passage that flowers were sold;
today has many cheerful bars and 'meyhane's. It's an
ideal atmosphere to eat, to drink Turkish Rakı and to feel
Beyoğlu. Balık Pazan is worth to see just next to the
passage. Although it is prefered for finding fresh fish, you
can explore the shops that y o u can find kind of meat,
cheese, desserts, pickles, almost anything you can buy as
you walk further. Beyoğlu
Taksim Square
Tal<:sim is one of the important centres of this multi-centred
city. After Pera became popular and crowded the new type
of urbanization moved to Nişantaşı and Şişli
neighbourhood; thus, Taksim has become an important
centre. It was a cemetery area until the end of 1 9 ^ ^ century.
There was a large barrack in the middle of the square and
the biggest football field in the city used to be in this
barracks.
Taksim Square is the m o s t
important centre of the
Turkish Republic.
Taksim had become the most important square of the city
during the years when the Republic was founded. It was the
most expensive residential area in 1950s. The name of the
square is Taksim due to the water coming from Belgrat
Ormanlan used to distributed here in 1 8 ^ century. The
cistern, made by Mahmut II i n i 7 3 2 , is still at the entrance
of İstiklal Caddesi. At the southwest of the square is the
monumental statue of Taksim Cumhuriyet Anıtı showing
the founder of Atatürk, the founder of the Repubhc of
Turkey and his friends, made by the Italian artist Canonica
in 1928.
The transportation
between Tiinei-Taksim
is made with the
perfectly renovated
tram through the middle of
the street.
The İstiklal Street
represents the
Western face of
İstanbul.
The name of the square is Taksim due
to the water c o m i n g f r o m Belgrad
Ormanları used to distributed here in
18^h century. The cistern, made by
M a h m u t II in 1732, is still at the
entrance of İstiklal Caddesi.
Bridges
Boğaziçi Bridge
The oldest bridge built on the Bosphorus had been the
one built for the Persian King Darius in 5 1 3 BC. Leonardo
da Vinci offered Suhan Beyazıt II in a letter to build a
bridge 'that extends to Anatohan coast'. But the opening
of the giant suspension bridge realized only in 1973, at
the 50th anniversary of the foundaition of the Republisc
of Turkey, after a three year construction period. The
total length of the bridge is 1622 m; the distance between
the pier legs is 1074m; the height is 64m and the width is
34 m. The construction cost of the bridge was amortized
much earlier than expected. The toll is charged only
towards one direction.
The Galata Bridge,
constructed in 1912,
had a nostalgic meaning for
İstanbul with its historical
importance.
The old bridge was changed
with the new one in 1987.
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
In order to diminish the traffic density, the need for a
second bridge on the Bosphorus had occurred. The
company built the first bridge was a German-English
partnership. The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge was built
by a consortium of Japan, Italian and Japan companies.
There are eight lanes on the bridge; its length is 1 5 0 0 m
and height from the sea is 64m. The radius of the wire
ropes is 58cm. The elegance of its lines, the bridge itself
and its columns, the bridge looks beautiful.
The Galata Bridge
The Galata Bridge was replaced with a new one i n i 9 8 7
after the barges of the one built i n i 9 i 2 creaked under
the weight of the six-lanes of vehicles containing trucks,
buses and cars. Even the taxi drivers that had to bear the
traffic jam a few times a day when going to or returning
from the old city to Beyoğlu are sad that the old
Galata Bridge that once used to be the symbol of
Istanbul, does not exist anymore.
T w o suspension bridges,
connecting t w o continents, are
the s y m b o l s of Bosphorus.
The Tastes ofİstanbul
Istanbul, has a rich mixture of
the inheritance of a great
cuisine culture and a close
contact with the experimental
approaches in the world
cuisines.
Fish (balık) is one of the
indispensables of Istanbul.
The shores of Bosphorus and
Kumkapi are the places the
freshest and the m o s t
delicious seasonal
fish can be f o u n d .
The gastronomic spectrum of Istanbul extends from the
common street and excellent kebab restaurants (lokanta) to
the distinguished cuisines of the luxurious hotels.
Istanbul has a rich mixture of the inheritance of a great
cuisine culture and a close contact with the experimental
approaches in the world cuisines. You can come across with
all kinds of food in any comer around Istanbul including
the traditional tastes of the Ottoman court cuisine or fresh
fish of the Bosphorus; various kind of sushi, the favorite
dish of the Japanese cuisine; the
fusion cuisine of Australia; the
mystical Indian cuisine and
the spiced dishes of Mexico
from distant geographies; all
of the delicate examples of the
Mediterranean, Spanish and
French dishes; and of course the
fast food that has become indispensable all
over the world.
The most stylish and distinguished restaurants
of Istanbul are gathered in the Bosphorus, Taksim,
the districts famous with the luxurious shopping centres
such as Nişantaşı, Teşvikiye, Etiler and Levent. All of the
specialized and high quality restaurants in the five star
hotels of Istanbul also provide the examples of different
cuisines.
The "Meyhane"s are the most typical examples of the
restaurants peculiar to Istanbul. They present the most
authentic entertainment in Istanbul with a rich selection
of Turkish 'meze's (Hors d'Oeuvres), in accompaniment
with Turkish rakı and live Turkish music. There are
hundreds of kinds of mezes. Since they are generally
vegetal and contain very little meat or fish, mezes can be
good alternetives for the vegetarians. Although rakı is
the most consumed drink, Turkish wines and beers of
good quality and all kind of important drinks are
available.
Kebab, pide and lahmacun are very popular foods in the
West, although they are originally the tastes of the eastern
and southeastern regions of Turkey. Hence, there are many
kebab restaurants (kebapçı) in many parts of Istanbul.
Turkish Cuisine
The Ottoman culture has originated, evolved and
become famous with the cuisine and eating customs
that are the most part of the culture, from the historical
background going back to Asian Turks. Thus the
qualities of Ottoman cuisine must be evaluated by
considering the variety coming from its cultural and
historical background, the wealth brought by its
geography and climate and finally the abundance
coming from the sea. These conditions have brought
Ottoman Cuisine to the degree of being one of the three
great cuisines of the world. The rich variety in Turkish
cuisine is related to many factors. In other words; the
variety of the products provided by the lands of middle
Asia and Anatolia, the interaction with many different
cultures throughout the history, the new tastes evolved
in the courts of empires such as Selcuk and Ottoman,
have all played a role in the new structure of Turkish
cuisine.
The Turkish Cuisine is generally composed of dishes
prepared with grain, various vegetables, soups, cold
dishes, cooked with olive oil (zeytinyağhlar), pastry and
self grown herbs. Besides, pekmez (grape molasses),
yoghurt, bulgur (boiled and pounded wheat) are some of
the healthy foods that are peculiar to Turkey. In addition
to fish, meat, kebabs, lahmacun (pancake with spicy
meat filling) and pide; desserts such as aşure
(Noah's pudding), kazandibi (a
caramel based pudding),
profiterol, tavukgöğsü
(chicken breast pudding)
and baklava; special
drinks like tea, ayran,
cherry juice, Turkish
coffee and rakı have
taken their place in
the taste geography
as Turkish
inventions.
Although Rakı is c o n s u m e d
mostly, it is possible to find all
kinds of foreign drinks beside
quality Turkish wines and
beers.
Restaurants
Meyhanes, the cornerstone of the nightlife, are no longer "the men's place";
but where the whole family enjoys the night while eating and drinking.
The entertainment in the taverns is usually at a higher t e m p o .
KEYİFLİ MEYHANE
YalıSok.3E
Tel: 261 75 21
UKALA
Nispetiye Cad. 28/A Levent
Tel: 284 73 04
AGORA
Leblebiciler Sok. 8 Balat
Tel; 523 78 77
KİMENE
Çiçek Pasajı Beyoğlu
Tel: 244 12 66
YAKUP
Asmalımescid Sok. 35/37 Tünel
Tel: 249 29 25
ALEM
Nevizade Sok, Beyoğlu.
Tel: 249 60 55
KONYALI
Topkapı Sarayı içi Sultanahmet
Tel: 513 96 96
ZEVKİ S E F A
Abdi ipekçi Cad. 21/26 Nişantaşı
Tel: 219 95 53
ANAHTAR
Kuruçeşme Cad. 36
Tel: 257 71 50
Yerebatan Cad. Salkımsöğüt
Sok.18, Sultanahmet.
Tel: 512 42 62
KÜPELİ MEYHANE
Ortaköy Tel: 327 03 83
MANDRA
Ergenekon Cad. 73 Pangaltı
Tel: 241 4736
ZİNDAN
istiklal Cad. Oliva Han Geçidi 13
Beyoğlu Tel: 252 73 40
ASIR
Kalyoncukulluk Cad. 94/1 Tünel.
Tel: 297 05 57
MİMİ TAVERNA
1. Cadde 68 Arnavutköy
Tel: 265 09 49
AYNALI MEYHANE
Tramvay Cad. 104 Kuruçeşme
Tel: 265 96 00
NEYLE MEYLE
Nevizade Sok. Balıkpazarı
Tel: 249 81 03
BALIKÇI SEBAHAHİN
Cankurtaran Sultanahmet
Tel: 45818 24
NEYHANE
Gazeteci Erol Dernek Sok. 15/A
Beyoğlu Tel: 252 47 62
BEKRİYA
I.Cad. 28Arnavutköy
Tel: 257 04 69
SARNIÇ
SoğukçeşmeSok. Sultanahmet
Tel: 512 42 91
BONCUK
Nevizade Sok.19 Beyoğlu
Tel: 2431219
TAS PLAK
istiklal Cad. Akarsu Sok. Beyoğlu
Tel: 2511139
BORSA
Lütfi Kırdar Kongre Merkezi
Harbiye
Tel: 296 30 55
TESADÜF
Nispetiye Cad. 49 Etiler
Tel: 265 89 98
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CİLVELİ MEYHANE
Nispetiye Cad. Etiler Tel: 268 66 61
CUMHURİYET
Sahne Sok. 47 Beyoğlu
Tel: 2431219
DEDİKODULU
Kasaplar Çarşısı No:2
Bostancı Tel: 0216 48918 00
DEMGAH
Nevizade Sok. Tel: 245 09 65
FELEK
Sakızağacı Mah. Kennedy Cad. 29
Bakırköy Tel: 543 92 02
FERİYE
Ortaköy
Tel: 227 22 16
GALATA
Orhan Apaydın Sok. 11 Beyoğlu
Tel: 293 11 39
GÜNAY
•eCad.Beytem işhanı
Mecidiyeköy
Tel: 230 33 33
HASIRLI
Nevizade Sok. 21/A Beyoğlu
Tel: 244 39 42
İMROZ
Nevizade Sok. 24 Beyoğlu
Tel: 249 90 73
KALLAVİ 20
Kallavi Sok.20 Beyoğlu
Tel: 2511010
K A L U V İ ETİLER
Aytar Cad. 3/2 Etiler
Tel: 282 7070
KALİSPERA
Tarlabaşı Blv. Kuytu Sok 2
Tepebaşı Tel: 293 88 94
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DEDİKODULU MEYHANE
Kasaplar Çarşısı 2 Bostancı
Tel: 489 19 00
HATAY
Bağdat Cad.526 Bostancı
Tel: 361 3357
KALLAVİ KADIKÖY
ZühtüpaşaMah.ŞefikbeySok.9
Fenerbahçe Tel: 414 44 68
MODA BALOZ
Moda Cad. Tipi Apt 243/1
Moda
Tel: 418 82 36
TODORİ
Bağdat Cad. 294
Caddebostan
Tel: 386 30 31
"Meyhane"s
are the traditional,
unchanged and
ever-demanded
colours of
istanbul.
İstanbul and fish.
One of the indispensable
symbols of the city.
You will not forget
the taste of the fish whether
you eat at street sellers at
Eminönü Square or at
luxurious restaurants
at the Bosphorus.
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ADEM BABA DALYAN
Satış Meydanı Sok. 2
Arnavutköy
Tel: 263 29 33
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ARİFİN YERİ
Anadolu Feneri Köyü, Beykoz
Tel. 32014 42
CAPARİ
SalıilboyuCad. No:104
Küçükyalı
Tel: 366 93 71
Tel: 669 33 35
DAYİCİM
KennedyCad.lOO, Yenikapı
Tel: 589 00 50
NEYZEN
Kumkapı
Tel: 512 48 54
ALİ BABA
Kireçbumu Cad, 20
Tel: 262 08 89
DOĞA BALIK
Akyol Sok. 55, Cihangir
Tel: 244 31 72
AMBASSAOEURS
Bebek Otel, Bebek
Tel: 263 30 02
ORFOZ
Liman Cad. 23 Yeşilköy
TEL: 663 09 97
FAÇYO
Kireçbumu Cad. 13, Tarabya
Tel: 262 00 24
AOUARİUS
Balıkçılar Çarşısı Sarıyer
Tel: 271 3434
GARAJ
Kefeliköy Cad. 30 Tarabya
Tel: 262 04 74
BABA
İskele Cad. Anadolukavağı
Tel: 320 20 47
GELİK BALIK
Sahilyolu, Zeytinburnu
Tel: 547 13 20
BALIKÇI SABAHATTİN
Cankurtaran, Sultanahmet
Tel: 4581814
GRAND ÇELLO
Yahya Kemal Cad. 8 Rumelihisarı
Tel: 263 03 30
BALIKLAMA RESTORAN
Köybaşıcad. No: 10
Tel: 223 45 07
GULET
Paşalimanı Cad. Tahtalı Bostan
Sok. 1/1 Kuzguncuk
391 5710
AKVARYUM
Çapari Sok. 39 Kumkapı
Tel: 517 22 73
BAY BALIKÇI
KIreçburnu Cad. 14
Tel: 262 22 94
BEBEK
CevdetpaşaCad.123
Bebek
Tel: 263 34 47
HASAN
Rıhtım Sok. 8 Yeşilköy
Tel: 573 83 00
HFJSTO
Kf,feliköyCad. 96 Tarabya
Tel: 262 05 35
BOĞAZ CANLI BALIK
İskele Cad. IRumelikavaği
271 0073
HANEDAN
Barbaros Meydanı 27. Beşiktaş
Tel: 260 48 54
CASADOMARİSCO
iman Sok. 3. Yeşilköy Marina
Tel: 5 7 3 4 9 2 2
KALYON RESTAURANT
Sahilyolu, Cankurtaran
Tel: 517 44 00
ÇAPA
Rumelitıisarı
Tel: 263 61 88
KARIŞMA SEN
KennedyCad.Ahırkapı
Tel: 517 68 92
LAPINA
BALIKÇI
Eski Bağdat Cad. Çamlık Çıkmazı,
Küçükyalı
Tel: 417 83 95
ÇENGEL
İskele Meydanı 20 Çengelköy
DOĞANAY
Anadolu Kavağı
Tel: 320 20 36
PARK FORA
Muallim Naci Cad. 134
Kuruçeşme
Tel: 265 50 67
jSMETBABA
İskele yanı, Kuzguncuk
Tel: 33312 32
PESCATORE
Kefeliköy Cad. 29 Kireçbumu.
Sarıyer
KAYIKHANE
Moda Cad. 267 Kadıköy
Tel: 338 03 64
Tel: 2231819
KİNGFISHER
IskeleSok. 11 Caddebostan
Tel: 350 21 26
SAKİ
Balık Pazarı, Kameriye Sok. 11
Beyoğlu
Tel: 244 16 83
SEVİLLAS
Kefeliköy Cad. 62 Tarabya
Tel: 262 27 27
KOCO
Moda Cad. 265 Kadıköy
Tel: 336 07 95
KÖRFEZ
Körfez Cad. 78 Kanlıca
Tel: 413 4314
SAFA
ilyasbeyCad.169Yedikule
Tel: 585 55 94
LİVAR
İskele Cad. 25/1 Caddebostan
Tel: 4111700
TALİP
Çapari Sok. 47 Kumkapı
Tel: 517 22 71
TARİHİ KARAKÖY
BALIKÇISI
Tersane Cad.
Kardeşim Sok. 30
Karaköy
Tel: 251 1371
YELKEN
Yat Limanı Cad. 2
Yeşilköy
Tel: 573 02 12
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PELİT
Bağdat Cad. Kasaplar Çarşısı,
Bostancı
Tel: 366 35 02
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SEAPORT
Yalıboyu Cad. Beylerbeyi
Tel: 422 28 51
YOSUN
İskele Meydanı 1,
Anadolu Kavağı
Tel: 320 21 48
International Cuisine
The "world city" quality of Istanbul applies in food and beverages area
too. Almost all of the world cuisines are represented by outstanding
restaurants in istanbul. The restaurants where you can find the main
specialties of various countries serve within the grand hotels or
independently
istanbul has gained a respected status in the area of
gastronomy by sailing towards the "universal".
There is no " n o " in
istanbul in t e r m s of
f o o d . Istanbul provides
you the examples of
y o u r favourite cuisine
or the food culture of
the geography you wish
to explore.
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ABSOLUT
Tambru Ali Efendi Sok. 11 Etiler
Tel: 225 70 00
CHANGA
LYRA RESTAURANT
Sıraselviler Cad. 87/1 Taksim
Tel: 24013 48
Orhangazi Cad. Mutlu Sok 63,
îTel:442 16 160
DAILYNEWS
MARINABRASSERIE
RESTAURANT
Tepecik Yolu, Alkent Sitesi,
Hillside Club, Etiler
Tel; 257 86 85
LE SELECT
YEŞIL EV
Manolya Sok. 21, Levent
Tel: 268 21 20
Kabasay Cad, 5 Sultanahmet
Tel: 517 67 85
N E W YORKER
ZEYTIN AND SARDUNYA
Cevatpaşa Cad. Manolya Sok.
No:1 Bebek
Tel.: 287 52 95
Yıldız Posta Cad. 25, Gayrettepe
Tel: 274 87 13
DOWNTOWN
Abdi ipekçi Cad. 7/2 Nişantaşı
Tel: 224 2915
DUBBıNDIAN
Alemdar Mah. inciliçavuşSoklO,
Sultanahmet
Tel: 513 73 08
PARKŞAMDAN
Mim Kemal Öke Cad. Nişantaşı
Tel: 225 0710
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FERIYE
Feriye Sarayı, Çırağan Cad. 124
Tei: 227 2216
FISCHER
inönü Cad51/A
Gümüşsüyü
Tel: 245 33 75
FOUR SEASONS
istiklal Cad. 509 Tünel
Tel: 293 39 41
KURUÇEŞME DIVAN
Kuruçeşme Cad. 36
Tel: 257 71 50
LA BOHEME
4. Gazeteciler Sitesi A 28/2 Levent
Tel: 283 48 35
LECIGARE
Meşelik Sok. 3,4. Levent
Tel: 279 86 98
SÜREYYA
AKASYA
istinye Cad. 26/1 istinye
Acarkent Çubuklu, Beykoz
Tel: 485 00 36
Tel: 277 58 86
PAYSAGE
Hekimler Sitesi, Kanlıca
Tel: 322 70 60
SAKLıKÖYCOUNTYCLUB
Bayramköyü Mevkii 2 ishaklıköyü.
Beykoz
Tel: 434 55 21
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ETHEMEFENDI36
Ethemefendi Cad. No:36 Erenköy
Tel: 385 41 31-32
Kalamış Marina
Tel: 414 5713
REST CAFE EL FARO
AyyildizCad.18, Heybeliada
Tel: 351 92 72
Rus Lokanti
Russian Cuisine
istanbul has relatively less Russian restaurants in quantity, but not in quality. These
restaurants were founded by the Russians that had left their country and come to istanbul
during 1910s; and they are managed by their children or grandchildren now. They have not
lost anything f r o m their tradition, quality and authenticity. Your wonderful " B o r s h " soup,
"Kievski" and "Piroski" are cosy, and accompanied by "vodka!"
AYAZPAŞA RUS LOKANTASı
HAVYAR BAR RUS LOKANTASı
REJANS
inönü Cad, Günnüssuyu, Taksinn
Emir Nevruz Sok. 17, Galatasaray
Tel: 0.212.43 A8 92
Tel: 0 . 2 1 2 . 2 4 Á 1 6 1 0
Çırağan Palace Kempinski
Cırağan Cad. No: 32 Beşiktaş
Tel: 0.212.258 3 3 77
American Cuisine
The American cuisine is not only "Kentucky Fried
Chicken." For instance, Americans
have mastery of cooking the steak as thick as a
brick while as soft as butter. No one can hold a
candle to Americans in "grilled steak" area.
The American cuisine has other surprises in terms
of dishes made of meat, fish and seafood with
shells. Meeting these in istanbul is very easy.
ALL SPORTS
SUNSET GRILL-BAR
Camlık mevkii 1/2 Etiler
Tel: 257 A2 99
Adnan Saygun Cad.
Kirechane Sok.
Ulus
Tel: 287 03 57
CALIFORNIAN
BRASSERIE
Ceylan Inter-Continental
Oteli, Taksim
Tel: 231 21 21
FOOD COURT
Ataşehir
Tel: 456 08 58
THE BRIDGE
NakkaştepeYolu,
No: 62 Kuzguncuk
Tel: 391 95 85
Italian Cuisine
The number of restaurants serving the delicious examples of the Italian cuisine
that matches with Turkish taste on a large scale has practically " b o o m e d " in recent years.
When considered with the restaurants serving pizza, istanbul is almost a complete
substitute for Rome in terms of "the existence of Italian restaurants!" There are Italian
restaurants on either sides of the city ranging from the pretty places you gobble pizza, to the
super luxurious "ristorante"s that suits all budgets and pleasures.
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BELUNI
Çırağan Sarayı içi, Beşiktaş
Tel: 258 33 77
DA VINCI
Vali Konağı cad. Kodaman Sok.
15/8, Nişantaşı Tel: 230 75 08
DAMARIO
MEZZALUNA
RıSTORANTEROSA
Abdi ipekçi Cad. 38/1 Nişantaşı
Tel: 231 31 42
Cumhuriyet Cad. 131/A Elmadağ
Tel: 241 2827
PAPER MOON
TIENDES
Akmerkez, Etiler
Tel; 2821616
Setler Yıldızı Sok. No: 6 Etiler
Tel: 265 32 02
POPÜLER PIZZERÌA
VENÜS
NispetiyeCad. Günaydın Sit.
ikizler Apt. Etiler
Tel: 263 13 24
Mim Kemal Öke Cad.
No: 29 Nişantaşı
Tel: 225 46 40-41
DiltiayatSok. 7, Etiler
Tel: 265 51 86
RISTORANTE ıTAU ANO
GINOMARGARINO
Cumtiuriyet Cad. 6/B Elmadağ
Tel: 247 86 40
İstiklal Cad. 316, Beyoğlu
Tel: 251 52 71
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Züttü Paşa Matı. Şefik Bey Sok.
No: 1 Kadıköy
Tel: 418 88 08
IL PADRINO
iskele Cad. 8/1
Tel: 385 93 19
PIZZA PINO
Bağdat Cad, 337, Caddebostan
Tel: 369 7511
French Cuisine
You long f o r a good "Chateaubriand" or a French style cream of onion soup.
You do not have t o dream it in İstanbul. You can give yourself an "a la Française"
feast of taste at one of the French restaurants in İstanbul that can compete with the
ones in Paris in terms of taste as well as ambience.
You may also choose to enjoy the w a r m atmosphere of French style bistros.
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CAFE D E PARIS
CARPEDıEM
Çalıkuşu Sok.
^. Aralık U.
Levent
Tel: 325 68 02
Bağdat Cad. 418/12,
Suadiye
Tel: 360 75 51
CONTACT
1 Valikonağı Cad. No: 8/B
^ Nişantaşı
^ Tel: 224 97 24
LECLASSIQUE
Yeniköy
Tel: 2621313
ROOF GARDEN
Swissotel, Maçka
Tel: 32611 00
UPSTAIRS
Özsezen İş Merkezi,
Zincirlikuyu
Tel: 266 50 31
VERANDA
Mahmut Çavuş Sok. 10,
İstinye Teİ: 277 8718
LYRA
Orhangazi Cad. Mutlu Sok.
63, Dragos
Tel: 44216160
M e x i c a n Cuisine
Turks are not afraid of hot Mexican food
and sauces, because the kebabs do not
fall short of them in terms of hot taste.
Mexican restaurants and fast food
stands used to be in the hypermarkets,
however they are in the outer world
now. Modern and clean restaurants
decorated with cute Mexican
accessories serve "Mexican specialties"
in various districts of İstanbul.
G e m i a n , Austrian a n d
Swiss Cuisines
The distinguished examples of the
European cuisine are served especially in the
restaurants of 5 star hotels. The kitchens of
these hotels are directed by the most
reputable and prestigious chefs of Europe.
Special "taste nights", introducing the dishes
of European cuisine are frequently
organised in 5 star hotels. On the other
hand, there are many restaurants, other than
those of 5 star hotels, in Istanbul.
CAFE SWISS
SCHNITZEL
Köybaşı Sok. No: 237
Yeniköy/istanbul
Tel: 223 27 77
Eytam Cad. No: 33
Maçka/istanbul
Tel: 23131 61
CAFE WIEN
Teşvikiye Cad. Reasürans
Pasajı No: 62 Teşvikiye/İst.
Tel: 233 78 60
Mecütenanean Cuisine
There is no other city as
convenient as istanbul for
meeting
"the miracles made by the
wizards of art of cooking,
using olive oil."
The restaurants that will
enable you to taste those
delicious, wonderful and
healthy dishes of the
Mediterranean cuisine are
waiting for you in Istanbul.
The m o s t delicious examples of Mediterranean
cuisine, Residents of istanbul, accustomed to
one of the constant gustoes of the city, are dedicated
customers of Italian restaurants.
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CARERA
Gazeteciler Sitesi, Keskinkalem
Sok. 47
Tel; 288 65 93
CARNE
Muallim Naci Cad. 41, Ortaköy
Tel; 260 84 25
CHEFS
Yıldız Cad. 6, Beşiktaş
Tel; 258 44 07
KARAFAKI
CumtluriyetCad. No; 14 Elmadağ
Tel; 292 73 90
SOFA
Nispetiye Cad. 6, Etiler
Tel; 257 89 89
TURKUAZ
Topçu Cad. 23, Taksim
Tel; 254 51 00
VILLA KEYIF
I Sok. Levent
Tel; 264 07 20
Tel; 350 30 48
LACIVERT
Körtez Cad. 57/A, Kandilli
Tel; 413 37 53
Vegetarian Cuisine
"Healthy nutrition" is the "rising trend" in
Turkey, as it is all over the world. The number
of people preferring "healthy alternative
nutrition methods" instead of the "risky tastes"
including "much cholesterol and calorie" are
increasing, especially among youngsters.
Thus, the vegetarian restaurants in İstanbul
become widespread and their menus are
varied with interesting inventions.
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T h e Far East a n d Asian
Cuisines
The Chinese restaurants have become the
c o m m o n colours of İstanbul. You can taste
the specialties of the Chinese cuisine in an
authentic atmosphere in these restaurants,
whose staff is mostly Chinese.
The first Chinese restaurant in İstanbul was
founded in Taksim some 25 years ago by
Ahmet Wang from East Türkistan, however it
is not possible to know the number of the
Chinese restaurants in İstanbul today.
The Chinese and the Far Eastern
restaurant managers are happy in İstanbul,
so are the people.
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ÇERKEZZO
feşvikiye Cad. 101, Teşvikiye
Tel: 260 85 87
NATURE A N D PEACE
Büyükparmakkapı Sok. 21,
Beyoğlu
Tel: 252 86 09
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GREAT HONG
TANDORı
ZERDECAL
KONG
Caferağa Matı. Halis Efendi Sok.
5/1 Kadıköy
Tel: 414 8141
Dünya Sağlık Sok.
27, Gümüşsüyü
Tel: 252 42 68
Alkent Sitesi,
Tepecik Yolu, Etiler
Tel: 257 84 79
ŞEMSIYE
GUANGZHOU
TOKYO
Âsmalımescid Jurnal Sok. 6, Tünel
Tel: 29251 27
OCEAN
RESTAURANT
inönü Cad. 53,
Taksim
Tel: 242 63 79
TaşbasamakSok.
3/20rtaköy
Tel: 261 22 77
SAFRAN
İstiklal Cad. 1/1 Beyoğlu
Tel: 243 40 37
CHINESE IN
TOWN
Bağdat Cad, 466.
Suadiye
Tel: 359 32 63
T u r i d s h - O t t o m a n Cuisine
There is no
cuisine
as rich
as
traditional
Turkish-Ottonfian
cuisine
in the
world.
this
cuisine
Because
is a
harmonious
synthesis
of
the
local
cuisines
tastes
that
the
Turkish-Ottoman
social
and
cultural
forms
mosaic.
The number
people
of
in
devoted
Istanbul
themselves
to survive
the
traditional
culture
cuisine
is not
little.
Turkish-Ottoman
cuisine
keeps
still
its
at the
position
top.
Dishes are different.
Even their look o n
s n o w - w h i t e tableclothes, in plates
embroidered with
T u r k i s h patterns and
glittering sahans (frying
pans) is t h e m o s t
beautiful painting.
ORIENT EXPRESS
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ACI SOĞAN
Kuruçeşme Cad. 116, Kuruçeşme
Tel: 263 66 38
AHıRKAPı
PANDELI
ESKI OSMANLı MUTFAĞı
Armada Oteli Tel: 63813 70
Mısır Çarşısı 1,
Eminönü
Tel: 527 39 09
Bağdat Cad. 336, Şaşkınbaktel
Tel: 358 85 45
lhlamurdereCad.AlaybeySok.18,
Kariye Otel, Edirnekapı
Tel: 534 84 14
the O t t o m a n - T u r k i s h
BOĞAZIÇI BORSA
full of people every t i m e
of the day.
Lütfi Kırdar Kongre Merkezi,
Harbiye
Tel: 232 42 01
DARÜLZIYAFE
Şifahane Cad. 6, Süleymaniye
Tel: 5118414
HACı ABDULLAH
Sakızağacı Cad. 17, Beyoğlu
Tel: 293 85 61
HACı SALIH
istiklal Cad. 201, Beyoğlu
Tel: 243 45 28
" O t t o m a n Cuisine" f o r
the diverse palated.
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BORSA LOKANTASı
Tel: 260 84 25
restaurants preserving
tradition in İstanbul are
PAFULI
Kalamış Cad. 87,
Fenerbahçe
Tel: 336 64 60
ASITANE
That's w h y t h e
Sirkeci Garı içi
Tel: 522 22 80
HASıR
Valikonağı Cad. 65, Nişantaşı
Tel: 255 45 45
KABURGA SOFRASı
Guraba Hüseyin Ağa Mahallesi,
Şekerci Sok., Aksaray
Tel: 532 73 73
KıZKULESI RESTAURANT
Tel: 342 47 47
LIMAN
Karaköy Yolcu Salonu
Tel: 292 39 92
NIHAVEND
Aytar Cad. 3/10 Levent
Tel: 268 58 62
KANAAT
SeimanıpakCad.25, Üsküdar
Tel: 333 37 91
Kebab and Meat
Kebab
(kebap)
inevitable
and
parts
"ocakba§i"
of Istanbul
need to go to those
cities
Today,
skills
and present
- — ^ — — ^
There is no
for tasting
Urfa and Antep.
in Istanbul
are
life.
the great
"'
the delicious
masters
magical
kebabs
of kebab
of
art show
Adana,
their
tastes.
HASıR
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Beykoz Korusu 2, Beykoz
Tel; 322 29 01
BAY KEBAP
Tepecik Yolu 22, Etiler
Tel: 263 25 71
KAŞıBEYAZ
Çatal Sok. 10, Florya
Tel: 663 28 90
BEYTI
Orman Sok, 8, Florya
Tel: 663 29 90
BORSA
istiklal Cad. 87/89, Beyoğlu
Tel: 292 58 82
KOSOVA
FloıyaTel:663 84 85
OBA ET
Baltalimanı Cad. 54, Rumelihisarı
Tel; 277 57 51
O R M A N EVI
BURSA ISKENDER
Beşiktaş
Tel; 227 59 55
ÇAMLıK
ihsan Aksoy Sok. 5/6, Çamlık
Mevkii, Etiler
Tel; 26518 93
Kemer Countıy Club,
Kemerburgaz
Tel; 239 76 96
ŞAYAN 24
Nispetiye Cad. Petrol Sitesi 8/2,
Levent Tel; 270 29 47
ŞARK SOFRASı
DEVELI
Kebabs decorated w i t h
aubergine,
t o m a t o and plenty of
pepper strike t h e w o r l d
with admiration.
The kebabs w i t h hot
and mild Adana, Urfa
and Gaziantep style
sizzling o n the
"ocakba§i"s draw
people like m a g n e t s .
Samatya Balıkpazarı
Tel; 529 08 33
EMINÖNÜ HAMDI
Tahmis Cad. Kalçın Sok. 17,
Eminönü Tel: 528 03 90
Yaprak Sok. 5, Ulus
Tel; 287 32 99
SAZELI
Örtaköy
Tel; 2
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AŞIYAN
Kalamış Yat Limanı 17, Kalamış
Tel: 349 55 69
ÇEŞNI
Cemil Topuzlu Cad. Mahur Sok.
3/1 Çiftehavuzlar
Tel; 360 38 60
E M M I M OCAKBASı
Bağdat Cad. 439 Suadiye
Tel: 355 29 86
GREEN HOUSE
Acarkent Topaz Kapısı, Beykoz
Tel: 320 75 83
LAL
KEBAP
Sahilyolu Cumhuriyet Cad. 86
idealtepeTel:4173618
KATIBIM
Şemsipaşa Sahil Yolu 53,
Üsküdar
Tel: 310 90 80
NAKKAŞTEPE
Nakkaştepe Yolu 62, Kuzguncuk
Tel; 391 95 87
GALATA KULESI
KÖFTECISI
Şişhane
Tel: 24511 60
NEZIH YUVALAMA
DivanyoluCad.12/A, Sultanahmet
Tel: 51314 38
Atatürk Cad, 64, Erenköy
Tel: 411 6875
GELIK
TIKE
Sahil Yolu, Bakırköy
Tel; 560 72 82
Hacı Adil Cad. 4. Aralık 1,2.
Levent Tel: 281 88 71
HACıDAN T E K BASıNA
ULUDAĞ
NispetiyeCad. 23, Etiler
Tel; 28012 76
istanbul Cad. Florya
Tel; 624 95 90
The Night Life
if you wish, you can
visit a house at
Sulukule and watch the
lively
belly-dancing
"beautiful girls" while
sipping your rakı.
One of the programs
of the night clubs in
rows will definitely
suit
you! The variety of
Istanbul nights has no
limitsl
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The Most Famous Restaurant & Night Club in Turkey Since 1949 I
Fun and Entertainment
Kervansaray Restaurant & Niglit Club is
located in beautiful Istanbul, between
Lütfi Kırdar Convention & Extiibition center
and Hilton Hotel
If you are planning to be in Istanbul
Kervansaray invites you to ttie most
famous traditional Turkisti show for an
unforgettable night. Since 1949 the most
legendary night club in Turkey has
welcomed millions of spectators who have
come to admire the famous shows.
Kervansaray offers private salons which
are ideal for events of every size and kind,
including weddings, receptions, business
meetings and parties. Whether you are
planning for 10 or 500 guests, our
experienced special events staff will work
with you to select a menu, arrange
entertainment and special services and
create the perfect setting for your event.
Our chefs have designed menus that
assure your guests impressive cuisine,
with packages to fit any budget.
Every night at the sound of our orchestra
guests fram all over the world taste our
delicious Turkish & intemational foods and
make fun of Kervansaray's new show.
Dinner Time: 19:30
Show Time: 21:00
Cumhuriyet Str. No:30 Harbiye-İstanbul-TÜRKİYE
Between Hilton Hotel and Lütfi Kırdar Convention & Exhibition Center (Congress Valley)
Tel: (0212) 247 16 30/31 -(0212) 246 08 18
Fax: (0212)231 58 88
www.kervansaraygroup.com
kervansaray@superonline.com
Night Clubs
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ALİ PAŞA KONAĞr
Palanga Cad. No:1 Ortaköy
Tel: 3275252-53
ORIENT HOUSE
Tiyatro Cad, No: 27 Beyazıt
Tel: 517 34 88
PLUS
Beyoğlu
Tel: 243 63 95
REINA
ANGELIQUE
Kuruçeşme
Tel: 259 5 9 1 9 - 2 1
Meşrutiyet Cad. No: 151 Beyoğlu
Tel: 24317 94
SEVENTH HOUSE
ANGELIQUE BUZ
Nizamiye Cad, 14, Taksim
Tel: 361 0718
Salhane Sok, No: 10/2 Ortaköy
Tel: 327 28 43
COOL BAR
Levent Tel: 284 80 89
GALATA TOWER
SHAMAN
Kazancı Yokuşu, Dilson oteli altı,
Sıraselviler
Tel: 249 96 06
Şişhane
Tel: 24511 60
SWITCH
HAMMAM
Tel: 292 74 58
Sepetçiler Kasrı, Eminönü
Tel: 5116316
THE LAB
KERVANSARAY
RESTAURANT&NIGHTaUB
Cumhuriyet Cad, No: 30 Harbiye
Tel: 246 0818
U l U
Muallim Naci Cad, 241/142,
Ortaköy
Tel: 2271711
MAKARA
Nispetiye Cad, 25, Levent,
Tel: 270 45 02
Orient House
Beyoğlu
Cumhuriyet Cad. 349/1, Elmadağ
Tel: 240 68 49
THESHEBEEN
Terkos Çıkmazı, Beyoğlu
Tel: 292 2010
In an Oriental atmosphere, enjoy the "Kanun", a typical Turkish
musical instruments: discover the delights of a typical "Fasil"
orchestra: and then a pmgram extravaganza to expenence the
flavour of words and customs of our folklore and belly dancing.
Have a Turkish coffee in a Turkish home fumished with lacework
all amund. And as a final, enjoy a nostalgic journey into the very
heart of entertainment. A unique enviranment, good taste and first
class semce.
VENUE
Maslak Tel: 231 3021
ZARİFİ
Çukurlu
Çeşme Sok, 13, Beyoğlu
Tel: 292 54 80
Tiyatro Cad. No:27 Beyazıt / İstanbul
Tel: (0212) 517 3 U 8 - 5 1 7 61 63
Fax: (0212)517 75 63
www.orienthouseistanbul.com
contact@orienthouseistanbul.com
info@orienthouseistanbul.com
The Pano Şarapevi
(wine house),
once used to be the
much frequented place
of vagabonds, has
changed its identity.
The new customer
profile of Pano is
youngsters and
Intellectual of İstanbul.
The wine culture has
revived with a new
perspective. The wine
houses opened one after
another in Beyoğlu
district has turned to be
"distinguished
places."
One of tfie wine
houses that intensify
in Beyoğlu district
and increasing in
terms of number,
Şarabi...
The waiters
sing arias while
serving in this
interesting place.
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ENGINAR
ŞARABI
Şark Kapısı Sok. 4/AKuledibi,
istiklal Cad. 174. Beyoğlu
Tel: 244 46 09
Galata Tel: 293 96 97
ANDÓN
Siraselviler Cad. 89, Taksim
Tel: 251 02 22
TANHSIAVARELI
PANO
Hamalbaşı Cad. 26, Galatasaray
Tel: 292 66 64
ÇARDAK
Nevizade Sok. 13, Beyoğlu
SAPPHO
Iel;E49.25,39
Bekar Sok. 6, Beyoğlu Tel:245 06 68
Oteller Sok. 7-9, Beyoğlu
Tel: 292 55 16
VIKTORLEVI
Hamalbaşı Cad.12,
Tel: 249 60 85
Le Cigare is one of the names of ambience in istanbul. It never compensates f r o m "high quality" with its
atmosphere, music and menus. Disco music increases the t e m p o in Le Cigare at late hours.
Bars
Bars are mostly in European
side of Istanbul. The Anatolian side has
adapted to bar culture and gusto.
The "Street of Bars" in the historical
market
of Kadıköy is lively very active at nights.
In some bars of istanbul,
there is high-volume
music and
maximum entertainment.
In some others, a
romantic atmosphere is dominant.
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Şakayık Sok. 49/1 Nişantaşı
Tel: 247 46 23
ADRESS13
Tamburi Ali Efendi Sok. 11, Etiler
Tel: 263 66 98
ALWAYS
Yeni Sülün Sok. 103/3 Levent
Tel: 280 73 97
AMBIANCE
Hüsrev Gerede Sok. 13/1 Etiler
Tel: 2665750
ANCHOR
ASPARAGAS
AVNIPUB
Büyükpamakkapı Sok. 32A
Beyoğlu Tel: 252 66 31
Cumhuriyet Cad. 239, Harbiye
Tel: 24611 36
Ataköy Yat Limanı Tel: 56012 40
ALEXANDERS
BABYLON
Sümbül Sok. 51, Levent
Tel: 284 0096
Şehbender Sok. No:3
Aşmalı mescit Tel: 292 73 68
Buz Bar is one of tfie
interesting nightclubs
with a glittering
ambience.
Foreign tourist
groups also s h o w great
interest to Buz Bar.
The bar of Buz Bar is
desolate early in the
m o r n i n g , for the
habitues.
BACHUS
COUSIN'S BAR
GÜVERTE
Küçükparmakkapı İpek Sok.
No: 27 Taksim Tel: 245 29 72
Birinci Cadde 108-110 Arnavutköy
Tel: 263 63 97
Emirgan Cad. 18
Tel: 277 87 53
BARCELONA
CHURCHILL'S BAR
Mis Sokak 10, Beyoğlu
Tel: 292 43 21
Birinci Cadde 41-43
Amavutköy
BARVA
ÇALıNTı
Marina Regetta karşısı, Ataköy Tel:
5606035
BAR-O-METRE
SıraseMlerCad. 77, Taksim
Tel: 293 02 87
BILSAK5.KAT
Soğancı Sok. 7, Cihangir
Tel: 293 37 74
Abdi ipekçi Cad. 23/3 Teşvikiye
Tel: 219 90 09
CABARET CINE
YeşilpınarSok. 2, Arnavutköy
Tel: 257 74 38
CADDE-I KEBIR
İmam Adnan Sok. 7, Beyoğlu
Tel: 251 7113
HEZARFEN
SıraseMler Billurcu Sok. 25,
İstiklal Cad, 365/2, Beyoğlu
Tel: 252 58 44
Beyoğlu
Tel: 244 26 19
ÇUBUKLU
JAMES JOYCE
HAYAL
Zambak Sok 6, Beyoğlu
Tel; 23418 92
Tel: 413 68 80
JAZZCAFE
DALMAZ CENTER
Hasnun Galip Sok, 20, Beyoğlu
TeL2450516
Nispetiye Cad, 50
Tel: 257 60 60
DULCıNEA
Meşelik Sok, 20 Beyoğlu
Tel: 24510 71
İnönü Cad.30/AGümüşssuyü
Tel: 251 7251
KAKTÜS
İmam Adnan Sok.
Tel: 249 59 79
KARAOKE
ECE
Tramvay Cad. 104,
Kuruçeşme
Tel: 265 96 00
CUE POINT BILLIARD BAR
ıRıSHPUB
Bumnbahçe, Çubuklu
CAFEıN
imam Adnan Sok. 30, Beyoğlu
Tel: 293 57 61
Büyük Parmakkapı Sok. 19,
Beyoğlu
Tel: 413 68 80
ÇIÇEK BAR (ARIFIN YERIı
Abdi ipekçi Cad. 17/1 Nişantaşı
Tel: 341 09 36
CHARIOT
Maslak Oto Sanayii
Tel: 285 27 30
HAYAL KAHVESI
Küçükparmakkapı Sok. 27.
Beyoğlu Tel: 244 57 43
KAHVESI
BUZ BAR
HANGAR 2019
ESKI KULIS
Atlas Pasajı, Beyoğlu
Tel: 243 20 46
ESCOBAR
Çalıkuşu Sok, 13, Levent
Tel: 281 91 49
EYLÜL
Birinci Cadde 23, Arnavutköy
Tel: 25711 09
Nispetiye Cad, 50/2 Etiler
Tel; 263 60 78
KEMANCı ROCK BAR
Sıraselviler Cad. 69/1 Taksim
Tel: 251 2723
LECIGAR
Neşeli Sok. No;3
4.Levent Tel; 276 86 88
LıFEROOF
İstiklal Cad. İmam Adnan Sok.
No: 12 Beyoğlu Tel: 244 04 86
MAGMA
Akarsu Sok, 5, Galatasaray
Tel; 29511 19
FERMUAR
Muallim Naci Cad, 120, örtaköy
Tel; 227 70 62
FELIÇITA
Cevdet Paşa Cad. 342, Bebek
Babyîon
MANASTRE
Dernek Sok, 16, Beyoğlu
Tel: 238 09 33
MARINA
Tel; 26314 39
Rıhtım Sok 18, Yeşilköy
Tel; 574 55 75
FLAMINGO
MIĞFER
Ataköy Marina
TeL661 7604
İstiklal Cad. Adakule yanı Beyoğlu
Tel: 292 73 90
KARAFAKI
GRAMOFON BAR
NISPET
Tünel Meydanı 3, Tünel
Tel: 293 07 86
Nispetiye Cad. Etiler
Tel: 287 27 57
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NORTHSHıELDS
ŞAZIYE
HERA
Akaretler Sıraevleri 1/3 Beşiktaş
2591806
Yıldız Posta Cad. 28/1 Gayrettepe
Tel: 229 62 63
Kadite Sok, 10 Kadıköy
Tel: 346 0413
Alaşehir Blv. Ata 4-Plaza,Ataşetıir
TESADÜF
LA BARBA
Tel: 45614 74
Nispetiye Cad. 49, Etiler
Tel: 265 89 98
iskele Sok. 23,
Caddebostan
Tel:411 9808
AFM Fitaş Beyoğlu
Tel: 29211 11
THE WALL
Ayhan Işık Sok. 5-A Beyoğlu
Kaymakçı Sok. 14, Ortaköy
Tel: 23619 03
Tel: 251 1428
TRIBUNAL
PUPA
Muammer Karaca Çıkmazı 3,
Beyoğlu Tel: 240 71 79
PAPIRÜS
Birinci Cadde 17/2 Arnavutköy
Tel: 265 65 33
VOGUE
RIO BRAVO
Spor Cad. BJKABlok,
Beşiktaş Tel: 227 44 04
NATURELSAMBAR
PavlonyaSok. 40, Bahariye
Tel: 414 77 66
NORTHSHıELDS
iskele Cad. 19 Caddebostan
Tel: 36314 31
PANDORA
Kadife Sok. 20,
Kadıköy
istiklal Cad, 303, Beyoğlu
ZIHNI & FRIENDS
Tel: 292 92 69
Muallim Naci Cad. 119,
Kuruçeşme
Tel: 25811 54
ROCKHOUSE
Dereboyu Cad. 36/38 Ortaköy
RUBIN
İskele Cad. 8, Üsküdar
Tel: 391 8824
Tel: 2591942
SEFAHATHANE
Atlas Sineması Pasajı. Beyoğlu
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ASIAN SIDE
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Tel: 251 2245
AMPHORA
SHERLOCKHOLMES
Bağdat Cad. 474. Suadiye
Tel: 355 35 08
Çalıkuşu Sok. 5, Levent
Tel: 281 63 72
BOTANıC
LOKANTA
Bağdat Cad. 304,
Caddebostan
Tel: 356 38 80
Tepebaşı Meşrutiyet Cad. No: 147
Beyoğlu Tel: 245 5810
GEORGE
ŞAMATA
:
Adnan Saygun Cad. 36, Ulus
Tel: 325 47 47
Beykoz Bumn Bahçe Ağaçlı
Mesire Yeri G+H Blok Çubuklu
Tel: 425 07 21
I
Serasker Cad, Osmancık Sok,
No: 13, Kadıköy
Tel: 349 99 56
TEACHER'S BRITISH PUB
Kadife Sok, 1/2 Kadıköy
Tel: 414 29 54
TELIS
Misbah Muhayyiş Sok,
No: 6/3 Kadıköy
Tel: 345 87 27
TELEPHONE
Kalamış Marina
Tel: 414 35 71
Vogue-
Cafes are the itidispensable
parts of the cultures of the
cities. The typical symbol of
the cultures that the city forms
an identity and language on its
own. The cafe alternatives that
suit every budget and taste,
from the stylish and elite ones,
to the modest ones in
istanbul.
I kinds of tea and
coffee, local and
imported, can be found
in the cafes.
Cafe's by the Bosphorous, places where residents of all ages seek refugee.
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ARKA BAHÇE
KalebahçeSok.19, Rumelihisarı
Tel: 265 38 48
ASSKCAFE
Muallim Naci Cad. 170,
Kuruçeşme Tel: 265 47 34
ALLSPORTS
Çamlık Yolu, Biler
Tel: 257 42 99
ARMANı CAFE
Maçka Cad. 35, Teşvikiye
Tel: 224 44 77
BAOUETTA
Küçük Bebek Cad. 6, Bebek
Tel: 263 60 64
BEBEK KORU
CevdetPaşaCad. 120, Bebek
CAFE CıTY
CAFECREME
CAFE DE PERA
Süleyman Saba Cad. 45,
Değirmen Sok. 12, Ortaköy
Hava Sok. 17/2 Beyoğlu
Tel: 249 95 98
Tel: 327 63 63
Tel: 236 9517
CAFE ÇAYDANLıK
CAFE CONTACT
ıCad.8,
İskele Meydanı, Ortaköy
Tel: 227 83 69
CAFE DES THEATRES
Muallim Naci Cad. 80, Ortaköy
Tel: 259 39 90
CAFE DIVAN
Tel: 224 97 24
CAFE DE PERA
CAFECONTERTO
inşirah Yokuşu, Bebek Çıkmazı 1,
Nispetiye Cad. 60, Etiler
Tel: 287 58 89
Tel: 52710 53
Hollywood Cafe
Bebek
Cevdet Paşa Cad. 125,
Bebek
CAFEDU LEVANT
Rahmi Koç Sanayi Müzesi,
Hasköy
Tel: 235 63 28
CAFEFRAPPE
Bekar Sok. 21, Beyoğlu
Tel: 29315 24
CAFE GRAMOFON
Tünel Meydanı 3, Tünel
Tel: 293 07 86
CAFE KAFKA
BELLA
Rumeli Cad. 53/A Nişantaşı
Tel: 247 87 26
Yeni Çarşı Cad. 26/1 Galatasaray
Tel: 24519 58
CAFE KEYIF
BEYOĞLU S A N A T EVI
Abdullah Sok. 22/1, Beyoğlu
Tel: 252 61 96
Mim Kemal Öke Cad,1/4 Nişantaşı
Tel: 225 2019
CAFELEBON
CAFE ARA
Tosbağ Sok. 8, Galatasaray
Tel: 245 45 05
istiklal Cad. 445, Beyoğlu
Tel: 252 54 60
A r k a Bahçe
Cafe in Rumeli Hisarı
is especially the
favourite of the
youngsters.
CAFEM&N
istil<lal Gad. 74, Beyoğlu
Tel: 244 57 8
They enjoy the
fascinating beauties of
the B o s p h o r u s in this
d r e a m y cafe a m o n g
the f l o w e r s and green,
w h i l e laying on the
c u s h i o n s on the floor,
h a m m o c k s and deck
chairs.
CAFE MAVI
Abdi ipekçi Cad. 20, Nişantaşı
Tel: 246 51 05
CAFE OPERA
Hotel Mercure.Tepebaşı
Tel: 251 46 46
CAFEPARK
Meşrutiyet Cad. 149, Tepebaşı
Tel: 293 62 79
CAFE RENOIR
Beyaz Karanfil Cad. 7,3. Levent
Tel: 27013 48
CAFE SWISS
Köybası Sok. 237, Yeniköy
Tel: 2 ¿ 32 77
CAFETANTUNI
istiklal Cad. 445, Beyoğlu
Tel: 252 42 47
CAFEWIEN
Reasürans Çarşısı, Teşvikiye
Tel: 231 89 63
CAFE ZANZÍBAR
Reasürans Çarşısı, Teşvikiye
Tel: 233 80 46
KAHVEDAN
PARK CAFE
Akarsu Cad. 50, Cihangir
Tel: 292 40 30
Akmerkez Etiler
Tel: 2821058
KOYU KAHVE
PATISSERIE GEZI
Çukurcuma, Beyoğlu
Tel: 251 77 14
Nispetiye Cad. Petrol Sitesi
7. Blok, Levent
Tel: 282 82 20
KÖY CAFE
Eyüp Tel: 581 2696
K.V
REFIKA
istiklal Caddesi, Tünel
Tel: 25143 38
MüeyyetSok.11, Tünel
Tel: 245 56 52
L E R E R
Çukurcuma, Beyoğlu
Tel: 245 26 08
LIVING ROOM CAFE
FERIYE
COOKBOOK
Güzelbahçe Sok. 5/2 Nişantaşı
Tel: 21913 94
ÇırağanCad.1240rtaköy
Tel: 257 89 31
LINAS SANDWICH CAFE
HOLLYWOOD CAFE
PIERRE LOTı CAFE
Holiday Inn Crown Plaza, Ataköy
Tel: 560 81 00
ROCK HOUSE CAFE
Princess Hotel, Ortaköy
Tel: 25911 42
SPORT HOUSE CAFE
Pnncess Hotel, Maslak
Tel: 285 09 00
TEALOUNGE
Ceylan Intercontinental Hotel,
Taksim
Tel: 231 21 21
Aznavur Pasajı 212 Kat:6 Beyoğlu
Tel: 29319 43
Valikonağı Cad. 30,
Nişantaşı
Tel: 2251212
HOME STORE
MANGIA
Akmerkez, Etiler
Tel: 282 02 53
Ihlamur yolu Sok. Nişantaşı
Tel: 230 29 83
Rumeli Cad. 58., Nişantaşı
Tel: 234 26 20
TOUCHDOWN
ISTASYON CAFE
MANHATTAN
Ray Sok. 2, Bakırköy
Tel: 310 30 40
Güzelbahçe Sok. 14, Nişantaşı
Tel: 234 33 79
Abdi ipekçi Cad. 53/11
Teşvikiye
Tel: 231 3671
KAFIKA
MYOTT
BolahenkSok.8, Cihangir
Tel: 244 51 76
iskele Sok. 14, Ortaköy
Tel: 2589317
TIKINA
VAKKOCAFE
istiklal Cad. 123-125, Beyoğlu
Tel: 251 40 92
Every cuisine also has its cafe in istanbul. The extremely attractive and m o d e r n cafes that serve French,
G e r m a n , Italian and even Portuguese-Spanish tastes are no longer f o r e i g n t o the people of i s t a n b u l .
VAKKORAMACOFFEE
ESKICI
Osmanlı Sol<. 13, Taksirm
Tel: 251 15 71
Rumeli Cad 80, Osmanbey
Tel: 224 40 30
Tulumbacı Asım Sok. 6,
Söğütlüçeşme, Kadıköy
Tel: 345 76 21
KADIFE CHALET
YENI OPERA CAFE
Kadife Sok. 29, Kadıköy
Tel: 347 85 96
inönü Cad. 73/A Taksim
Tel: 245 20 42
KAHVE BAHANE
Kadife Sok. 27, Kadıköy
Tel: 292 40 30
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LIMONLUK
mm
istiklal Cad. E
Tel: 243 55 30
35
İcadiye Cad. 30, Kuzguncuk
Tel: 492 96 44
MADO
ANTÍQUECAFE
Göksu Cad.1,Anadoluhisarı
Tel: 332 24 00
Cemil Topuzlu Cad. Kurukahveci
Sok. 9, Fenerbahçe
Tel: 360 34 06
PANDORA
Kadife Sok. 20, Kadıköy
Tel: 346 8814
ART CAFE
Bağdat Cad. 174, Selamiçeşme
Tel: 359 23 89
BAHÇE & BAHÇE
Mektep Sok 7/9 Moda
Tel: 338 70 40
CAFE ANTRE
Miralay Nazım Sok. Kadıköy
Tel: 338 34 83
CAFE & SHOP
Miralay Nazım Sok. 35, Bahariye
Tel: 337 49 20
ROMANTIKA
Fenerbahçe Parkı
Tel: 336 97 45
CAFETERAS
Bağdat Cad. 312/4 Erenköy
Tel: 369 00 37
TRıARDAART
Caferağa Mah. 18/1 Moda
Tel: 418 02 77
CAFE VIVACE
Marks& Spencer içi,
Şaşkınbakkal
Tel: 467 4213
WHOLLY WOOD CAFE
CAFE DEL MONDO
CHAKRA
WISHNECAFE
Bağdat Cad. 495/A,Suadiye
Tel: 478 34 91
Çınarlı Sok. 4, Suadiye
Tel: 368 21 53
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CAFE COGNAC
Ogün Sok. 288/A Caddebostan
Tel: 386 28 38
Bağdat Cad. 246/B Erenköy
Tel: 467 4411
Koşuyolu Cad. 31,Koşuyolu
Social Clubs
Sports ıs not only
connposed of football
and basketball. The
areas such as tennis,
riding, shooting and
water sports are also
very popular a m o n g the
young and old people
of istanbul.The
possibilities of
performing and
improving these sports
are highly available in
istanbul.
T h e Color of T h e Life
The social life is coloured by
clubs now. The social clubs
that you can meet your any
kind of need, also enable you
to have new hobbies. If you
wish to satisfy to green, ride,
play tennis and golf or enjoy
sailing, here is the list of fullfeatured equipped clubs:
Water Sports
Beneath the Seas
Diving Is an ideal sports for
those willing to explore the
mystery beneath the sea. This
sports, many people
Interested
In, Is as dangerous as exciting
It Is. Hence, It Is a must to get
trained and experienced for
those who are willing to
explore the blue depths. The
training diving
generally
begins in the pools and then
continues In Marmara,
Saros
and Ayvalık with
accommodated
tours. You can
also get training on
underwater
photography
salvage diving,
yachting,
lifeguarding and first aid as
well as obtaining
diving
equipments In these centres
and clubs.
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BALıKADAM
AKTIF
İskele Çıkmazı 69 81070
Caddebostan/İst
Tel: O 216 355 56 Hata! Bilinmeyen
anahtar değişkeni.
KULÜBÜ SPOR DERNEĞI
Eşref Efendi sok. 5/1
Pangaltı-İstanbul
Tel: O 212 230 38 39
TURKUAZ BALıKADAM
SCUBA YAK-ARGOS DALıŞ MERKEZI
EĞITIM
MERKEZI
Tevfik Erdönmez Sok.
No: 22/2 Esentepe/İST
Tel: O 212 213 08 57
POSEIDON SUALTı
MERKEZI
Yıldız cad. 10/A Beşiktaş/İst
Tel: 0 212 259 16 06
ISTANBUL DALıŞ OKULU
Zuhurat Baba mah. Gençler cad. 36/1
Bakırköy/İst
Tel: O 212 570 66 83-570 29 51
BALıKADAMLARı
Recep Paşa Cad. Selçuk Apt. U/8
Taksim/İst
Tel: 0212 238 51 07/08
MARESDıVıNGCENTER
Recep Peker Cad. Varol Sitesi. 44/G
Kızıltoprak/İst
Tel: O 216 349 53 28
i
Tenis
One of the favourite
sports in recent
years is tenis.
Actually despite of
the fact that we
explored this sports
a bit late, however
we are working hard
to compensate.
Tennis clubs are
providing a wide
range of possibilities
for the ones to that
are interested from
beginners'
training
to tournaments.
Riding
Riding is an extremely
aesthetic
sports that is the outcome of the
perfect harmony of the horse and
the human. Besides being
aesthetic, there lies love and trust
In the basis of riding. In the riding
courses in the various clubs the
subjects such as horse care,
feeding, riding
equipment,
beginning of a competition are
taught
DURUSU PARK BINICILIK KULÜBÜ
B. Çekmece
(0212) 767 90 38
GALATASARAY BINICILIK KULÜBÜ
Maslak
(0212) 276 22 93
KEMER ATLı SPOR
Kemerburgaz
(0212) 239 72 02
SIPAHI OCAĞı KULÜBÜ
Maslak (0212) 276 2231
Golf
The pleasure of getting rid of
stress on green lawn is great
Golf, the sports of all ages,
invites the ones who want to
save their mental and physical
4. LEVENT TENİS KULÜBÜ
4. Levent
(0212)279 2710
ISTANBUL TENIS
KULÜBÜ
istinye (0212)22919 68
TENIS, ESKRIM V E
DAĞCıLıK KULÜBÜ
4. Levent
(0212) 262 01 68
health. Kemer Golf Kulübü,
located at Belgrat Ormanı next to
Kemerburgaz, 18km away from
İstanbul, is almost testing your
golf skills with its 9 hole field.
Klassis Golf Kulübü at Silivri, at
65km distance from İstanbul, is
the second biggest golf club In
the city with its 9 and 18 hole
fields. The curing effect of golf
sports, described as the
harmony of human with the
nature and concentration, on
human health is determined.
KEMER GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Kemerburgaz
(0212) 239 77 70
KLASSIS GOLF CLUB
Silivri
Tel: 0212 748 46 00
Gymnastics,
body building, aetiobics
One of the most popular ways of
getting rid of extra weight and
becoming healthy is attending to
a gymnasium. There are many
alternatives in this area from the
most modest ones to the most
famous ones. Choose one of
them and attend regularly You
will see the difference.
GYMNASIUM
Sports & health club
Maslak
(0212) 276 8 8 65
KORUKENTGYM
Korukent
(0212) 2 5 7 26 3 6
VAKKORAMA
Taksim
( 0 2 1 2 ) 2 5 1 15 71
THE MARMARA
GYM
Taksim
(0212) 251 46 96
SQUASH
Veges
Etiler
(0212) 257 55 56
Carting
Karting was a sports
we used to know
little about until
recent years. But
now the number of
the carting runways
in istanbul has
increased a lot.
Carting is a starting point for
those interested
in
motorsports.
The crating
tournaments,
including
races
in various
categories,
organised by Federation
of
Automobile
Sports, are generally
very
competitive.
It is possible to find
various
carting tracks in the city.
KARTING SPOR KULÜBÜ DERNEĞI
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Boat Tours
io6
Boat T o u r s
Enjoying the Bosphorus on Board
İstanbul and Bosphorus are an
inseparable couple. Thinking of them
separately Is almost Impossible. Even If
Its attractiveness
remain
unchanged
during cold winter days, the delight of
Bosphorus is another beauty during the
summer. You can enjoy the view on the
boat that is cruising between the "yali"s
lined up on either sides of the
Bosphorus,
while eating delicious dishes or sipping
your drinks. And if there Is moonlight
in
the dark of the night, a cool night, you
can't get enough, Is waiting for you.
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Shopping in İstanbul
N e w world
trend in s h o p p i n g :
TURKCELL
STANBUL
SHOPPING
FESr
ISTAMU'I-,
WHCRH SHOrnNG
A risrivAi.
Istanbul Shopping Fest 2004
is an Istanbul Chamber Of
Commerce (ITO),
Association
of Turkish Travel Agencies
(TURSAB),
Istanbul
Municipality and Turkish Hotel
Associations (TUROB) initiated
tourism project
envisioned
primordially to support the
important mission of
establishing Istanbul as a
world brand.
The fest involves many urban and cultural aspects such
as traveling, shopping, entertainment and arts, and
envisions to promote the strong economical potential of
Istanbul as well as become a yearly awaited event.
To increase off-season tourism and further raise its profile
as the shopping capital of Europe and Asia, Istanbul will
host the Second Annual Istanbul Shopping Fest from
Jan.15 through Feb.15, offering a variety of products and
services at discounts up to 50 percent throughout the
city.
Among 5000
participants who joined
Istanbul Shopping Fest
in 2003, there were the
city's best hotels,
restaurants and
merchants,. The festivity
united all retails,
platforms and
organizations offering
consumer products and
services under this
"istanbul Shopping fest"
movement and provided
discounts and
advantages to multiple
consumer segments
through adherence to
this structure.
Given the success of both the
test run in 2002 and last year's
inaugural shopping festival,
the second annual event is
expected to receive an
overwhelming response in every
aspect attracting more
participants, domestic tourists
from outside of Istanbul and
Turks living abroad and
foreign visitors as an ideal
shopping and cultural escapade
during the city's typically slow
winter season.
Famous for the quality, diversity and
value of its goods, Istanbul attracts
shoppers from all around the world in
search of top quality as well as cheap
products. Each and every Istanbul
Shopping Fest organization will certainly
contribute in consolidating Istanbul's
image as a world brand with its successful
organization.
Everyone is invited to experience such an exclusive
festivity in Istanbul!
For more information visit
www. istanhulshoppingfest. com.
Kapaligar§i,
the trade centre of the old city,
is an authentic shopping
centre that suits every taste
and budget.
Akmerki
Shopping in Istanbul
Amazing new and old pieces
can be f o u n d in the flea
markets of İstanbul. One can
meet a new thing every day
when walking t h r o u g h Sahaflar
Çarşısı and Çmaraltı in Beyazıt.
istanbul can be visited just for shopping. There is a real
variety of brands in the shopping centres opened next to
traditional markets and bazaars in Istanbul. The world
famous brands are sold much cheaper than the world
markets in Istanbul. The best place to begin shopping is
the Kapah Çarşı (Grand Bazaar) at he old part of the city.
There are more than 4,000 shops in the streets
resembling labyrinths. The name of the streets such as
Kuyumcular Sokağı (jewellers), Halıcılar
Sokağı (carpet sellers), Takkeciler
Sokağı reminds the different trade
groups that used to work at parts of
the Bazaar peculiar to them. This is
still, the trade centre of the old city
and an authentic shopping area that
has something for any taste and
budget. Turkish handicrafts, world
famous carpets, hand-dyed bright
ceramics, copper and brass mirrors and
pipes made of meerschaum are lovely
souvenirs and presents. The golden jewellery in the welllighted windows dazzles the passers-by.
The leather and suede goods of the best quality have very
reasonable prices. Rare antiquity can be found in Eski
(Old) Bedesten, located in the middle of the Bazaar.
Hoping to find a piece remaining from decades ago
makes it worthy to stroll around here. Next to Yenicami
at Eminönü is the Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) or the
Spice Bazaar takes you to the dreamy world of the East.
The attractive smell Cinnamon, cummin, mint, thyme
and many other types of herbs and spice spreads in the
air. Another point in the old city, Sultanahmet, has also
become a shopping area. It is possible to watch the
craftsworker and buy their products in Istanbul Sanatları
The atmosphere of the distinguished shops in Taksim, IMişantaşı and Şişli is just the opposite of the chaos in
the market places. In the shops at İstiklal, Cumhuriyet and Rumeli streets, selling the stylish models made of
the high quality textiles of Turkey, you can do your shopping comfortably.
To
no
Çarşısı in Mehmet Efendi Medresesi from the :
century and Caferaga Medresesi made by Sinan in the
r6^^ century. The Under the vault of the Arasta
(the part of the bazaar for the same artisans) of
Sultanahmet Mosque creates interesting view and
possibility of shopping.
The atmosphere of the distinguished shops in Taksim,
Nişantaşı and Şişli is just the opposite of the chaos in the
market places. In the shops at İstiklal, Cumhuriyet and
Rumeli streets, selling the stylish models made of the
high quality textiles of Turkey, you can do your
shopping comfortably. Wonderful jewellery, delicate
bags and shoes are also available. Ataköy Galleria in
Ataköy and Akmerkez in Etiler houses
branches of the most elegant stores of
istanbul. In the Asian part, similar goods
are available in Bahariye and Bağdat
streets, and Capitol shopping centre.
Amazing new and old pieces can be found in the
flea markets of istanbul. One can meet a n e w thing every
day when walking through Sahaflar Çarşısı and Çmaraltı
in Beyazıt. The goods are sold in the wheelbarrows or on
the ground clothes on Sundays in the pedlar market
between Sahaflar Çarşısı and Kapalı Çarşı
(Grand Bazaar). Horhor Çarşısı is full of shops selling
furnitures of all ages and quality. The flea markets are
open everyday; in Topkapi district, Cihangir Çukurcuma Sokağı (street), Üsküdar - Büyük Hamam
Sokağı, Kadıköy - around Çarşı stop, between Eminönü
and Tahtakale. W h e n driving towards the upper parts of
the Bosphorus on a Sunday, the lively market place
between Büyükdere and Sarıyer must be seen.
You should ask to sales
represantatives if tax free
is applicable to the
goods.
Covered and Open Bazaars
The small and attractive
Sahaflar Çarşısı that tourists
enjoy walking around is
located between Kapali Çarşı
(Grand Bazaar) and the Sultan
Beyazıt Mosque.
The Egyptian Market
A considerable part of the Yeni
Cami Complex is the Egyptian
Market (Mısır Çarşısı) or the Spice
Market. The name originates from
the fact that the market was
originally endowed with the Cairo
imposts, especially the spices.
Although the number has decreased
recently, the majority of the loo
shops in the market are traditional
spice or meze shops. The flower
market, fish market, cheese shops
and green grocers also talce part in
the market. You can taste and buy
different kind of cheese from the various parts of Turkey,
traditional Turldsh delight, spice and coffee, the fruits and
desserts you have never tried such as date, dried fig, oleaster,
kuş üzümü, lokma, baldava and tulumba here.
Eminönü Meydanı
Antique Books Market
Sahaflar Çarşısı, a small market of second hand and
antique book sellers is located between the Kapah Çarşı
(Grand Bazaar) and the Sultan Beyazıt Mosque. In some
20 shops, of which some are really small, there are many
books ranging from the classics of Marxism to Turkish
and Arabic editions of Koran. Books on the Ottoman
history, translation from world literature, old volumes
on German Empire wars are some of the things you can
come across with in Sahaflar Çarşısı.
Open between 8 AM - 7 PM every day except Sunday,
Beyazıt Meydanı
Passing through the Balık Pazarı (fish market) behind Çiçek Pasajı means experiencing a new adventure'
Desserts, fresh fish, the crustácea, very fresh fruits washed and arranged with great care.
Galatasaray Fish Market
Passing through the Balık Pazan (fish market) behind Çiçek
Pasajı means experiencing a new adventure: Desserts, fresh
fish, the Crustacea, very fresh finits washed and arranged
with great care, delicious sheep cheese, lots of lands of
vegetables and a wrigghng crowd without an end.
Open between 8 AM -10 PM ever day except Sunday,
Galatasaray
Sarıyer
Fish Market
The variety of
alternatives in the
fish market of
Sanyer, located at
Bosphorus is
astonishing. The
ones that cannot
help their mouths
watering against the
appetising look of
the stands, can
satisfy their delight
in the fish
restaurants beside
the market.
The variety of alternatives in
the fish market of Sanyer,
located at Bosphorus is
astonishing.
Kapalı Çarşı
Kapaligar§i (Grand Bazaar) is an
enclianting place. This
labyrnth-like complex is
completely an Ottoman
architectural work.
Grand Bazaar
Almost a city; founded on 50 streets on an area of
I 3 3 6 m 2 , with 4,400 shops, 40 inns, mosques, mescits
(small mosques), 19 Turkish baths and fountains,
workshops, coffee-houses and pudding shops.
As the Turkish names point out, once all kinds of
goods were -and actually still is- sold here. It is safer,
since it is a covered area, hence has been an ideal place
for the shops selling valuables. Everything can be
found from souvenirs to copper, jewellery to leather,
garments to carpets and kilims, wooden objects to
antiquity, tile to glassware, nostalgic accessories,
coffee shops to Turkish delight shops.
"An extraordinary beehive composed of shops"
Mark Twain described Kapalı Çarşı. Only 2,000 of the
4,000 shops are jewellery shops. It is not difficult -but
beneficial in fact- to get lost in the biggest covered
market of the world, despite of its systematic plan
divided into rectangular.
A l m o s t a city; founded o n 5 0
streets on an area of 1 3 3 6 m 2 ,
with 4,400 shops, 4 0 inns,
mosques, mescits (small
m o s q u e s ) , 19 Turkish baths
and fountains, w o r k s h o p s ,
coffee-houses and
pudding shops.
The streets are seperated according to the professions
Eski Pazar (the Old Bedesten) is full of antiquities that are
genuine or good imitations. Silk, cotton, satin and
synthetic fabrics can be found in the north-west of the
market. The workshops processing gold are at the east
section of the market, spread in more than 60 streets. The
market, where more than 20,000 people work, is visited
by nearly half a million people w h i c h is doubled in the
eve of great holidays. By the way. Kapalı Çarşı is just a
part of a much greater and open market district,
Tahtakale. Tahtakale is on an area that extends from
Beyazıt Camii to the shores of Haliç (Golden Horn). The
unofficial exchange that determines the daily rate of
exchange of gold and foreign currency is here. Kapah
Çarşı is a money machine as well as being the greatest
show istanbul presents to the tourists. The iron gates are
closed bolts are slid every evening. There are not many
incidents of robbery in the hundreds of year history of
istanbul markets.
Open between 8 AM - 7 PM everyday
except Sunday, Beyaztt Meydanı
Markets
Shopping Centres
Galleria
Shopping centres are the favourite meeting centres among the
preferrences of those who wish to find everything at one point.
The multifunctional centres gives you the chance to
have a break, eat and even enjoy a movie while shopping.
Of course, everything you need is in these shopping centres.
M e t r o City
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Profilo!
Istanbul is literally an
attraction centre of
shopping with its
endless colours and
alternatives.
Street markets
promise a few hours
full of joy and nostalgia f o r
remembering the
acquintant smell of that
enthusiastic and
colourful c r o w d ,
as well as an economical
shopping.
Street Markets
Street markets (pazar) still create a good alternative for
economical shopping. People who generally do their
shopping at various stores get astonished
when they somehow come across with the prices in street
markets located at different neigbourhoods on specific days
of the week. The street markets at Ulus on Thursdays,
Yeşilköy on Wednesdays,
Çukurcuma
Kadıköy on Tuesdays are the most popular ones. You can
buy the garments of the latest fashion at a reasonable price
range. Besides you can meet your needs ranging from
clothes to kitchenery, bags and decorative furniture in the
street markets at Fatih on Wednesdays, Beşiktaş on
Saturdays and Fmdikzade on Fridays. Street markets
promise a few hours full of joy and nostalgia for
remembering the acquint smell of that enthusiastic and
colourful crowd, as well as an economical shopping.
Çukurcuma is the
neighbourhood of Beyoğlu,
famous with the antiquaries.
It is the favourite place for the
ones seeking very valuable
antiquities or buying cheap
furniture. Çukurcuma is such
a world that you can buy a
very cheap and old good as
well as paying billions of
lira for an antiquity.
Visit Çukurcuma to
feel the special atmosphere
even if you will not
buy anything.
Which Pazar, where, when?
Cuma Pazan
Cuma Pazan
Cumartesi Pazan
Fındıkzade
Üsküdar
Bakırköy
Beşiktaş
Friday
Friday
Saturday
Bostancı Pazarı
Çarşamba Pazan
Bostancı
Saturday
Wednesday
Fatih
Wednesday
Yeşilköy Pazan
Yeşilköy
Wednesday
Çarşamba Pazan
Pazar Pazarı
Pazartesi Pazarı
Ihlamur
Küçükçekmece
Bahçelievler
Wednesday
Perşembe Pazarı
Perşembe Pazan
Etiler
Merter
Perşembe Pazarı
Perşembe Pazarı
Perşembe Pazan
Erenköy
Ulus
Suadiye
Kadıköy/Söğütlüçeşme
Cumartesi Pazarı
Salı Pazarı
Sunday
Monday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Tuesday
One of the other popular trends of recent years is wearing
second hand garments. The number of the followers of this style
is increasing, especially among the marginal. It Is an economical
and original style. What do you think? If you are Interested in
"second hand", we listed the necessary addresses.
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Culture and Art
İstanbul that accustomed to
"the universal culture"
The come and goes of the most famous artists of the
world are no longer "sensational events" for the people
of İstanbul; because İstanbul has a determining role in
"the universal culture circulation."
Istanbul has taken its place
among the main cultural
capitals of the world.
Not so long, some 20-25 years ago, Istanbul used to be all
over the place v^^hen a foreign artist came. This famous
guest used to be the focus of the public opinion. All the
columns and cameras used to be directed to that person.
Even the most serious columnists could not help
mentioning "the sensational visit."
It has changed now. The visits of the most popular, the
most distinguished, the most famous singers, stars and
groups are simply not m u c h "sensational" for Istanbul.
Because, Istanbul has taken its place among "the main
cultural capitals" of the world such as Paris, Rome, N e w
York, Vienna and London. Istanbul, with its
cultural/historical/natural riches that the whole
humanity admires, is "an open air museum." Its giant
surface area and population, whether they want or not, is
taking Istanbul next to the main megapolises of the
world. W i t h all these "plus" and "minus" qualities,
istanbul is an an open air m u s e u m with its unique cultural,
historical and natural riches that the whole humanity admires.
istanbul is certainly a "world city" and "city of culture"
today...
The population of istanbul is a very interesting mosaic.
People from all social groups are represented in this city.
The immigration rush from all parts of Turkey has
brought istanbul to be "the synthesis of this country." It
is hard to say that "the education and culture level" is at
the same level with western cities, in the demography.
But the "intelligentsia" of is strong enough to be
dominant in the cultural life of the city. Or, "the
intellectuals of istanbul" are not only in "art/literature
areas", they are represented in many areas. For instance,
most of "the businessmen at the top" are the active
elements of this "intelligentsia." istanbul is organizing
most of the festivals that has universal prestige owing to
their efforts. Besides, istanbul has gained many of the
cultural complexes that evoke admiration by the
"culture and art foundations" they estabhshed. Briefly;
The very strong "intelectual consensus" of istanbul in
terms of quality has accomplished the mission to take
this city among "the universal culture capitals" with a
great success, istanbul has taken its place among "the
world cities that could assimilated universal culture"
despite of its mixed demographic structure by the efforts
of its intellectuals.
Most of "the businessmen at
the t o p " are the active
elements of this
"intelligentsia." istanbul is
organizing most of the festivals
that has universal prestige
owing to their efforts.
Art galleries with great
ambition, bookstores and artcafes have become c o m m o n
places in Istanbul.
Ibrahim Çal
Today, culture is a part of the
daily life in istanbul. Even the
people at the "average"
cultural level can not be out of
the cultural activities.
Culture, in daily life
Today, culture is a part of the daily life in istanbul. Even the
people at the "average" cultural level can not be out of the
cultural activities. W e can watch the movies that are in
vision at the same time with America and Europe, while
enjoying the technologies such as the "Dolby Full-Stereo" in
comfortable seats at the multi-salon cinemas. Art galleries
with great ambition, bookstores and art-cafes have become
common places in istanbul.
The names of the western cities such as Paris Rome, London,
New York could create the association of a "Pantheon" even
in an intellectual's mind some 20-25 years ago. In other
words, we used to consider these cities as "culture-art
temples." ' W h y can not istanbul be such a city?" we used to
lament, istanbul has shown such a dynamic during the past
years that, it even left some of those "Pantheons" behind in
terms of universal artistic activities, istanbul has literally
accustomed to famous western artists, whose visit would be
considered as a miracle some 20-25 years ago. The biggest
"stars" of the world are coming to international cinema,
classical music and jazz festivals.
Massive A t t a c k
The interest to their concerts and recitals are of course very
much. The tickets are sold out immediately. However,
except from this interest that has completely "artistic and
aesthetic" qualities, these "famous guests" are not in the
focus of the pubhc opinion. Their visits do not create
"sensations" but considered to be "normal." Only the
"culture-art section" of the printed and visual media is
interested in them with an academic point of view. They just
give their concerts and go.
Sultans of the Dance has achieved a first in Turkey in terms of practising the folk dances in m o d e m music
f o r m s . The s h o w that the spectatir shoed great interest is going on a w o r l d tour...
The preferred city
istanbul is "a preffered city" in terms of international art
activities. This is because the art-lovers of İstanbul are
respectful to the art and the artist.
The famous performance artists feel themselves very
comfortable in İstanbul concerts. Because the audience is
very well aware of "the rituel of watching an artistic
performance." The artist knows that he or she v^ll
not come across with a impudent or
disrespectful behaviours. It is the same for the
international picture galleries, biennials
and visual activities. Neither the spectator
nor the critic leave their "respectful
attitude against the artist." Hence the
myths of traditional pop-rock genres,
giants of jazz, contemporary legends
of classical western music are always
in İstanbul, on the stage.
The preferred city.
İstanbul is "a
preferred city" in
terms of intemational
art activities.
To sum up; İstanbul is a city that can
add compassion next to its giant size
in terms of living area and
population, and sailing to assimilate
the universal culture while
"welcoming" it v^th utmost hospitality: a
"world city"... In this case, it deserves to
be called "universal culture capital"
A scene f r o m
Bolshoi Ballet
Bostancı Gösteri Merkezi
The cultural
activities in İstanbul are
intensified especially in
Beyoğlu district in
Istanbul.
Cultures Centers
Merkezi
Tel: 346 51 0 9 - 3 4 8 80 7 2
Aksanat
Bulunmaz Kültür Merkezi
Rıfat İ l g a z K ü l t ü r M e r k e z i
TeL(0212)2523500(4hat)
Tel: (0212) 251 8 5 23
Tel: 293 23 9 8 - 9 9
Goethe Enstitüsü (Alman
C e m a l Reşit R e y K o n s e r
Tarık Zafer T u n a y a Kültür
Kültür Merkezi)
Salonu
Merkezi
Tel: (0212) 249 20 09
249 45 82
Tel: (0212) 248 0 8 63
Tel:
Evin S a n a t G a l e r i s i
Yapı Kredi K ü l t ü r M e r k e z i
Altunizade Kültür Merkezi
Tak H a m a m Sk. 12/1
Tel:
Tel:
333 65 28
The Italian Cultural
Centre
Müjdat G e z e n S a n a t
Bostancı
Tel: (0216) 3 8 4 72 10
Artmosfer Sanat
Köybası C a d . P a r k A p t .
2 7 4 Yalılar Yeniköy
Tel: (0212) 223 13 14
Bebek
Y u n u s E m r e Kültür v e
S a n a t Merkezi
Fransız Kültür Merkezi
Tel:
Taksim
TeL: (0212) 249 07 76
İngiliz K ü l t ü r H e y e t i
Hacı E m i n Efendi S k . -
Tel: (0212) 252 7 4 7 4 - 7 8
37/5 Nişantaşı
İspanyol Kültür Merkezi
A t a t ü r k K ü l t ü r Evi
Tel:
3 9 0 40 19
İstanbul S a n a t Merkezi
Tel: (0212) 256 3 7 51 - 2 3 5
14 99
Tel: (0212) 251 56 0 0 - 2 4 3
3 2 61
Tel:
İ s t a s y o n S a n a t Evi
252 9 2 22
Tel:
Beşiktaş Kültür Merkezi
Beşiktaş
Japon Enformasyon ve
Tel: (0212) 260 11 56
Tel:
Tel: ( 0 2 1 6 ) 3 4 9 91 5 5 - 5 6
B i l s a k Bilim S a n a t K ü l t ü r
Kurumu
243 28 79
243 28 99
Tel:
hat
Kültür Merkezi
Tel:
558 89 83
Cinemas
Altunizade
Capitol: 3 1 0 06 16
Ataköy
P r e s t i g e Galeria
İtalyan K ü l t ü r M e r k e z i
TeL: 223 7 8 4 3 - 4 4
Beksav
661 19 41 / 2
Zeytinburnu Atatürk
Tel: (0212) 225 20 99
Atatürk Kültür Merkezi
Avusturya KültürMerkezi
hat)
293 08 25
Tel: (0212) 2 6 4 81 5 8
Valikonağı C a d .
Tel: (Ü2Î2İ 233 8 5 2 8
293 12 70 (2
293 98 4 8
KültürMerkezi
293 3 2 49
Kadıköy Belediyesi Kültür
v e S a n a t Merkezi
Tel:
360 90 95
K a r t a l H a s a n Ali Y ü c e l
Kültür Merkezi
Tel:
353 3 7 78
Tel:
560 72 66
Ataköy Atrium
Tel:
559 80 63
Ataköy Y u n u s e m r e
Tel:
661 3 8 94
Avcılar
S t a n d a r d : Tel: 6 9 5 3 6 4 5
Bahçelievler
Holidayplex
Tel:
575 29 52
The artistic and cultural life in istanbul is extremely c o l o u r f u l . M a n y activities s u c h jazz concerts, f i l m s ,
picture exhibitions, happenings, theatre festivals, art biennial f o r m the cultural perspective of the city.
Kadıköy
Atlantis: 336 22 06
As: 336 00 50
Bahariye: 4 1 4 3 5 0 5
Brodway: 345 14 81
H a k a n : 337 96 3 7
Hollywood: 3 3 8 90 7 6
Kadıköy: 337 01 28
Moda: 3 3 7 01 2 8
Ocak: 336 3 7 71
R e x x : 3 3 6 01 12
Süreyya: 336 06 8 2
Kartal
Kartal: 386 0 6 1 6
Kozyatağı
Cinepol: 3 6 2 51 00
Levent
Movieplex: 284 3 0 0 4
Ç e v r e R a d y o : 105.7
Tel: 241 04 62
H B B F M : 93.3
Tel: 281 4 8 00
H ü r F M : 92.6
Tel: 232 21 21
İ s t a n b u l F M : 106.0
Tel: 326 86 96
İTÜ R a d y o s u : 103.8
Tel: 285 36 96
J o y F M : 100.5
Tel: 697 98 46
Karadeniz FM:98.2
Tel: 266 33 3 3
Maltepe
Grandhouse: 4 4 2 60 3 0
Maslak
A F M Princess: 285 0 6 95
Mecidiyeköy
Cineplex Odeon:
216 3 7 90
Nişantaşı
Movieplex: 219 09 60
Ortaköy
Feriye: 236 28 64
A F M Princess: 236 2 0 7 2
Bakırköy
Avşar: 583 A6 0 2
A F M Carousel: 571 83 8C
İncirli: 572 6Ü 3 9
Renk: 572 18 63
S i n e m a 74: 572 0 4 M
Beylikdüzü
The German Cultural
Centre
M e t a F M : 105.6
Tel: 2 5 2 79 55
N u m b e r O n e F M : 102.5
Tel: 503 87 14
P o w e r F M : 100.0
Tel: 252 8 6 9 4 - 9 5
R a d y o C o n t a c t : 91.1
Pendik
Güney: 3 5 4 1 3 8 8
Oscar: 390 0 9 69
Tel: 227 42 92
Silivri
Maxi Parlıment:
736 01 60
Tel: 502 95 77
Suadiye
Cinemax: 467 4 4 67
Movieplex: 411 90 61
Şişli
R a d y o S p o r t : 107.2
Radyo F o d e k s : 95.3
Tel: 215 53 26
R a d y o m e g a : 103.6
Tel: 614 46 56
Radyo 2019:96.2
Kent: 241 6 2 03
Tel: 281 91 6 1 / 2 6 9 3 3 17
Teşvikiye
A F M E r i c s o n : 2 2 4 0 5 05
A F M Migros: 852 01 90
Topkapı
Sur: 523 6 7 1 2
Beyoğlu
A k a d e m i istanbul:
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Istanbul, the dty offestimls
M e r c e d e s Sosa
Istanbul is a city of festivals besides
its thousands of years ofpast.
Classical music fans, jazz lovers, operas,
operettas, ballets, movies, exhibitions and
conferences add new colours to the cultural
structure of the city. In Istanbul, muny festivals
are organized; in which the most famous and
successful artists of the world come and present
their works in exhibitions and shows.
Malia
Festivals, organised since 1973 by
Istanbul Kültür ve Sanat Vakfi
(Istanbul Culture and Art Foundation),
have taken many awards such as ''the best festival
organization of Europe." These festivals,
organised by professional teams each have
achieved many projects successfiiUy in their own
areas, meet the expectations of and please the
national and international guests.
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International İstanbul Film Festival involves the activities such as the projection, discussion and conversation
with the directors of the important and rare films of the world cinema d u r i n g April every year.
istanbuj
The great city of Istanbul is
presenting at
www.istanbul.com its
whole spectrum.
International İstanbul Film Festival
The Istanbul Intemational Film Festival, organized by the
Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts, was first realized
in the Summer of 1982, within the frame of the
Intemational Istanbul Festival as a "Film Week" of six films.
The theme of the films participating in the Festival was
limited to "Arts and the Movies", to keep the event within
the context of the Intemational Istanbul Festival. In 1983 the
event was realized under the title of "Istanbul Filmdays",
taldng place throughout the Festival. That year 36 films were
presented to the film lovers within a span of a month.
Beginning from 1984, the event gained an identity as a
separate activity; it was shifted to the month of April and 44
films from 16 countries were screened. In 1985, two
competitive sections, one being national and the other
intemational, were included in the festival program. The
Intemational Competition section of the program consisted
of films having the theme of "arts and artists" which were
evaluated by an intemational jury, and the best film received
the "Golden Tulip Award". As for the National Competition,
a national jury evaluated the participating Turkish films and
chose the film to receive "Eczacıbaşı Foundation the Best
Film of the Year Award".
The Festival, which showed a steady growth from the days of
its establishment, aimed "to encourage the development of
cinema in Turkey, to help Turkish Cinema to attain
intemational recognition and to promote the films of
quality in the Turkish market". In the following years. The
Istanbul Intemational Filmdays firmly established its
position by screening 69 feature films in r985, 78 in 1986,
ro3 in 1 9 8 7 , 1 1 4 in 1988 and took its place among the major
"Uzak"- Nuri Bilgi Ceylan,
International İstanbul Film
Festival's winner.
film festivals of the world not only with the great nmnber of
films shown but also with the quality and the versatility of
its program.
International
İstanbul Music Festival, 1972,
is the oldest international of
İstanbul.
At the beginning of 1989 the event was recognized as "a
competitive speciahzed festival" by FIAPF (Intemational
Federation of Film Producers Associations) and was
accredited as one of the eminent film festivals of the world.
Parallel to this development, "Istanbul Filmdays" was
renamed as "Istanbul Intemational Film Festival".
Beginning from 1996, "Lifetime Achievement" and
"Honorary" Awards began to be presented to local and
intemational cinéastes, actors and actresses such as Robert
Wise, Türkan Şoray, Gillo Pontecorvo, Michelangelo
Antonioni, Claude Sautet, Elia Kazan, Peter Greenaway,
Istvan Szabo, Muhterem Nur, Faruk Kenç, Bertrand Bher,
Jerry Schatzberg ve Abbas Kiarostami, to name a few.
Since the beginning of the Festival, a total of 2.065.000
spectators attended the screenings of 2.330 films from 72
different countries.
23th Istanbul Intemational Film Festival
10-2S April 2003
International İstanbul Theater Festival
The ainfi of the Festival is not
only to present the finest
examples of the international
and Turkish theatre t o the
audience and critics, but also
to give young theatre
students and professionals
the opportunity to improve
their profession by realising
w o r k s h o p s , conferences and
exhibitions.
Each year the
International/
Istanbul Theatre Festival
attracts an audience more
than 20.000 people.
Theatre performances used to be a
part in the programme of the
Intemational Istanbul Festival,
f r f. ^ ^ » ^ ' ' organised by the Istanbul
Foundation for Culture and Arts
since 1973. By 1989 theatre performances gained an
independed identity and the new event was named 'The
Intemational Istanbul Theatre Festival'.
Every year, The Intemational Istanbul Theatre Festival
includes in its programme the finest examples of classical
and experimental theatre, dance/ physical theatre, music
theatre, theatrical concerts. From its start until today, the
finest examples of national/ intemational Groups, artists and
productions participated in the Festival.
Since 1997 the Intemational Theatre Festival
presents two "Honorary Awards" to
one intemational and one Turkish theatre personalities for
their lifetime achievment in the field of performing arts.
The awards are presented each year during the opening
ceremony of the festival.
In the last few years the Intemational
Istanbul Theatre Ferstival started to print its name under
significant Turldsh and intemational productions as a coproducer. The intention of the Festival is to improve this
attempt in future as far as conditions alow.
14th Intemational Istanbul Theatre Festival
May 2004
International istanbul Music Festival
International Ìstanbul Music
Festival, 1972, is the oldest
international of Istanbul. The
festival brings the greatest
names of the world and the
country together during JuneJuly period every year. The
festival, almost turning to be
the official parade of the
famed, gains another
importance with the galas of
many albums. The festival has
hosted the most important
artists and groups of the
world for 28 years in istanbul
such as; New York Philarmony, Orpheus Chamber
Orchestra, Alban Berg Quartet, Tokyo String Quartet, Aldo
Ciccolini, Itzhak Perlman, Julian Lloyd Webber, Mischa
Maisky, Christopher Parkening, Montserrat Caballé. The
festival is also an intermediary that brings Turkish Turkish
conductors and groups with the foreign artists on the same
stage: Kronos Quartet and Burhan Öçal (2000). The special
project in 1999 was staging. That was performed at Haghia
Eirene Museum for the first time in the world in the 27th
International istanbul Music Festival by the long time
efforts of Fabio Biondi, a violinist, conductor and
musicologist.
Marianne Faitfull
32nd International Istanbul Music Festival
June 4-July 1, 2004
Fazıl Say
International İstanbul Jazz Festival
Jazz fans in Turkey, will most readily remember the 8th of July
1984. On that very day, hearing that Chick Corea and Steve
Kujala were going to give a concert in Atatürk Cultural Centre
as part of the istanbul Festival, they had raided the box offices,
and tickets were immediately sold out. On the day of the
concert there was an unprecedented crowd outside the ACC,
and many people missed it as there were no tickets left. Chick
Corea made his own surprise at the end of the concert when he
brought Gayle Moran on stage. This unforgettable concert was
the beginning of things to come. It was a reminder that jazz
should occupy a bigger part in the istanbul Festival, and that
the musical spectrum of the Festival should be extended to
cover many other musical styles.
As years went by the emphasis on jazz in the istanbul Festival
increased. The first real rock concerts in istanbul were held in
the Open-Air Theatre as part of the İstanbul Festival program.
The number of concerts under the heading of jazz, rock and
pop grew in number every year. Then the line was crossed in
1988 and the legendary Miles Davis presented unforgettable
musical feasts in the Open-Air Theatre three nights in a row.
He was followed by Dizzy Gillespie, the Modem Jazz Quartet,
Stan Getz, Omette Coleman and many others.
As the years went by," jazz" also went beyond the limits of its
literal meaning, and the Board of Directors of the istanbul
Foundation for Culture and Arts annoimced that the ist
Intemational istanbul Jazz Festival was to be held as a separate
event. The festival was planned to be an activity embracing
concerts of many styles of music in addition to jazz; like rocl<:,
pop, blues, reggae, new age, etc. It would surpass the
boundaries of the concert sites, and question the boundary
separating the people who produce music from those who
consimie it. In short, it would be more than a series of concerts.
The result has been seven years of success with over 250
concerts by hundreds of performers and guest artists at ten
different venues and clubs... A jubilant festival taldng place in
the very heart of the city!
10th Intemational Istanbul Jazz Festival
July 4 - 20, 2003
International İstanbul Biennial
The istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts has been
organising art events for twenty four years in the fields of
classical music, jazz, film, theatre and visual arts to start a
dialogue between the Turldsh art world and intemational art
circles. Since 1987, İFCAhas pioneered an intemational
Biennial which aims at establishing an open-ended
intemational visual art exchange between artists from
different cultures. Through the four biennials that İFCA has
organised, the opportunity for the development of an
intemational cultural network has been secured not only for
the Turldsh art scene but also for the intemational artists,
curators and art critics.
September-November period every two years. From the ist
Intemational Istanbul Biennial held in 1987, Istanbul becamehost to intemationally known artists such as Bmce Nauman,
Tony Oursler, Ilya Kabal<:ov, Sarlds, Nam June Paik, Sigmar
Polke. There were special exhibitions from Austria,
Switzerland, Poland, Germany, USA, England and Yugoslavia.
Turkish artists, galleries and collectors also participated.
With the 4th Biennial, directed by Fulya Erdemci, the Istanbul
Foundation for Culture and Arts started a new and
contemporary approach in curatorial systems, allowing the
artistic director to make the selection of all the artists and to
lead the exhibition to a statement of its own through the
critical dialogue between the art works. The Artistic Director
of the 4th Biennial, René Block, invited artists who produced
works in accordance with the concept of the exhibition:
"ORIENT/ATION, The Vision of Art in a Paradoxical Worid",
and his selection of artists focused especially on the
intemational diaspora of artists. With the participation of 1 1 9
artists from 47 countries in the exhibition, Istanbul became
the centre of attention for the intemational art circles.
8th Intemational Istanbul Biennial
20 September - 16 November 2003
Curator: Dan Cameron
The Biennials
take place at different historical
places of Istanbul as the
Feshane, Hagia Eirene
M u s e u m , Yerebatan
Cistern, one of the adjunct
buildings of the
Süleymaniye Mosque
and also a former customs
warehouse by the Bosphorus
named Antrepo I used as
exhibition sites.
International Istanbul
Biennial has the
quality of being the
festival, which artists and art
lovers that wish to
experience the variety, the
colourful atmosphere and all
branches of the art at one
point await with great
excitement during
Vacation Evasions
Aya Yorgi, where people of all
religions gather for wishing
and praying on the certain
days at Buyukada that is
decorated with the
monasteries and churches
on its hills.
The Princes' Isles
^ T p ^ along one of its old names from the exiled princes and
I
the other from the monies that prefer here to retire into
_•_ seclusion, now they are now simply called The Princes'
Isles (Adalar) -it used to be Papadonissia-, perhaps the qualities
that had formed their former names are the matter of history
now. Kmahada, Burgazada, Ka^ilcadasi, Heybeliada, Biiyiilcada,
Sedefadasi are the islands that are lined parallel to the shore.
The majority of their population are minorities such as
Armenian, Greek, Jewish and recently Syrian Christians.
Tav§anadasi, Yassiada and Sivriada are located further behind.
It is imclear whether it ever used to be so, but the ferries to the
islands (ada vapuru) are no longer so pompous as mentioned
in the lyrics of a Turldsh song. Especially the ones prefer the
weekend must be ready for a noisy joumey dripping with
sweat, due to the crowd. Thus it is recommended to prefer the
worldng days of the week and spring or autumn. On the other
'
hand, Adalar is still a wonderful, almost
without any alternative for the tastes of
nostalgia such as brealdasts with Easter calce,
walldng with your lover on "amildar yolu" (the
lovers' road), renting a boat in the full moon
for phosphorescence tours in the sea, showing
yourself in the evenings around the port,
watching the movies in the open air cinema
while eating sunflower seed, drinking wine
accompanied by delicious "meze"s in a fish
restaurant; picnics with rala in the tea-glass,
pajamas and swing.
The Princes' Isles is an area where the natura is best
preserved in istanbul.
Büyükada
Büyükada; the island of monies retired into seclusion, the
centre of Adalar district, the biggest of the nine islands is a big
island as its Turldsh name refers, famous with being a land
where people of all religions gather for wishing and praying on
the certain days at the monasteries and churches decorating its
hills, drinlc Aya Yorgi (St. George) wines and where there are
no motor vehicles if you ignore the ones "official use" whose
number has increased up to the limits of patience recentiy,
with its pavilions, Anadolu Kulübü, hundreds of phaetons,
thousands of bicycles with plate numbers.
The five and twelve Idlometer phaeton tours are the easiest
and the most enjoyable way of exploring Büyül<:ada. Those
who have never tried the phaeton before, must definitely try it
once. Another way as enjoyable as this one is renting a bicycle
from one of the "rent-a-bilce"s you can find in the islands. The
only altemative left for those who do not want the former
ways is walldng. Especially, the walks up to Aya Yorgi through
the historical pavilions with well-cared gardens are
recommended. There are nine Greek-Orthodox, an Armenian
and a Latin churches as weU as a Jewish synagogue. There are
extremely nice picnic areas, countryside restaurants with
magnificent panorama, fish restaurants and beaches you can
swim. Apart from the political personalities such as Trotslcy,
one of the main leaders of the Soviet Revolution, once housed
the people of literature lilce Reşat Nuri Günteldn and
Halikamas Balıl<:çısi; Büyülcada the exile place of "ex" rulers
that were dethroned and princes who lust after the throne,
place of monies retired into seclusion has been the centre
of an extremely colourful social life over a century due to
the close interest of artists, politicians and high society as
well as carrying on its quality of being a shelter for the
dwellers and guests of istanbul where they can have a
rest, despite everything.
You can go to Büyükada by ferry from Sirkeci, Kadıleöy
and Kartal; and by ferry and sea bus from Kabataş and
Bostancı. Big motorboats also have a shuttie service from
Kartal and Bostancı in the weekends during summer.
The List ferry (vapur) from Büyükada to Sirkeci is at 8.30 PM
during the working days and 9.30 PM in the weekends. The
List ferry to Bostancı is at 11.30 PM everyday.
One of the inseperable pieces
of the urban texture are the
ferry quays. One of the m o s t
beautiful of the artistic quays is
that of Büyükada's which was
built in the latter half of the
19th century and which has
been restored t o house Cafe
Turing for those w h o want to
take a good rest on the Isle.
Büyükada, in the shade of
wooden mansions away f r o m
the noise of the city.
Due to its flora and
atmosphere resembling
Mediterranean climate,
Heybeliada is a place that m u s t
be visited during winter, not
only s u m m e r ; but certainly
during spring and fall.
Burgaz has gained its fame
with Sait Faik. There is a statue
of Sait Faik at the port.
Heybeliada
A marriage under the comet
Heybeliada that had housed the important personalities of
Turkish Hteratur such as Ahmet Rasim, Esat Mahmut
Karakurt, and Hüseyin Rahmi Gürpmar, is the second
biggest island in Adalar. The green coverts, shore and
beaches, pretty architecture are the leading qualities that
make the island popular. Heybehada, the oldest known
name is Domonissos (Demon Isles), has a very old and
colourful story dating back to 2,500 BC. Due to its flora and
atmosphere resembling Mediterranean chmate, Heybeliada'
is a place that must be visited during winter, not only
summer; but certainly during spring and fall, like the rest of
the islands. The splendid monasteries of Heybeliada are
famous. One of them is Aya Triada, first turned into Greek
Orthodox School of Theology, then into the Greek
Highschool for Boys, with a director but without any
students. Aya Nikola Church (St. Nicholas) and Terk-i
Dünya Monastery (meaning, leaving the world) with its sad
name are the others.
The current name comes from its
"profile" when looked from the sea (Heybehada means -the
island with a- saddlebag). Its full moon is as beautiful as
being the theme of songs and poems.
The last ferry from Heybeliada to Sirkeci is at 8.40 PM during the
working days and 9.25 PM in the weekends. The last ferry to
Bostancı is at 11.40 PM everyday.
Burgazada
The castle of Sait Faik
The smallest, thus the prettiest of the islands. The name
during the Byzantine period was Antigone, coming from a
castle built by one of the generals of Alexander the Great.
Its current name is similar, Burgaz means castle.
Burgazada is calmer than the other islands. The island
that has a width and length of 2km, used to be Greek
vülage, before Turks began settling down here after the
second half of the 1 8 ^ ^ century.
The only hill of the island, Bayrak Tepesi (170m) or
Hristos with its old name, has a beautiful view for those
who does not get tired and climb. Burgaz has gained its
fame with Sait Faik. There is a statue of Sait Faik at the
port. The house where the story writer used to live, can
be visited at Burgaz Çayırı Sokak, no: 1 5 , between 9 A M 1 2 PM and 2 PM - 5 PM during the working days. It can
be visited until i PM on Saturdays and is closed on
Sundays.
If you visit Burgazada, you must definitely go to
Kalpazankaya countryside restaurant. You will see a
dazzling sun set especially in September and October.
The last ferry from Burgazada to Sirkeci is at 8.SS PM during the
working days and 9.55 PM in the weekends. The last ferry to
Bostancı is at 11.55 PM everyday.
Kinaliada
The melancholia of voluntary exiles
The first stop of a journey
towards Adalar is Kmaliada.
That is why its name during
Byzantine period is Proti, in
other words First. The
current name, Kmali
(henna-coloured) comes
from the colour of its soil
with plenty of ferric oxide. It
is so small that, phaetons are
not used in the island,
because you can walk from
one side to the other in half
an hour. Kmaliada is
suştable only for excursions,
because there is no hotel in
the island. Ayazma restaurant or Ayazma Beach is the only
place you can swim in the sea or pool. Kirkor Lusaroviç
Armenian Church, Panagia and Khristos monasteries must
certainly be seen with their magnificent architectures.
Burgazada is calmer than the
other islands. The island used
to be a Greek village, before
Turks began settling d o w n .
The last ferry f r o m Kmaliada to
Sirkeci is at 9.10 p m during
the working days and 10.10
p m in the weekends. The last
ferry to Bostancı is at 00.10
am everyday.
Kilyos
The blue gate to the Black
Sea
One of the northern gates of
Istanbul opening to the sea
is Kilyos. Kilyos is a place
preferred for swimming,
eating fish and having
picnic, walldng barefoot on
the long beaches and
staying alone in the shelter
bays for a while by the
residents of Istanbul. Road
to Kilyos, occasionaly
passing through Belgrat
Ormanlan, is worth to have
frequent breaks for enjoying
the meal grilled on brazier
or trout cooked on tiles served in the countryside
restaurants here. There are good restaurants in Kilyos as
well as markets where you can meet your any Idnd of need
for daily trips. It is a good idea having spent a different
weekend at Kilyos before it is completely occupied by villaciries.
The Rumeli
Lighthouse
(Rumeli Feneri)
Şile
The wild flower of the north
Şile is a typical summer resort whose known history dates
back the 7^^ century BC with its booth fish restaurants you
The Rumeli Lighthouse
can find various kinds of fish, festivals, artists, long and
(Rumeli Feneri)
golden beaches, giant rocks, famous fabric used for stylish
is very a typicalfishertown
and light garments. Ancient Greek, Roman, Byzantine and
taking its namefrom the
lighthouse that was built by
Ottoman civihsations had passed from this small town by
the French during Crimean
leaving their particular traces. Şile
war. With its booth fish
had been an outpost for these
restaurants, scenic picnic
areas, angry sea, beach and
civilisations against the dangers that
^Jy.
rocks, it is ideal for a weekend would come from the Black Sea.
ruled by silence and peace.
A fortress, built for this purpose by
the Byzantine, still exists, though in
ruins. A mark left by the Ancient
Greek is the name: Şile means wild
flower in Ancient Greek. It is
possible to come across with hidden
cave churches and religious
structure in the adjacent villages.
Polonezköy
For evasive vacations
There is always a suitable
alternative of accommodation
in Polonezkoy, where the first
Polonezlcöy is a land where traditional village life, respect for
pensions of Turkey appeared,
nature and green still rule with persistence next to the
for almost every budget
'^modem^Me in Istanbul. According to Çelik Gülersoy,
whether you c o m e for a day or
for a few days during the
Polonezköy is "a close and attractive school that taught Istanbul the
weekend.
concept of cleanfamily pension in a village house." Even the
increasing number of the guests in recent years could have
changed the clean air, the cherry that has festivals organised
for, the butter, the honey, the cheese which is very rare,
the sincerity of the pensions changed from old
village houses of this "village'called 'the magical land'
by the first owners of the area.
There is always a suitable alternative of accommodation in
Polonezköy, where the first pensions of Turkey appeared,
for almost every budget whether you come for a day or for a
few days during the weekend. Sleeping in silence,
long walks in the nature after an excellent brealdast,
having a tea breal<: in a village house as lovely as the ones in
the primary school books, listening to the story of these lands
from an old Polish -if left any, cleaning your bronchus
that got full of exhaust smoke with an oxygen bath, staying
away from noise and visual pollution for a while,
stopping the time a bit and to be purified;
these are what this village founded by Polish immigrants two
centuries ago presents to its guests.
There are a few places you can see their authentic
architecture and taste special dishes. Take your hammock,
walldng and jogging shoes, your bike if you have, and of
course the book you could not finish ever, and a bag to put all
these in with you. Who Imows, may be you try to riding,
playing tennis for the first time.
For those who want to battie, there is even a paintball club.
Go, stay and live this original village before Istanbul suffocates
it, where it owes a "colour". You will like it.
Kadıköy is the major district of
the Anatolian side. Megarians
were Kadıköy's first settlers
and BC 675 is accepted as its
establishment date according
to the Greek sources. Some
historical sources claim
Phoenicians were the first
settlers w h o called the area as
Chalcedony.
Other side of the sea
Istanbul is a matchless city on earth with its imique
characteristic of setting the two continents apart. The
Bosporus which passes right through the middle of the city
also borders the continents of Asia and Europe from each
other. Asian side incorporating the eastern part of the city is a
region which embraces many surprises worth seeing
although they are out of the travelers' routes.
Asian side, which is called as Anatolian side as well, offers
more peaceful life to its residents when compared to the other
side of the city. Less cosmopolite nature and more established
neighborhoods constitute the major reason of preference to
reside here together with a greener and better constructed
areas than the European side.
Kadıköy is the major district of the Anatolian side. Megarians
were Kadıköy's first settlers and BC 675 is accepted as its
estabhshment date according to the Greek sources. Some
historical sources claim Phoenicians were the first settlers
who called the area as Chalcedony.
Restaurants with marvelous scene of islands present one of
the most beautiful the city panorama to its visitors while the
chic stores located side by side provide the latest trends along
one of the most popular avenue that lies to Bostancı in parallel
Istanbul is ready to
welcome Formula 1
The ongoing construction
w o r k s at the site of 2.180
million square meters o n
Tepeoren region of Tuzia
district t o w a r d s t h e
management buildings
w h i c h will h a v e c o m p l e t e d
untill 31 M a r c h 2 0 0 5 will
w e l c o m e the Formula 1 in
the year of 2005. These
s t r u c t u r e s will c o n t a i n 3 0
running tracks and two
separated s t a n d s for totally
60 thousands of people.
Total length of running
t r a c k s will b e 5, 3 k m .
to the Marmara Sea. The recreational sites located along the
coastline which passes through Maltepe and Kartal districts
and ends at Pencük are the meeting points for those at all ages.
The Baghdad Avenue among the most popular avenues of the
city presents the famous brands of fashion within the limits of
Kadıköy. Touring along this avenue could be joyful and tipsy
for those who are willing to see the latest trends and their live
applications. There are lots of alternatives for a pleasant bréale
on that avenue where you can find elegant restaurants and
cafés.
Bostancı which is considered as the beginning of the Baghdad
Avenue constitute a significant area for the sea transportation.
From here, you have the chance to reach to several points in
and outside of the city. Bostancı jetty next to the central jetty
of the sea buses is the most significant meeting point for the
island travelers.
Kalamış and Fenerbahçe yachting marina are the hosts of the
boats coming from all around the world. Setur Kalamış
Marina, the four anchored member of "The Yacht Harbor
Association" as of the mid 1999 has also a function serves as
an entertainment place for those at all ages with the
restaurants, stores and night clubs.
Üsküdar, another district of the Asian side is an important
place with its historical buildings. Maiden Tower, fountains,
mosques and madrasahs are among the samples as being the
best structures of the Ottoman Imperial period art and
architecture. The Bosporus coastline from Üsküdar to Beykoz
is a strip where the most elegant waterside residents can be
seen. Some districts such as Beylerbeyi, Çengelköy, and
Kandilli are the places where the ancient Istanbul can be
noticed against the test of time. Çamhca Hill is one of the best
places that allows the visitors to observe the islands and the
Bosporus from the bird's eye.
Sabiha Gökçen
International Airport
The Airport which is
called Sabiha Gökçen, the
name of the first female
war pilot of the world has
been at service since 2001.
The airport at Kurtköy,
Pendik is situated on 655
hectares of land; 22
thousand square meters
of which is for the foreign
lines with the annual
capacity of 3 million
visitors. The capacity of
the internal lines is for
500 thousand visitors.
Sabiha Gökçen
Intemational Airport
gathers all lands of
facilities which must be
available at any airport
including land services,
air traffic control,
operation, cargo, fire,
security and medical
units besides two miming
tracks of 3 Ian in length
and 45 meters wide, one
of which is used for
landing/take-off while the
other one is for the
parldng of the planes.
Airport terminal building
has a total 28 passport
counters; 16 of which are
located at the outgoing
and 12 are at the
incoming sections.
Tramportation
The airport, 2 5 k m away f r o m
the city centre, provides a
comfortable journey
opportunity to the passengers
at its new and modern
building.
There are many alternatives
Istanbul, such as any modem metropolis, provides many
transportation alternatives for its guests. After arriving Atatürk
Airport, a tourist can reach to the city centre by taxi, or choose
more economical altematives such as HAVAS, subway (called
"hızlı tramvay" by Turldsh people) or mimicipality buses. An
Alebil token, a unified transportation system that one can
purchase credits as needed, malees getting on the city buses,
subways, ferries and the trams more economical. "Dolmus" (a
Idnd of shuttle that leaves the first stop when all seats are full),
and minibuses are the means of transportation peculiar to
Istanbul. All taxis in Istanbul have taximeters. Climbing up to
Pera from Karaleöy by taldng the "nostalgic tunnel" subway
train is not only practical but also fun. With Istanbul Metrosu,
the subway, you can reach from Talesim to 4. Levent very fast.
The ferries, fast sea buses and motorboats shuttie regularly in
the sea. The bridges on the Bosphorus provides uninterrupted
connection between Asia and Europe.
Many ships f r o m abroad come alongside the harbour at Karaköy; and the passenger ships in the
harbour never disappear throughout the year.
Plane
Atatürk Hava Limani
is the international
airport located in the
European side of
Istanbul. The Sabiha
Gökçen Hava Limani
that has recently
completed, is located
in the Asian part of
the city. There are
scheduled and charter
flights to Istanbul
from many cities of
Europe.
Ferries
The ferryboats of
Maritime Lines
(Deniz Yollari) have
voyages between
Izmir-Venice,
Mersin-Famagusta
and Çesme-Brindisi.
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Many ships from
abroad come alongside the harbour at Karaköy; and the
passanger ships in the harbour never disappear
throughout the year.
The ferries ("Vapur") that bridge the two continents
provide the best scenic w a y of transoprtation in the city.
The working lines are along the Bosphorus (Boğaziçi)
and the Golden Horn (Haliç). The ferries run between
7.30 A M - 9 PM at Eminönü-Kadiköy line and
6 A M - 1 1 . 3 0 PM
Eminönü-Üsküdar line.
Railway
Istanbul has two big train stations. One is Sirkeci Gari, used
by the trains coming from Europe; the other is Haydarpaşa
Gari, used by the trains coming from 7\natolia. The subway
and the tram are very useful for transportation in the city for
the dwellers and the tourist. The tram line starts from
Eminönü, passes by Sultanahmet, Al<:saray and reaches to
Zeytinburnu. It serves between 5 A M - 1 2 am.
The used part of
the subway, Taksim-Levent,
makes the transportaion
easier. The t w o lines
beginning f r o m Aksaray and
reaches to Esenler and Atatürk
Airport is called "hızlı tramvay"
by the people.
Bus Companies
Kamil Koç
Taksim
Tel: 102121 252 72 2 3 - 2 4
Pamukkale Turizm
Taksim
Tel: (02121 249 27 91
Ulusoy Seyahat
Gümüşsüsü
Taksim
Tel: (02121 249 43 73
Varan Turizm
Taksim
Tel: (02121 251 7481
Reservations:
Tel: (02121512 99 63
Maritime Lines
KaraköySea Port
Where cruise ships disembark
from.
Tel: (02121 249 57 76
Sirkeci
Sirkeci Train Station
istasyon Cad. 24/2 Sirkeci
Tel: (02121 511 5888
Railways
Trains
Haydarpaşa
Tel: (02161336 08 75-348 80 20
Sirkeci
Tel: (02121 527 00 51-50
Helicopter Rental
MachAir
Tel: (02121 541 14 23
İstanbul Havayollan
Tel: (02121 54Í52 58
Top Air
TeG (02121 541 60 40
Güven Air
Tel: (02121 662 03 62
Jet Havacılık
Tel: (0212) 676 48 69
Airlines
Atatürk International Airport
Tef:'S 21 663 6400
Sabiha Gökçen
International Airport
Pendik
Tel: (02161 585 50 00- 585 51 14
Adria (Slovanian) Airv^ays and
Air Bosnia
Laleli
Tel: (02121512 42 31
Fax: (02121 512 42 34
Liubljana
Air Canada
Tel: (02121 252 65 44/45
Air France
Taksim
Tel: (02121 256 43 56
t e l : (02121 663 06 00
Paris
Air Maroc
Nişantaşı
Tei: (02121 231 71 21
Morocco
Alia
(Jordanian Airlinesl
Elmadağ
Tel: (02121 230 40 74/231 99 09
Airport
Tel: (02121 663 67 36
Amman
Alitalia
Elmadağ
Tel: (02121 231 33 91
Airport
Tel: (02121 663 05 77
Rome, Milan
Austrian Airlines
Elmadağ
Tel: (02121 232 22 00
Airport
Tel: (02121 663 07 07
Vienna
Azerbaijan Airlines
Tel: (02121 245 18 52
Baku, Frankfurt,
London
Balkan (Bulgarian)
Airlines
Taksim
Tel: (02121 245 24 56
Sofia
British Airways
Elmadağ
Tel: (02121 23413 00
Airport
TeL (02121 663 05 74
London
Czech Airlines
Elmadağ
TeL (0212) 230 48 32
Prague
Delta Air Lines
Elmadağ
TeL (02121 231 23 39
Airport
TeL (02121 663 07 52
Direct flights to
New York
Egyptair
Harbiye
TeL (02121 231 11 26
Airport
TeL (02121 663 33 01
Cairo
El Al (Israeli Airtines)
Nişantaşı
Tel: (02f21 246 53 03
t e f f i l 2 l 663 08 10 - 663 00 62
Tel Aviv
Emirates Airlines
Gümüşsüyü
TeL (02121293 50 50
Airport
TeL (02121 663 08 27
Dubai
Gulf Air
Harbiye
TeL (02121 231 34 50
Airport
TeL (02121 663 08 25
Bahrain
Iberia
Elmadağ
TeL (02121 237 31 04
Airport
TeL (02121 663 08 26
Barcelona, Madrid
Iran Air
Harbiye
TeL (02121 225 02 55
Airport
TeL (02121 663 07 55
Tahran
Jal (Japan Airlines)
Elmadağ
TeL (02121 233 08 40
Tokyo, Osaka
Jata
(Yugoslav Airlinesl
Taksim
TeL (0212) 293 28 94
Belgrade
KLM
Nişantaşı
Tel: (02l'2l 230 03 11
Airport
TeL (02121 663 06 03/04
Amsterdam
KTHY (Northern Cyprus
Turkish Airlines)
Airport
TeL (02121 663 07 59
Lefkosa (Nicosia)
Kuv\/ait Airlines
Harbiye
TeL (0212) 240 40 81
Airport
TeL (02121 663 05 81
Kuwait
Lot (Polish Airlines)
Elmadağ
TeL (02121 240 79 27
Warsaw
Lufthansa
Esentepe
TeL (02121315 3434
Airport
TeL (0212) 663 05 9 4 - 3 5
Frankfurt, Munich, Düsseldorf,
Berlin, Stutgart
Malev (Hungarian Airlines)
Elmadağ
TeL (0212) 241 09 09
Airport
TeL (0212) 663 05 89
Budapest
MAS (Malaysian Airiines)
Elmadağ
TeL (02121 230 71 30
Airport
TeL (02121 663 08 14
Kuala Lumpur
Middle East Airlines
Harbiye
TeL (02121 248 22 41
Airport
TeL (0212) 663 05 50
(Sunday and Wednesday only)
Beirut
Olympic Airways
TeL (0212) 247 37 01
PIA (Pakistani Airlines)
Harbiye
TeL (0212) 233 05 71
Airport
TeL (0212) 663 05 21
No direct flights from Istanbul
Qaittas (Australian Airlines)
TeL (0212)219 82 23
Australia, New Zealand, Fiji
Sabena
Taksim
TeL 10212) 231 28 46
Airport
TeL (0212) 663 08 24
Brussels
Saudi Arabian Airlines
Elmadağ
TeL (0212)213 09 80
Airport
TeL (0212) 663 06 82
Medina, Jeddah, Riyadh
Singapore Airlines
Harbiye
TeL (0212)232 37 06
Singapore, Dubai
Swissair
Taksim TeL (0212)232 22 0 0 231 28 44
Airport
TeL (0212) 663 67 78 -663 66 76
Zürich
South African Airways
TeL (0212) 252 65 4 4 - 4 5
Cape Town, Johannesburg,
Durban
Syrian Air
Taksim
TeL 10212) 246 17 81
Airport
TeL (0212) 663 08 15
Damascus
Tarom (Romanian Airlines)
Taksim
TeL (02121 230 73 09
Bucharest
Tunisair
Nişantaşı
Tel: (02121 241 70 9 6 - 9 7 225 88
53 Tunisia
Turkmenistan Airlines
Elmadağ
TeL (02121 233 93 06
Turkmenistan and London
Turkish Airlines (THY) offices
Airport TeL (02121 663 63 63 (20
linesl
Aksaray
TeL (02121 514 00 2 2 / 2 3
Harbiye
TeL (02121 230 18 17
Sirkeci TeL (02121 522 88 8 8 528 42 61
Taksim
TeL (0212) 252 11 06
Flies to major Turkish cities and
capitals of2 the world
VASP Brazilian Airtines
Bankalar Cad. 31/33 Karaköy
TeL (0212) 293 42 2 7 - 293 42 68
Fax: (0212) 293 74 51-293 91 29
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Akgun Istanbul Hotel
Adnan Menderes Bulvarı 3^270 Topkapi / İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 5 3 U 8 79 |PBX)
Fax:+90 (0212) 53^ 91 26
www.akgunhotel.com
info@akgunhotel.com akgunotel@superonline.com
Ceylan İnter-Continental istanbul
Capacity: 390 total rooms.
516 total beds. 4 king suites,
55 suites, 19 connected rooms,
4 handicapped rooms. Sea, city
views are available.
Room Details: Telephone, music,
minibar, safe box, cable tv, satellite
tv. central air conditioning, shower,
bathtub, hair dryer, telephone in
bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
business center, hair dresser,
laundry, dry cleaning, safety box at
reception. 24 hrs room service,
power generator, doctor or nurse,
health club, closed parking space,
shopping center.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna,
massage, fitness center, gym.
Capacity: 275 total rooms, 550 total
beds, 2 king suites, 8 suites,
16 connected rooms, 8 handicapped
rooms, 241 standard rooms. City view
is available.
Room Details: Direct dial telephone,
music, minibar, cable tv. satellite H
central air conditioning, shower,
bathtub, w/c, hair dryer, Jacuzzi in suites,
telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, garden, tv
room, internet, business center, hair
dresser, laundry, ironing, diy cleaning,
safety box at reception, gift shop, 24
hrs room service, power generator,
doctor on demand, baby sitter, parking
without fee.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool, children section, Turkish
bath, sauna, massage, fitness center.
*
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, patisserie, lobby bar, pool
bar, roof bar. snack-bar. 2 a la carte
restaurants ¡140 pax), 1 open buffet
restaurant 1170 pax). 310 pax open,
70 pax closed total capacity.
International Cuisine. Turkish
Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 13 meeting
rooms 12545 max. capacity).
Overhead projector, whiteboard,
slide projector, flipchart,
barcovision, sound system,
microphone, video player, television,
fax, simultaneous translation
system.
Location: Atatürk Airport 20 km. In
city center.
Asker Ocağı Cad. No:1 34435 Taksim / istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 231 21 21
Fax:+90 (0212) 231 21 80
www.interconti.com.tr
istanbul@interconti.com.tr
Conrad istanbul
Yıldız Cad. 80700 Beşiktaş / istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 227 30 00
Fax: +90(0212)259 66 67
www.conradhotels.com
istanbulinfo@conradhotels.com
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Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
half board, full board, breakfast lounge,
patisserie, cafeteria, lobby bar, snack
bar, pool bar. roof bar, restaurant bar.
1 a la carte restaurant. 2 indoor
restaurants 1300 pax), 4 ball room
restaurants (lOOO pax). Ottoman
Cuisine, Turkish Cuisine, French
Cuisine, vegetarian cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 4 meeting
rooms 11000 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, projection screen,
whiteboard, slide projector, flipchart,
projector, baroovision, sound system,
microphone, video player, DVD player,
television, fax, air conditioning, light
system. Largest room capacity 500.
Location: Atatürk Airport 10 km. In
city center, shuttle bus to airport
with fee.
**•••
Capacity: 584 total rooms, 1 royal
health center, aerobics, tennis court,
suite, 6 two bedrooms suits,
jogging.
6 garden suits, 5 junior suites.
Wining & Dining: Patisserie, pool
2 handicapped rooms.
bar. International Cuisine, Turkish
4 non-smoking floors, 51 executive
Cuisine, French Cuisine, Italian
rooms, 1 presidential suite, 6 office
Cuisine.
torrents, 11 long term apartments.
Sea, garden, city views are available. Meeting & Congress: 30 meeting
rooms. Hospitality center, LCD
Room Details: Voice mail, direct
projectors, smart card electronic
dial telephone, minibar, broadband
internet access, hair dryer, bathrobe, lock, battery powered back-up
outlets, broadband intemet access,
smoke detector, electronic lock,
touch screen remote control
daity newspaper.
plasma screen. 4 Board Rooms.
General Facilities: Central air
2 Ballrooms. 4 Services Offices.
conditioning, garden, business
Location: In city center.
center, hair dresser, gift shop,
24 hrs room service, doctor, baby
sitter, garage, limousine service.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool, indoor swimming
pool, steambath, sauna, massage,
Crowne Plaza Istanbul
Capacity: 296 total rooms,
461 total beds, 27 club rooms,
28 junior suites, 2 special suits.
1 senior suit, 138 connected rooms.
125 double bed rooms,
2 handicapped rooms. Sea view is
available.
Room Details: Telephone, voice
mail, music, minibar, safe box,
internet connection, television, cable
tv, satellite tv, interactive tv, split air
condition, bathtub, hair diyer,
telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central heating,
garden, internet, business center,
hair dresser, laundry, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception, gift shop.
U hrs room sen/ice, power
generator, doctor or nurse, baby
sitter, parl<ing without fee, health
cabin, closed parl<ing space.
iiüJ
Sahilyolu 34710 Ataköy/İstanbul
Tel: +90(0212) 56081 00
Fax:+90 (0212) 560 81 55
www.crowneplaza.com
crowneplaza@superonline.com
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool, indoor swimming
pool, children's swimming pool,
sauna, massage, Jacuzzi, tennis.
joggingWining & Dining: Patisserie, snacl<
bar, pool bar, roof bar. 1 a la carte
restaurant (90 pax), 1 open buffet
restaurant (180 pax). 270 pax open
total capacity. International Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 11 meeting
rooms. Overhead projector,
whiteboard, slide projector, flipchart.
barcovision, sound system,
microphone, video player, television,
fax. 2 Ballrooms with a capacity of
2000 pax, Executive Boardroom.
Location: City center 10 k m .
Atatürk Airport 8 km. Shores of the
Marmara Sea, shuttle bus
without fee.
Çınar Hotel
Capacity: lU total rooms.
458 total beds, 4 suites, 21 comer
rooms, 1 handicapped room,
25 non-smoking rooms,
2 presidential suites. Sea, land
views aro available.
Room Details: Direct dial
telephone, music, balcony, minibar.
safe box, television, satellite tv,
central air conditioning, bathtub, wc,
hair dryer, telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
intemet, hair dresser, laundry,
ironing, dry cleaning, safety box at
reception, gift shop, jewellery store,
music-book store, cinema.
24 hrs room service, power
generator, parking with fee.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool, indoor swimming
pool, children's swimming pool,
health club, tennis, jogging.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, patisserie, cafeteria, lobby
bar, snack bar, pool bar, terrace bar.
Outdoor a la carte restaurant
(120 pax), indoor a la carte
restaurants (160 pax), banquet
indoor (700 pax), banquet outdoor
(600 pax).
Meeting & Congress: 9 meeting
rooms (920 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, screen, whiteboard, slide
projector, flipchart, projector,
microphone, video player, television,
fax. Largest room capacity 550 pax.
largest space 455 m l
Sevketiye mah. Fener Mevkii 34800 Yeşilköy / İstanbul
Location: Atatürk Airport 5 k m .
Tel:+90 (0212) 663 29 00
Shores of the Marmara Sea.
Fax: +90 (0212)663 29 21
www.cinarhotel.com.tr
reservation@cinarhotel.com.tr
Çırağan Palace Hotel Kempinski İ s t a n b u l ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
Çırağan Cad. No:32 34347 Beşiktaş / İstanbul
Tel: +90 (0212) 258 3377
Fax:+90 (0212) 259 66 87
www.ciragan-palace.com
ciragan@ciraganpalace.com.tr
Capacity: 315 total rooms, 684 total
beds, 3 king suites, 31 suites,
44 connected rooms, 1 handicapped room.
128 non-smoking rooms, 56 executive
rooms, 284 standard rooms. Sea view is
available.
Room Details: Direct dial telephone,
music, balcony, minibar, safe box, cable
tv, pay tv, satellite tv, digiturk, central air
conditioning, split air condition, shower,
bathtub, wc. hair dryer, music in
bathroom, telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, split air condition, central
heating, garden, tv room, intemet,
business center, hair dresser, laundry,
ironing, dry cleaning, safety box at
reception, gift shop, jew/ellery store, 24 hrs
room sen/ice, power generator, doctor on
demand, baby sitter, health cabin, outdoor
parking space, closed parking space,
shopping center, heliport and helicopter.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor swimming
pool, indoor swimming pool children's
swimming pool heated swimming pool,
Turkish bath, sauna, massage, Jacuzzi,
healths beauty center, fitness center,
children's playground.
Wining & Dining: Lobby lounge.
5 a la carte restaurants. 210 pax open,
410 pax closed total capacity.
International Cuisine. Ottoman Cuisine,
Turkish Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 14 meeting rooms
[1200 max. capacity). Overhead projector,
projection screen, whiteboard, slide
projector, flipchart, baroovision, sound
system, microphone, video player, DVD
player, television, fax, light system,
simultaneous translation system. 2 Fair /
Exhibiton areas, Ballroom with a capacity
on025m',2VIPRooms.
Location: Atatürk Airport 25 km. In city
center, on the B
HOTELS
Divan İstanbul
Capacity: 177 total rooms,
352 total beds, 11 suites, 2 junior
suites, 18 connected rooms,
1 handicapped room,
hi non-smol(ing rooms.
Room Details: Telephone, music,
balcony, minibar, safe box,
television, cable tv, satellite tv.
central air conditioning, bathtub,
hair dryer, music in bathroom,
telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
business center, hair dresser,
laundry, ironing, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception, gift shop,
jewellery store, 24 hrs room
service, power generator, doctor on
demand, baby sitter, parl<ing
without fee, health cabin, shopping
center.
Cumhuriyet Cad.No:2 80200 Sisli / İstanbul
Tel: +90(0212)231 Ü1 00
Fax:+90 (0212) 248 85 27
www.divanoteli.com.tr www.divanhotels.com
divanoteli@divanoteli.com.tr
Golden Tulip Eresin Hotel
Capacity: W total rooms, 408 total
beds, 3 suites, 9 junior suites,
19 connected rooms, 1 handicapped
rooms, 17 non-smol<ing rooms,
3 standard rooms. City view is available.
Room Details: Direct dial telephone,
music, minibar, satellite tv, central air
conditioning, bathtub, wc, hair dryer.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, garden,
intemet business center, laundry,
imning, dry cleaning, safety box at
reception, gift shop, 24 hrs room
service, power generator, doctor on
demand, parl^ing without fee.
Sports & Recreation: Indoor
swimming pool, children's swimming
pool, heated swimming pool, Turl^ish
bath, sauna, massage, Jacuzzi, solarium,
health & beauty center, fitness center.
Wining & Dining: Beds breakfast
half board, full board. breal<fast lounge.
•
•
• • • •
Sports & Recreation: Sauna,
massage, health & beauty center,
fitness center.
Wining & Dining: Breal(fast
lounge, patisserie, lobby bar,
restaurant bar. 1 a la carte
restaurant, 3 indoor restaurants
1320 pax). 180 pax open total
capacity.
Meeting & Congress: 8 meeting
rooms (250 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, projection screen,
whiteboard, slide projector, flipchart,
projector, barcovision, micmplione.
video player, television, air
conditioning, simultaneous
translation system. Largest room
capacity 180, largest space 250 m l
Location: Atatürl< Airport 25 l<m. In
city center.
• • • •
patisserie, cafeteria, lobby bar, pool bar,
pub. 1 a la carte restaurant 1 indoor
restaurant H 00 pax), 1 ballroom
restaurant 1550 pax). Ottoman Cuisine,
Turldsh Cuisine, French Cuisine, Itaüan
Cuisine, Dutch cuisine, any cuisine can
be prepared on demand.
Meeting & Congress: 12 meeting
rooms 11450 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, screen, whiteboard, slide
projector, flipchart, barcovision, sound
system, microphone, video player,
television, fax, light system. Largest
room capacity 550 pax, largest space
550 m\ Fair / Exhibiton area with a
capacity of 500 m l
Location: Atatürl( Airport 10 l<m. In city
center.
Millet Cad.N:186 34270 Topkapi / Istanbul
Tel: +90(0212)631 12 12
Fax:+90 (0212) 631 3702
www.eresintopkapi.com.tr
eresin@eresintopkapi.com.tr
Grand Cevahir Hotel & Convention Center • * • • •
.^piUJ
Darülaceze Cad. Sisli / Istanbul
Tel:+90(0212)31'Û242
Fax: +90(0212)3144244
vraw.grandcevahirhotel.com
info@grandcevahirhotel.com
Capacity: 323 total rooms. 812 total beds,
king suites, 7 executive suits, 36 suites,
3 handicapped rooms, 16 non-smoking
rooms, 4 non-smoking suits, 32 executive
rooms, 222 standard rooms. City view is
available.
Room Details: Direct dial telephone, music,
balcony in some rooms, minibar, safe box,
intemet connection, satellite tv, central air
conditioning, bathtub, wc, hair dtyer, music
in bathroom, telepiione in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air conditioning,
central heating, garden, business center,
hair dresser, laundry, iraning, diy cleaning,
safety box at reception, market, gift shop, 24
hrsroomservice, power generator, doctor on
demand, baby sitter, dosed parking
spacell 000 vehicles).
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor swimming
pool, indoor swimming pool, children's
swimming pooL heated swimming pooL
Turkish bath, sauna, massage, solarium.
healths* beauty center, fitness center,
aerobics.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
breakfast lounge, patisserie, cafeteria, lobby
bar, snack bar, pool bar, terrace bar,
restaurant bar 1 a la carte restaurant,
1 open buffet restaurant, 1 outdoor
restaurant (200 pax), 2 indoor restaurants
1450 pax), 1 ball room restaurant (2000 pax).
Intemational Cuisine, Turkish Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 22 meeting moms
(4500 max. capacity). Overhead projector,
screen, whiteboard, slide projector, flipchart,
projector, barcovision, sound system,
microphone, video player, DVD player,
television, fax, air condiOoning, light system,
simultaneous translation system, internet,
conferance, UPS. Largest room capacity
3000 pax, largest space 2300 m l Fair/
Exhibiton area with a capacity of 3000 m l
Auditorium 1050 pax.
Location: AtatOr1< Airport 12 km. In city center
Hilton Istanbul
Cumhuriyet Cad. 80200 Harbiye / İstanbul
Tel: +90(0212)3156000
Fax: +90(0212)24041 65
www.hilton.com
turkey_marketing@hilton.com
Hotel Dedeman Istanbul
Capacity: 498 total rooms, 51
executive rooms, 431 standard rooms.
Sea, garden views are available.
Room Details: Direct dial telephone,
minibar, safe box, intemet
connection, split air condition,
shov^er, bathtub, wc, bidet, hairdryer,
telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Split air
condition, air condition heating,
central heating, garden, intemet.
business center, hairdresser, laundry,
ironing, dry cleaning, safety box at
reception, market, gift shop, jewellery
store. 24 hrs room service, doctor on
demand, baby sitter, parking with fee,
parking without fee, shopping center,
pets are allowed.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool, indoor swimming
pool, children's swimming pool.
•*•**
Turkish bath, sauna, massage,
solarium, health & beauty center,
fitness suite, squash, tennis, jogging.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
breakfast lounge, lobby bar, pool bar.
raof bar, terrace bar, restaurant bar.
3 a la carte restaurants, 1 open buffet
restaurant. Intemational Cuisine,
Turkish Cuisine, vegetarian cuisine.
Mediterranean Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 25 meeting
rooms. Overhead projector, screen,
whiteboard, slide projector, flipchart.
projector, barcovision. sound system,
micraphone. video player. DVD player,
television, fax. air conditioning, light
system. Largest space 3000 m'. Fair /
Exhibiton area with a capacity of
3000 m'.
Location: 3 km to the sea. Atatürk
Airport 24 km. In city center.
**•••
Capacity: 338 total moms.
602 total beds. 54 executive
sauna, massage. Jacuzzi,
rooms, 2 presidential suites,
solarium, health & beauty
276 standard moms,
center, fitness center, aembics.
6 comer suits.
Wining & Dining: Lobby bar,
Room Details: Direct dial
roof bar, cafe.
telephone, minibar, electmnic
Meeting & Congress:
Freshtaurant.
safe box, data port, interactive
15 meeting rooms (1500 min.
tv. central air conditioning,
capacity). Overhead projector,
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vifhiteboard, slide projector,
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General Facilities: Intemet
flipchart, cassette player,
connection, barber, hair dresser,
secretarial services.
laundry, imning, dry cleaning,
Location: Atatürk Airport
dmgstom, tailor, post office,
20 km. In cit^ center.
boutique, shoe stom, parking.
Sports & Recreation: Semiolympic indoor swimming pool,
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Yıldız Posta Cad.No:50 34394 Esentepe / İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 274 88 00
Fax:+90 (0212) 275 11 00
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Hyatt Regency Istanbul
Taskisla Cad. No:l 34437 Taksim / Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 368 12 34
Fax:+90 (0212) 368 10 00
www.istanbul.hyatt.com
istanbul@hyattintl.com
Capacity: 360 total rooms, 1 king
suite, 28 suites, 3 handicapped rooms,
7 apart rooms. Sea, garden, city,
historical views are available.
Room Details: Direct dial telephone,
minibar, safe box, intemet without
cable, tea/coffee machine, paytv,
satellite tv. interactive tv, central air
conditioning, shower, bathtub, wc. hair
dryer, telephone in bathroom.
Apart Details: Kitchen equipment,
refrigerator, washing machine, dish
washer, oven, Iran.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, garden, tv
room, internet, business center, hair
dresser, laundry, ironing, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception, gift shop, jewellery
store, 24 hrs room service, power generator,
doctor or nurse, babysitter.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pooL Turkish bath, sauna.
*****
massage, solarium, fitness center,
aembics, night club, tennis.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast lounge,
cafeteria, lobby bar, snack bar, pool bar.
restaurant bar. 1 a la carte restaurant,
1 open buffet restaurant, 1 ball mm
restaurant 1320 pax). Intemational
Cuisine, Turkish Cuisine, Italian Cuisine,
Japanese Cuisine, Far East Cuisine.
Meetings Congress: 10 meeting
rooms (1650 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, screen, whiteboard, slide
projector, flipchart. projector,
barcovision, sound system, micraphone,
video player, DVD player, television, fax,
air conditioning, light system, smart
wall. Largest room capacity 500 pax,
largest space 395 m'.
Location: Atatürk Airport 20 km. In city
center, underground station walking
distance.
RENOVATED IN 2003
HOTELS
Istanbul Princess
Büyükdere Cad. No: 49 34398 Maslak / İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 285 09 90
Fax:+90 (0212) 285 09 51
www.istanbulprincess.com
iprinces@istanbulprincess.com
Kumburgaz Marin Princess Hotel
Capacity: 398 total raoms, 850 total
beds, 5 grand suits, 48 deluxe rooms.
25 junior suites, 280 standard rooms,
40 triple bed raoms. Sea, city views are
available.
Room Details: Direct dial telephone,
minibar, safe box, satellite tv, digiturk,
central air conditioning, bathtub, wc,
hair dryer, Jacuzzi in some suites,
telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, garden,
game room, hair dresser, laundry,
iraning, dry cleaning, safety box at
reception, market, gift shop, 24 hrs
raom service, power generator, doctor
and nurse, baby sitter, parking without
fee.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool, waterslide, heated
swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna,
massage, Jacuzzi, health & beauty
* * * * *
center, fitness center, table tennis,
billiards, beach volley, bowling 6 bands.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
half board, full board, breakfast lounge,
patisserie, cafeteria, lobby bar, snack
bar, pool bar, beach bar, restaurant bar.
1 a la carte restaurant, 1 open buffet
restaurant, 1 outdoor restaurant (350
pax), 1 indoor restaurant (500 pax), 4
ball room restaurants. Intemational
,
Cuisine.
Meetings Congress: 12 meeting
'
raoms, Overhead projector, screen,
whiteboard, slide projector, fiipchart,
projector, barcovision, sound system,
micraphone, video player, DVD player,
television, fax, air conditioning, light
system. Largest room capacity
1200 pax.
Location: Atatürk Airport 40 km.
At the beach.
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E-5 Karayolu İJzeri 34910 Kumburgaz / istanbul
Tel:+90 (02121 885 90 00
Fax:+90 (0212) 88405 30
www.marinprincesshotel.com
satis@marinprincesshotel.com
Merit Antique Hotel
Capacity: 274 total rooms,
550 total beds, 1 king suite,
4 non-smoking raoms. City view is
OrdüCad.No:226 34134 Laleli/Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 513 93 00
Fax:+90 (0212) 513 93 40
www.merithotels.com
info@meritliotels.com
*****
Capacity: 305 total rooms. 506
Jacuzzi, health & beauty center,
total beds, 1 king suite, 12 suites,
squash, billiards.
1 connected room, 1 handicapped
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
room, 52 executive rooms. Sea, city
half board, full board, breakfast
views are available.
Room Details: Telephone, minibar, lounge, patisserie (40 pax).
Boulevard Cafe (20 pax). Lobby bar
safe box, internet connection,
television, pay tv, satellite tv, centrai (45 pax). Roof Bar (80 pax), Lobster
House (160 pax). Princess
air conditioning, bathtub, bidet, hair
Restaurant (250 pax). Sport House
dryer, telephone in bathroom.
Cafe (250 pax). Meyhane Turkish
General Facilities: Central air
Traditional Restaurant (75 pax).
conditioning, central heating, hair
dresser, laundry, dry cleaning, safety Meetings Congress: 13 meeting
rooms (8 min. 850 max. capacity).
box at reception, market, gift shop,
jewellery store, cinema, ll hrs raom Overhead projector, whiteboard,
slide projector, fiipchart,
service, power generator, doctor or
barcovision, sound system,
nurse, baby sitter, garage, health
microphone, video player, television..
cabin, pets are allowed.
Location: Atatürk Airport 30 km. In
Sports & Recreation: Indoor
city
center.
swimming pool, heated swimming
pool, Turkish bath, sauna, massage.
Room Details: Direct dial
telephone, music, minibar, cable tv,
central air conditioning, shower,
bathtub, wc, bidet, hair dryer.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
business center, hair dresser,
laundry, iraning, dry cleaning, safety
box at reception, gift shop,
24 hrs raom service, power
generator, doctor on demand,
parking without fee.
Sports & Recreation: Indoor
swimming pool sauna, massage,
Jacuzzi, solarium, fitness room.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
half board, full board, breakfast
*****
lounge, patisserie, fast food unit,
lobby bar. 1 restaurant, 1 a la carte
restaurant, 1 open buffet restaurant.
Turkish Cuisine, Chinese Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 5 meeting
raoms (350 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, screen, whiteboard, slide
projector, fiipchart, projector, sound
system, micraphone, video player,
television, fax, air conditioning, light
system. Largest raom capacity 120
pax.
Location: Atatürk Airport 18 km. In
old city center, private airport
transfer with fee.
Klassis Resort
Karga Burun Mevkii 34930 Silivri / İstanbul
Tel: +90(0212)72740 50
Fax: +90(0212)7274049
www.klassis.com.tr
¡nfo@klassis.com
Klassis Golf Country Club
Capacity: 116 total rooms, 2 king
suites, 11 suites, 103 standard rooms,
7 villas. Pool, mountain views are
available.
Room Details: Direct dial telephone,
music, minibar, internet connection,
satellite tv, central air conditioning,
electric heater, shower, bathtub, wc,
hair dryer, music in bathroom,
telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, garden, tv
room, game room, intemet hair
dresser, laundry, ironing, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception, market, power
generator, doctor or nurse, baby sitter,
parking without fee.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool children's swimming
pool aquapark, sauna, massage,
Jacuzzi, solarium, health & beauty
centej. SPA. fitness center, aerojjics.
Capacity: 304 total rooms, 766 totat
beds, 10 suites, 74 connected roonfis, 6
non-smoking rooms, 20 executive rooms.
201 standard rooms, 5 apart rooms, 5
garden villas, 29 garden standarts,18
garden minis, 2 garden executives, 14 pod
villas. Sea, garden wm are available.
Room Details: Direct dial telephone,
music, minibar, intemet connection,
satellite tv, central air conditioning,
refrigerator, bathtub, w/c, hair diyer, jacuni
in aparts, telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, garden,
game room, intemet, business center, hair
dresser, laundry, ironing, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception, market, 24 hrs
room service, power generator, doctor or
nurse, baby sitter, parking without fee.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor swimming
pool, indoor swimming pool, children's
swimming pool, children section, heated
swimming pool, water slide, sauna,
massage, Jacuzzi, solarium, health &
beauty center, SPA, fitness center.
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• • • ^
aerobics, table tennis, billiards, disco,
night club, live entertainment shows,
tennis, beach volley, basketball, jogging,
children's playground.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast, half
board, full board, patisserie, cafeteria,
lobby bar, snack bar, pool bar, beach bar.
1 a la carte restaurant, 1 open buffet
restaurant, 2 outdoor restaurants (250
pax), 2 indoor restaurants (423 pax), 1 ball
room restaurant (700 pax). 600 pax open,
550 pax closed total capacity.
Intemational Cuisine, Ottoman Cuisine,
Turkish Cuisine, French Cuisine, Mexican
Cuisine, vegetarian cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 13 meeting rooms i
(1500 max. capacity). Overhead projector,
projection screen, whiteboard, slide
projector, flipchart, projector, sound
system, microphone, video player,
television, fax, air conditioning, light
system. Largest room capacity 679.
Location: Silivri 3 km. Atatürk Airport 55
km. At the beach, shuttle bus to airport
with fee, shuttle bus to city center.
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table tennis, billiards, night club,
tennis, golf, academic corse, football
volleyball, basketball cycling, jogging,
archery, horse riding, children's
playground, trekking.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
half board, full board, breakfast lounge,
patisserie, cafeteria, pool bar, terrace
bar, restaurant bar. 1 a la carte/open
buffet restaurant, 2 outdoor restaurants
(400 pax), 2 indoor restaurants (400
pax), 1 bad room restaurant (100 pax).
International Cuisine, Ottoman Cuisine,
Turkish Cuisine, French Cuisine, Italian
Cuisine, vegetarian cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 6 meeting
rooms (500 max. capacity). Largest
room capacity 180.
Location: Silivri 13 km. Atatürk Airport
55 km. Near mountain.
Altmtepe Mevkii Seymen Köyü 34930 Silivri / istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 727 40 50
Fax: +90(0212)7274049
www.klassis.com.tr
info@klassis.com
Kiz Kulesi/Maiden's Tower;
For Dinner Reservations:
Maiden's Tower; 90 (216) 342 47 47
For group reservations and Special Events;
Klassis Hotel Sales Office at; 90(212)727 40 50
wvra. kizkulesi.com.tr
This little island, which history dates back
over 2500 years, has silently witnessed the
city of Istanbul as a mysterious flower of
Bosphoros. Regarding the tower, innumerous
tales from many period of time aro told. One
of them is about the sad love of Leandros
and Hero. Hero is a virgin nun of Aphrodite,
who promised not to fell in love with anyone.
She lives in the tower in seclusion. One day
she left the tower to attend a festival where
she meets Hero. They bond with eternal love.
Leandros started to visit Hera every night by
swimming in the light of the tower that was
lifted by his lover. That secret love and
passionate meetings lasted till a stormy
night when the wind blowed off the tower
light. Leandros drowned in the Bosphorus.
Hearing the dead of Leandros, Hero throwed
herself from the tower to the Bosphoros.
In 2000, with the restoration by Hamoglu
Holding A.S. that mysterious building opened
to the public welcoming. Including mini
museum, cafe, bar and restaurant inside,
Maidenjs Tower let you discover Istanbul
from a different angel with i t s j unigue view
of which covers a sightseeing in 360.
Except Monday
Maiden's Tower serves to the pubUc of
Istanbul and tourists with it's special menu
by reservation. On Wednesday, Friday and
Saturday nights j G r u p Leandros J which
has gathered only for Maiden's Tower;
makes your night enjoyable with it's quality
and orginal music from Rome to Byzantine
and from Ottoman to nowadays. On Tuesday,
Thursday and Sunday nights, our own OJ
makes enjoyable during your dinner. In our
bar excursion floor, you can have a drink
with a romantic music while watching
Istanbul 360 degree.
Romantic Wedding Ceremonies can be also
held on mondays with 4 different wedding
HOTELS
MövenpickHotelİstanbul
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Büyükdere Cad. 34330 4.Levent / İstanbul
Tel: +90 (0212) 319 29 29
Fax:+90 (0212) 319 29 00
www.movenpick-istanbul.com
hotel.lstanbul@moevenpick.com
Capacity: 249 total rooms, 320 total
beds, 1 king suite, 21 suites,
22 connected rooms, 2 handicapped
rooms, 124 non-smoking rooms,
71 executive rooms, 154 standard
rooms. Sea, city views are available.
Room Details: Voice mail, direct dial
telephone, music, minibar, in-raom
safe large enough to accommodate a
laptop, internet connection, satellite
tv, central air conditioning, bathtub,
wc, hair dryer, music in bathroom,
telephone in bathroom, extra large
desk.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, wireless
internet, intemet, business center, hair
dresser, laundry, ironing, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception, 24 hrs room
service, power generator, doctor on
demand, baby sitter, parking without
fee, travel agency
•**•*
Sports & Recreation: Indoor
swimming pool, sauna, massage,
Jacuzzi, solarium, health & beauty
center, fitness center.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast lounge,
"Boradax", vitamin bar. 1 indoor
restaurant (158 pax) "Azzur Restaurant
offers contemporary Mediterranean Rim
Cuisine".
Meeting & Congress: 9 meeting
rooms (600 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, screen, whiteboard, slide
projector, fiipchart, projector,
barcovision, sound system, microphone,
CD player, DVD player, television, light
system, simultaneous translation
system, ISDN internet line, paper
shredder, minibar. Ballroom, 7 Break­
out rooms with a capacity of 12-70 pax.
Location: Atatürk Airport 28 km. In city
center, shuttle bus with fee.
Ortaköy Princess Hotel
Capacity: 82 total rooms, 165 total
beds, 2 king suites, 1 suite, 1 junior
suite, 6 connected raoms,
2 handicapped raoms, 70 standard
raoms. Sea, garden views are
available.
Room Details: Direct dial
telephone, music, minibar, safe box,
cable tv, pay tv, central air
conditioning, hairdryer,telephone in
bathraom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, split air condition,
central heating, tv raom, intemet,
hairdresser, laundry, iraning, dry
cleaning, safety box at reception,
market, gift shop, cinema, 24 hrs
raom service, power generator,
parking without fee.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming jiool, sauna, massage,
health & beauty center, gym.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
half board, full board, breakfast
lounge, cafeteria, american bar.
1 a la carte restaurant, 1 open
buffet restaurant, 1 outdoor
restaurant (250 pax), 1 indoor
restaurant (450 pax), 1 ball raom
restaurant (350 pax). International
Cuisine, Turkish Cuisine, Italian
Cuisine, Mexican Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 8 meeting
rooms (15 min. 50D max. capacity).
Overhead projector, whiteboard,
slide projector, fiipchart,
barcovision, sound system,
micraphone, video player, DVD
player, television, fax.
Location: Sirkeci Train Gar 10 k m .
Atatürk Airport 17 k m . In city center.
Dereboyu Cad.No:10 Ortaköy Beşiktaş / istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 227 60 10 (29 lines]
Fax:+90 (0212) 227 91 85 -260 21 48
www.ortakoyprJncess.com
info@ortakoyprincess.com
Sürmeli İstanbul Hotel
Prof.Dr.Bülent Tarcan Sok.No:3 Gayrettepe / istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 272 11 60 (10 lines) - 27205 15
Fax: +90 (0212) 266 3669
vmw.surmelihotels.com
salesist@surmelihotels.com
Capacity: 210 total rooms,
420 total beds, 4 king suites,
10 suites.
Room Details: Telephone, music,
minibar, safe box, television, cable
tv, satellite tv, digiturk, central air
conditioning, bathtub, hairdryer,
telephone in bathraom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
garden, tv raom, business center,
hair dresser, laundry, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception, 24 hrs raom
service, power generator, doctor or
nurse, parking without fee, health
cabin, closed parking space.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna,
massage, Jacuzzi, gym.
Wining & Dining: Patisserie, lobby
bar, pool bar, snack-bar. 2 a la carte
*****
restaurants (370 pax). Intemational
Cuisine, Turkish Cyisine.
Meeting & Congress: 8 meeting
raoms (1045 max. capacity).
Overhead projector, whiteboard,
slide projector, fiipchart,
barcovision, sound system,
micraphone, video player, DVD
player, television, fax.
Location: Ataturk Airport 20 k m .
In city center.
SwissôtelThe Bosphorus, istanbul
Capacity: 600 total rooms, 25 suites, 2
presidential suites. Bospliorus view is
Bayıldım Cad. No: 2 Maçka 34357 Besiktas/İstanbul
Tel:+90(0212) 326 11 00
Fax: +90(0212)326 11 22
www.swissotel.com
emailus.istanbul@swissotel.com
The Marmara istanbul
Capacity: 387 total rooms.
568 total beds, 20 suites. 2 club
floors. Sea, city views are available.
Room Details: Telephone, music,
minibar, safe box, internet
connection, television, satellite tv.
central air conditioning, split air
condition, bathtub, hair dryer,
telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, tv
room, internet, business center, hair
dresser, laundry, dry cleaning. Ik
hrs room service, power generator,
doctor or nurse, health cabin, closed
parking space.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool children's
swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna,
massage, Jacuzzi, fitness center,
gym.
• • * * •
simulators, 9 hole putting green,
jogging, children's playground, gym,
gym with cardiovascular equipment,
500 m. jogging path in Sultan Park.
Wining & Dining: Lobby lounge, lobby
bar, snack bar, roof bar, terrace bar.
h a la carte restaurants, 1 open buffet
restaurant, 2 indoor restaurants.
Intemational Cuisine, Turkish Cuisine.
Chinese Cuisine, Japanese Cuisine,
Mediterranean Cuisine, Swiss Cuisine,
Pasific Rim.
Meeting & Congress: 22 meeting
rooms (1600 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, whiteboard, slide projector,
flipchart, barcovision, sound system,
microphone, video player, DVD player,
television, fax. 2 Baliraoms.
Location: 50m. to the sea. Atatürk
Airport 25 km. In the European side of
the city, shuttle bus to airport, walking
distance from shopping district.
Room Details: Voice mail, direct dial
telephone, music, minibar, safe box,
internet connection, cable tv, satellite
tv, central air conditioning.
General Facilities: Central heating, tv
room, game room, internet, business
center, hair dresser, laundry, ironing,
dry cleaning, safety box at reception,
gift shop, jewellery store, U hrs room
service, power generator, doctor and
nurse, baby sitter, parking without fee,
health cabin, closed parking space, pets
are allowed.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool, indoor swimming pool,
children's swimming pool, children
section, Turkish bath, sauna, massage.
Jacuzzi, solarium, health & beauty
center, tennis court, mini golf, golf
*••**
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
breakfast lounge, patisserie, lobby
bar, pool bar, roof bar, snack-bar.
1 a la carte restaurant, 1 open
buffet restaurant. International
Cuisine, Turkish Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 11 meeting
rooms (1000 max. capacity).
Overhead projector, projection
screen, whiteboard, slide projector,
flipchart, barcovision, sound system,
microphone, video player, DVD
player, television, fax, simultaneous
translation system, speakers desk,
podium, VCD player, computer,
internet, telephone, laser pointer.
Location: 1000 m to the sea.
Taksim Meydanı 80090 Taksim / Istanbul
Atatürk Airport U k m . In city center. Tel:+90 (0212) 251 4696
Fax: +90(0212)244 05 09
www.themarmaraistanbul.com
info@themarmaraistanbul.com
The Ritz Carlton, istanbul
Capacity: 241 total rooms,
311 total beds, 1 king suite,
24 suites, 2 handicapped rooms,
110 non-smoking rooms,
227 standard rooms. Sea, park views are
available.
Room Details: Direct dial telephone,
minibar, safe box, cable tv, satellite tv,
central air conditioning, shower, bathtub,
wc, hair diyer, music in bathroom,
telephone in bathroom.
General Faciüties: Central air
conditioning, central heating, wireless
intemet, business center, laundry, ironing,
dry cleaning, safety box at reception,
cinema, 24 hrs room sen/ice, power
generator, doctor, baby sitter, valet
parking.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor swimming
Askerocağı Cad.No:115 80200 Elmadağ / istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 334 44 44
Fax:+90 (0212) 334 44 55
www.ritzcarlton.com.tr reservations@ritzcarlton.com.tr Pool indoor swimming pool, Turkish bath,
ritzcarlton@ritzcarlton.com.tr
steambath, sauna, a few different kind of
**•••
massages and therapie, Jacuzzi, health &
beauty center, SPA fitness center.
Wining & Dining: Lobby Lounge,
Cintemani Restaurant (Mediterranean
Cuisine) Deck Pool Terrace, Güney Park '
(summer only) RC Bar (sing(e matt
whiskies and cigars).
Meeting & Congress: Overhead projector,
screen, whiteboard, shde projector,
flipchart, barcovision, sound system, DVD
player, television, fax, air conditioning, tight
system, simultaneous translation system,
high speed intemet access, UPS,
teleconferencing facilities. Largest room
capacity 150 pax, 6 Break-out rooms,
Ballroom 450 pax.
Location: Taksim Square, istanbul
Convention and Exhibition Center 500 m.
Atatürk Airport 20km. In city center.
Undergrand station walking distance.
HOTELS
Antik Hotelİstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 638 58 58 (PBX)
Fax:+90 (0212) 638 58 65
wvm.antikliotel.coiii
info@antikhotel.com
Arcadia Hotelistanbul
Capacity: 48 total rooms, 102 total
beds. 7 junior suites. Sea, historical
views are available.
Room Details: Telephone, music,
minibar. safe box. television, cable
tv. satellite tv, central air
conditioning, shower, bathtub, hair
diyer. telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
garden, t v room, internet, business
center, laundry, dry cleaning, gift
shop, 24 hrs room service, power
generator, doctor or nurse, baby
sitter, parking without fee, health
cabin, shopping center.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
breakfast lounge, patisserie,
cafeteria, lobby bar. roof bar. terrace
bar. 1 a l a carte restaurant (100
pax).
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Capacity: 96 total rooms. 200 total
Wining & Dining: Bed & breal<fast,
beds, 1 honeymoon suite, 4 suites.
half board, full board, breal<fast
1 handicapped room, 90 standard
lounge, patisserie, cafeteria, lobby bar,
rooms. Sea, city, historical views are
terrace bar, restaurant bar. 1 a la carte
available.
Room Details: Direct dial telephone, restaurant, 1 open buffet restaurant, 1
outdoor restaurant (50 pax), 1 indoor
music, minibar, safe box, internet
restaurant (200 pax). Ottoman Cuisine,
connection, satellite tv, central air
Turl<ish Cuisine, French Cuisine, Italian
conditioning, bathtub, wc, hair dryer,
Cuisine, vegetarian cuisine.
music in bathroom, telephone in
Meeting & Congress: 1 meeting
bathroom.
room (150 max. capacity). Overhead
General Facilities: Central air
projector, screen, whiteboard, slide
conditioning, central heating, tv
projector, flipchart, projector,
room, internet, e-business room,
barcovision, sound system,
laundry, ironing, dry cleaning, safety
microphone, video player, DVD player,
box at reception, gift shop, 24 hrs
television, fax, air conditioning, light
system, intemet.
Location: Atatürk Airport 15 km.
with fee near facility.
Grand Bazaar 500 m. Blue l^osque,
Sports & Recreation: Disco, night
Topkapi Palace 1 km. In city center,
club.
shuttle bus to airport.
•***
Meeting & Congress: 1 meeting
room (30 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, whiteboard, slide
projector, flipchart, barcovision.
sound system, microphone, video
player, DVD player, television, fax.
internet.
Location: Blue Mosque and the
StSophia 0.1 k m . 800 m to the sea.
Atatürk Airport 15 k m . In old city.
Dr. imran Oktem Sok. No:1 34400 Sultanahmet / Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 516 96 96 (PBX)
Fax:+90 (0212) 516 61 18
www.hotelarcadiaistanbul.com
info@hotelarcadiaistanbul.com
Armada Hotel
Capacity: 110 total rooms,
i 8 connected rooms.
breakfast, bmakfast lounge,
2 handicapped rooms.
lobby bar, terrace bar. 1 a la
4 corner moms.
carte restaurant.
Sea. city, historical views are
Meeting & Congress:
available.
4 meeting moms (250 max.
Room Details: Telephone,
capacity). Overhead projector.,
minibar, safe box. television,
slide projector, flipchart,
satellite tv. centml air
barcovision, sound system,
conditioning, bathtub, hair
micraphone, video player,
diyer.
television, fax.
General Facilities: Centml air
Location: In city center.
conditioning, centml heating,
34122 Ahirkapi/Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 638 1370 (10 lines)
Fax:+90 (0212) 5185060
www.armadahotel.com.tr
inforaarmadahotel.com.tr
Wining & Dining: Bed &
internet cafe, business center,
laundry, dry cleaning, power
generator, closed parking
space.
Aziyade Hotel
Gedikpaşa Piyerloti Cad.No:62 Sultanahmet/İstanbul
Tel: +90(0212)638 22 00
Fax:+90 (0212) 518 50 65
www.aziyadehotel.com
aziyade@festivalhotels.com
Capacity: 106 total rooms.
215 total beds. 1 suite. 6 connected
rooms, 18 non-smoking rooms, 80
standard rooms. Sea. city views are
available.
Room Details: Direct dial
telephone, music, minibar. satellite
tv, central air conditioning, bathtub,
wc, hair dryer, telephone in
bathmom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
intemet. hair dresser, laundry,
ironing, dry cleaning, safety box at
reception, market, gift shop,
24 hrsraomservice, power
generator, doctor on demand, baby
sitter, parking without fee. closed
parking space.
Sports & Recreation: Turkish
bath, sauna, massap.Jacuzzi.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
half board, full board, breakfast
lounge, lobby bar. snack bar, terrace
bar. restaurant bar. 1 a la carte
restaurant. 1 open buffet restaurant.
1 outdoor restaurant (50 pax),
1 indoor restaurant (150 pax).
International Cuisine. Turkish
Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 1 meeting
room (50 max. capacity). Flipchart,
television, fax. Largest room
capacity 50 pax.
Location: Grand Bazaar 700 m.
Topkapi Palace 1 km. Atatürk
Airport 18 km. In old city center,
shuttle bus with fee.
Bestwestem Istanbul Savoy
Capacity: 88 total rooms,
U 6 total beds, 2 suites,
7 junior suites. Sea and city
views are available.
Room Details: Telephone,
minibar, data port, television,
safe box. central air
conditioning, shower, bathtub,
hair diyer, telephone in
bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
internet, business center, hair
dresser, laundry, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception, 24 hrs
room service, power generator,
doctor or nurse, ambulance
service, baby sitter, car parking
with fee near by hotel.
Wining & Dining: B e d &
breakfast, half board, full
board, breakfast lounge, lobby
bar, snack-bar. 2 a la carte
restaurants (180 pax).
Meeting & Congress:
2 meeting rooms (150 max.
capacity). Overhead projector,
whiteboard, slide projector,
flipchart, sound system,
microphone, video player. DVD
player, television, fax.
Location: 500 m to the sea.
Atatürk Airport 20 km. In city
center.
Sıraselviler Cad. No:29 Taksim/Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 25293 26 (10 lines)
Fax:+90 (0212) 24320 10
www.savoy.com.tr
savoy@savoy.com.tr
Bestwestern Senator Hotel
GençtürkCad.SirvanizadeSok.No:7
34470 Şehzadebası/istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 528 18 65 (PBX)
Fax:+90 (0212) 522 73 93
www.senatorhotel.com.tr ¡nfo@senatorhotel.com.tr
Capacity: 102 total rooms.
210 total beds, 1 king suite.
5 junior suites. 4 connected moms.
1 handicapped room. 4 corner
rooms. City view is available.
Room Details: Telephone, music,
minibar. data port, television,
satellite tv, central air conditioning,
bathtub, hair dryer, telephone in
bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, tv
raom, gameraom,internet, business
center, hair dresser, laundry, dry
cleaning, safety box at reception.
24 hrsraomservice, power
generator, doctor or nurse, parking
without fee. closed parking space.
Sports & Recreation: Indoor
swimming pool, sauna. Turkish bath,
fitness centre.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
half board, full board, breakfast
lounge, cafeteria, lobby bar. snack­
bar. 1 a la carte restaurant 170 pax).
1 open buffetrastaurant(200 pax).
210 pax closed total capacity.
International Cuisine. Ottoman
Cuisine.
Meetings Congress: 2 meeting
rooms (70 min. 100 max. capacity). •
Overhead projector, whiteboard,
slide projector, flipchart.
barcovision. sound system,
microphone, video player,
television, fax.
Location: Atatürk Airport 15 km.
HOTELS
Best Western
Tiyatro Cad.No:25 34490 Beyazıt / istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 516 69 80 (20 lines)
Fax: +90(0212) 5166998
www.thepresidenthotel.coni
Capacity: 204 total rooms,
407 total beds, 2 king suites.
6 suites. Sea, city views are
available.
Room Details: Telephone, music,
minibar, television, cable tv, satellite
tv, cine 5, digiturk, central air
conditioning, bathtub, hairdryer,
telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
business center, hair dresser,
laundry, dry cleaning, safety box at
reception, gift shop, 24 hrs room
service, power generator, doctor or
nurse, baby sitter, health cabin,
closed parking space.
Sports & Recreation: Indoor
swimming pool, heated swimming
pool, steam room, sauna, fitness
center, night club.
Büyük Saliinler Hotel
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, patisserie, cafeteria, lobby
bar, pool bar, terrace bar, snack-bar.
1 a l a carte restaurant (125 pax).
Intemational Cuisine, Turkish
Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 4 meeting
raoms (400 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, whiteboard, slide
projector, fiipchart. sound system,
micraphone, video player, DVD
player, television, fax.
Location: Atatürk Airport 15 k m .
In old city center.
**••
Capacity: 133 total roofns,
266 total beds, 1 king suite.
The President Hotel
restaurant [180 pax).
City view is available.
180 pax closed total capacity.
Room Details: Telephone,
Meeting & Congress: 1
nnusic, nninibar, television,
meeting raom (130 min.
central air conditioning,
150 max. capacity).
bathtub, hair dryer.
can be provided on demand.
Equipments
General Facilities: Central air
Location: Atatürk Airport
conditioning, central heating,
15 k m . In old city.
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laundry, dry cleaning, gift sliop,
24 hrs room service, power
generator, doctor on dennand.
Sports & Recreation: Sauna,
gym hall.
Mesihpasa Cad. No:73 Laleli / istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 518 74 40 (PBX)
Fax: +90(0212) 51874 50
www.hotelbuyul<sahinler.coni
info@hotelbuyuksahinler.com
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, cafeteria, lobby bar.
snack-bar. 1 open buffet
Color Hotel
Millet Cad. No:82 34270 Fmdikzade / istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 631 20 20 (PBX)
Fax: +90(0212)523 48 42
www.colorhotel.com
info@colorhotel.com
Capacity: 106 total raoms,
- J 220 total beds, 2 suites, 4 comer
"j 1 raoms. City view is available.
Room Details: Telephone, music,
minibar, television, cable tv, central
air conditioning, bathtub, hair dryer,
telephone in bathraom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, tv
raom, game raom, intemet, business
center, hair dresser, laundry, dry
cleaning, safety box at reception,
gift shop, 24 hrs raom service,
power generator, doctor on demand,
baby sitter, parking without fee,
health cabin, shopping center.
Sports & Recreation: Turkish
bath, massage.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
breakfast lounge, patisserie,
cafeteria, raof bar. snack-bar.
1 a la carte restaurant (200 pax),
1 open buffet restaurant (110 pax).
310 pax open total capacity.
Meeting & Congress: 2 meeting
raoms 1140 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, whiteboard, slide
projector, fiipchart, sound system,
micraphone, video player, television,
fax.
Location: The old istanbul Area
3 km. Atatürk Airport 15 k m . In city
center.
Eresin Taxim Hotel Best Western Intemational
Topçu Cad. No:34 80090 Taksim / İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 256 08 03
Fax:+90 (0212) 253 22 47
www.eresintaxim.com.tr
eresin@eresintaxim.com.tr
Capacity: 75 total rooms,
156 total beds, 2 suites.
Room Details: Telephone,
music, minibar. television,
satellite tv, central air
conditioning, bathtub,
hairdryer, telephone in
bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, laundry, dry
cleaning, safety box at
reception, U hrs room service,
power generator, baby sitter.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, cafeteria, lobby bar.
2 a la carte restaurants.
100 pax closed total capacity.
•
Meeting & Congress:
3 meeting rooms (170 min.
capacity). Overhead projector,
whiteboard, slide projector,
flipchart. barcovision. sound
system, microphone, video
player, television, fax. internet.
Location: Lütfü Kirdar Kongre
Salonu 1 km. Atatürk Airport
18 km. In city center.
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Grace Hotel
Capacity: 52 total rooms.
110 total beds. 4 suites.
Room Details: Telephone,
music, minibar, safe box.
television, satellite tv. cine 5,
central air conditioning, shower,
bathtub, hair dryer, telephone in
bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, tv
room, intemet, laundry, dry
cleaning, safety box at
mception, 24 hrs room service,
power generator.
Sports & Recreation: Indoor
swimming pool, sauna,
massage, gym.
•
Wining & Dining: Bed&
breakfast, breakfast lounge,
roof bar. 2 a la carte
restaurants. 150 pax open total
capacity.
Meeting & Congress:
1 meeting rooms (150 min.
capacity). Overhead projector,
whiteboard, flipchart, video
player, television, fax.
Location: Atatürk Airport 17
km. In city center, shuttle bus
without fee.
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Meşrutiyet Cad. No:38 Tepebasi / Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 293 39 55-56 '
Fax: +90(0212) 252 4370
www.gracehotel.com
info@gracehotel.com
Grand Anka Hotel
Molla Gürani Cad. No:46 Fmdikzade / Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 635 20 20 (PBX)
Fax:+90 (0212) 534 18 55 - 6356467
www.grandankahotel.com
grandanka@superonline.com
Capacity: 108 total rooms,
230 total beds, 1 suite, 1
handicapped room. Sea. city views
are available.
Room Details: Telephone, music,
minibar, television, satellite tv,
central air conditioning, bathtub,
hair dryer.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, tv room, game raom,
intemet, business center, hair
dresser, laundiy, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception, gift shop,
24 hrs raom service, power
generator, doctor on demand, baby
sitter, health cabin, parking,
closed parking space, shopping
center.
Sports & Recreation: Turkish
bath, sauna, massage, Jacuzzi,
fitness center.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, patisserie, cafeteria, snack­
bar 1 a la carte restaurant (75 pax),
1 open buffet restaurant (250 pax).
475 pax open total capacity. Turkish
Cuisine, French Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress:
1 meeting room (100 min. 300
max. capacity). Overhead projector,
whiteboard, slide projector,
flipchart, barcovision, sound
system, micraphone, video player,
television, fax.
Location: Atatürk Airport 12 km.
In city center.
HOTELS
• • • •
Grand Star Hotel
Capacity: 110 total rooms. 229
total beds. Sea. city views are
available.
Room Details: Telephone,
balcony, minibar, mini
refrigerator, television, satellite
tv. central air conditioning, safe
box, bathtub, hair dryer,
telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, split air condition,
central heating, tv mom, hair
dresser, laundry, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception, U hrs
room service, power generator,
doctor or nurse, baby sitter,
closed parking space.
Sıraselviler Cad. No:79 80090 Taksim / İstanbul
Tel:+9010212) 252 70 70
Fax:+90 (0212) 252 90 90
www.hotelgrandstar.com.tr
info@hotelgrandstar.com.tr
Sports & Recreation: Indoor
swimming pool, sauna,
massage, Jacuzzi.
Wining & Dining: B e d &
breakfast, lobby bar, pool bar. 1
a la carte restaurant.
Meetings Congress: 1
meeting room (100 max.
capacity). Overhead projector,
whiteboard, slide projector,
sound system, micraphone.
television, fax.
Location: Atatürk Airport 19
km. In city center, shuttle bus
without fee.
• • • •
Holiday Inn Istanbul
sauna, massage, Jacuzzi, tennis,
Capacity: 170 total rooms. 2U
total beds, 27 suites. 1 handicapped jogging, gym.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
room. 25 executive rooms. 117
snack bar. 1 open buffet restaurant
standard rooms. Sea view is
(70 pax).
available.
Meetings Congress: 2 meeting
Room Details: Telephone, voice
rooms. Overhead projector,
mail, music, balcony, minibar. safe
vi/hiteboard.
slide projector, flipchart,
box. intemet connection, television,
satellite tv. interactive tv. central air barcovision. sound system,
microphone, video player. DVD
conditioning, bathtub, hair diyer.
player, television, fax.
General Facilities: Central air
Location: City center 10 km.
conditioning, central heating,
Atatürk Airport 8 km. Shores of the
garden, tv room, internet business
Marmara Sea. shuttle bus without
center, hair dresser, laundry, dry
fee.
cleaning, safety box at reception,
power generator, doctor or nurse,
babysitter, parking without fee.
health cabin. •
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool, indoor swimming
pool, children's swimming pool,
f
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Millet Cad. No:187 34280 Topkapi / Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 530 99 00
Fax:+90 (0212) 530 99 24
www.hiistanbulcity.com
info@hilstanbulcity.com
r
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Sahilyolu 34710 Ataköy/İstanbul
Tel:+9010212) 560 4110
Fax:+90 (0212) 559 49 05
www.hoUday-inn.com
Capacity: 148 total rooms,
290 total beds. 5 suites.
14 connected rooms. 2 handicapped
moms. 33 non-smoking rooms.
Garden, city views are available.
Room Details: Direct dial
telephone, music, minibar.
electronic key-card systems, safe
box. intemet connection, data port,
television, air condition, shower,
bathtub, wc. hair dryer.
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General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
garden, tv room, intemet business
center, laundry, iraning. dry
cleaning, safety box at reception,
gift shop. 24 hrs mom service,
power generator, doctor on demand,
parking without fee.
Sports & Recreation: Indoor
swimming pool, sauna, fitness center.
*••*
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast
half board, breakfast lounge,
patisserie, cafeteria, lobby bar. pool
bar. 1 a la carte restaurant. 1 indoor
restaurant (300 pax). 1 ball room
restaurant (500 pax). Intemational
Cuisine. Turkish Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 1 meeting
room (300 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, whiteboard, slide
projector, flipchart. barcovision.
sound system, micraphone. video
player. DVD player, television, fax.
air conditioning, light system.
Largest space 450 m\ Ballraom with
a capacity of 600.
Location: Taksim 6 km,
Sultanahmet 5 km. Atatürk Airport
12 km. In city center, shuttle bus
with fee.
Hotel Euro Plaza
Tarlabası Bulvarı No:292Tı
80070 Taksim/İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 254 59 00
Fax: +90 (0212) 238 1374
vww.europlazahotel.com info@europlazahotel.com
Capacity: 158 total rooms,
322 total beds, 2 suites, k
connected rooms, k handicapped
rooms,
7 corner rooms, 2 family rooms.
Sea, city, historical views are
available.
Room Details: Telephone, music,
minibar, safe box, television,
satellite tv, central air conditioning,
bathtub, hair dryer, telephone in
bathroom.
General Facilities: Internet, hair
dresser, laundry, dry cleaning, gift
shop, 24 hrs room service, power
generator, doctor or nurse, parking
without fee.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool, indoor swimming
pool, Finnish bath, sauna, massage,
Jacuzzi, health & beauty center, gym.
*•**
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
half board, full board, breakfast
lounge, patisserie, cafeteria, lobby
bar, pool bar, terrace bar, 1 a la
carte restaurant 11 00 pax), 2 open
buffet restaurants [160 pax).
340 pax open, 80 pax closed total
capacity.
Meeting & Congress: 6 meeting
rooms (5 min. 300 max. capacity).
Overhead projector, whiteboard,
slide projector, flipchart,
barcovision, sound system,
microphone, video player, DVD
player, television, fax.
Location: Atatürk Airport 20 km.
In city center.
Hotel Interroyal
Capacity: 90 total rooms.
breakfast lounge, restaurant bar,
204 total beds, 6 suites & 6 Delux
1 restaurant (160 pax), 1 a l a carte
suites. 1 handycapped room,
restaurant (150 pax. indoor
6 non-smoking rooms. City view is
& 50 pax. outdoor), 1 Beer Garden
available.
(150 pax. outdoor). 1 nightclub
Room Details: Direct dial
(undergmond 750 pax.)
Telephone, music, minibar, safe box
Meetings Congress: 2 Meeting
with out fee, satellite tv, central
moms (30 min. 75 max. capacity),
A/C. hair dryer, W C , bathtub,
whiteboard, barcovision, projection
telephone in bathroom
screen, sound system, micraphone,
General Facilities: Central A/C,
video player, CD player, DVD player,
Central heating, loundry, imning.
television, fax, PC, http, air
dry cleaning, safety box at
conditioning, UPS
reception, gift desk, 24 hour m o m
Location: In city center,
service, power generator, doctor on
undergraund station walking
demand, valet parking.
distance, Atatürk Airport 20 k m ,
Wining & Dining: Bed &
shuttle bus to airport with fee.
Breakfast, half board, full board.
Balo Sok. No:19 & Nevizade Sok. No:31 Beyoğlu 80070 İstanbul
Tel: +90 (0212) 292 82 30 & 3 Lines
Fax:+90 (0212) 293 79 56
info@interroyal.com.tr
www.interroyal.com.tr
Hotel İstanbul Kervansaray
Capacity: 65 total rooms, 154
Wining & Dining: Bed 8<
total beds, 4 suites. City view is
breakfast, breakfast lounge,
available.
lobby bar, snack-bar. 1 a la
Room Details: Telephone,
carte restaurant (150 pax).
music, minibar, safe box,
200 pax open total capacity.
tea/coffee machine, television. • Meeting & Congress:
cable tv, satellite tv, central air
Şehit Muhtar Cad. No:61 80090 Taksim / İstanbul
Tel: +90(0212) 235 50 00 (16lines)
Fax:+90 (0212) 253 43 78 - 253 43 79
www.kervansarayhotel.com
kervansarayhotel@superonline.com
2 meeting raoms (150 max.
conditioning, bathtub, hair
capacity). Overhead projector,
dryer.
whiteboard, slide projector,
General Facilities: Central air
flipchart, barcovision, sound
conditioning, central heating,
system, micraphone, video
tv room, intemet. business
player, television. 2 VIP Rooms
center, laundry, dry cleaning,
with a capacity of 5-15 cap.
safety box at reception, 24 hrs
Location: Lütfi Kirdar İst.
raom service, power generator,
Congress & Conv. Center
baby sitter, closed parking
0.8 km. Atatürk Airport 20 k m .
space.
In city center.
HOTELS
Hotel Yaşmak Sultan
EbusuudCad.No:18/20 Sirkeci / Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 528 13 43 (PBX)
Fax: +90(0212)528 1348
www.hotelyasmaksultan.com
mfo@hotelyasmaksultan.com
Hotel Yenişehir Palas
Capacity: 171 total rooms.
307 total beds. 4 connected
raoms. 20 comer raoms. City
view is available.
Room Details: Telephone,
music, minibar. television,
satellite tv. central air
conditioning, split air condition,
shower, bathtub, hair dryer,
telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
laundry, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception,
power generator, parking
without fee. closed parking
space.
Capacity: U total rooms.
6 junior suites. 2 connected
rooms, 1 handicapped room.
6 non-smoking rooms.
Room Details: Telephone,
music, minibar. safe box
without fee. television, satellite
tv. central air conditioning,
shower, bathtub, hair diyer.
telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
tv room, game mom. internet,
hair dresser, laundry, dry
cleaning, safety box at
reception. U hrs raom semce,
power generator, doctor or
••**
nurse on demand, garage.
Sports & Recreation: Turkish
bath, sauna, gym hall.
Wining & Dining: Lobby bar,
terrace bar. 1 raof restaurant
(250 pax), 1 indoor restaurant
(100 pax).
Meeting & Congress:
2 meeting rooms (30 min. 60
max. capacity). Fully
equipment.
Location: St.Sophia.Topkapi
Palace.Blue Mosque 200 m. In
old city.
•*•*
Wining & Dining: Bed 8<
breakfast, half board, full
board, breakfast lounge, lobby
bar. 1 a la carte restaurant (42 '
pax). 1 open buffet restaurant
[150 pax). 192 pax open total
capacity.
Meeting & Congress:
2 meeting rooms [14 min.
60 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, whiteboard, slide
projector, fiipchart. baraovision.
sound system, micraphone.
video player, television, fax.
Location: Atatürk Airport
15 km. In city center.
It Cad. oteller Sok. No:1/3 80050 Tepebasi/islanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 25271 60 (10 lines)
Fax:+90 (0212) 2497507
www.yenisehirpalas.com ^
Hotel Yigitalp
Gençtürk Cad. Çukurçeşme Sok. No:38
Sehzadebasi/istanbul
tel:+90 (0212) 512 98 60 (PBX)
Fax:+90 (0212) 512 20 72
www.yigitalp.com sales@yigitalp.com
Capacity: 83 total raoms.
165 total beds. 5 suites.
3 connected raoms.
Room Details: Telephone,
music, minibar. television, pay
tv. satellite tv. central air
conditioning, bathtub, hair
dryer, telephone in bathraom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, tv
raom. intemet, business center,
hair dresser, laundry, dry
cleaning, safety box at
reception, gift shop. 24 hrs room
service, power generator, doctor
on demand, baby sitter, health
cabin, closed parking space.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, lobby bar. 1 restaurant
[110 pax).
Meeting & Congress:
2 meeting raoms [70 max.
capacity). Overhead projector,
whiteboard, slide projector,
fiipchart, sound system,
micraphone, video player,
DVD player, television, fax.
Location: Atatürk Airport
15 km. In old city.
Konak Hotel
Cumhuriyet Cad.Nisbet Sok.N:9 Elmadağ
34437 Sisli/istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 225 82 50 (PBX)
Fax:+90 (0212) 232 42 52
www.hotelkonak.com konak@hotelkonal(
Richmond İstanbul
Capacity: 104 total rooms.
206 total beds. 2 suites,
6 connected rooms, 8 non-smoking
rooms, 26 executive rooms. Sea, city
views are available.
Room Details: Direct dial
telephone, music, minibar, safe box,
internet connection in executive
rooms, plasma tv in suites, cable tv.
satellite tv, cine 5, central air
conditioning, shower, bathtub,
wc. hair dryer, telephone in
bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
intemet room, photocopy machine,
colour printer, business center,
executive lounge, laundry, ironing,
dry cleaning. 24 hrs room service,
power generator, car parking with
fee near facility.
Capacity: 87 total rooms.
160 total beds, 3 suites.
2 family moms.
Room Details: Telephone,
minibar. safe box. free
tea/coffee tmy. television,
satellite tv. cine 5. central air
conditioning, bathtub, hair
dryer.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
safety box at reception, U hrs
mom service, power generator,
doctor or nurse, baby sitter,
garage.
Wining & Dining: 6ed8<
breakfast, breakfast lounge,
*•••
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast
breakfast lounge, patisserie,
cafeteria, roof bar & restaurant with
Bosphorus view, american bar. 2 a la
carte restaurants (one of them is
roof restaurant & bar with
Bosphorus view), 1 main restaurant
(320 pax closed total capacity).
Intemational & (Mediterranean
Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 5 meeting
rooms (20 min. 150 max. capacity).
Overhead projector, screen,
whiteboard, slide projector, flipchart,
projector, barcovision, sound
system, microphone, video player.
DVD player, television, fax. air
conditioning, video conference.
Location: Atatürk Airport 17 k m . In
city center, shuttle bus to airport
with fee.
İstiklal Cad. No:445 34433 Tünel / İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 252 54 60 (PBX)
Fax:+90 (0212) 252 97 07
www.richmondhotels.com.tr
¡nfo@richmondhotels.com.tr
Royal Hotel
Aksaray Cd.N:16 34480 Laleli / İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 518 51 51
Fax: +90(0212)518 51 60
www.royalhotelistanbuLcom
¡nfo@royalhotelistanbul.com
****
lar. 1 a la carte
restaurant (80 pax]. Turkish
Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress:
1 meeting mom (80 max.
capacity). Overhead projector,
whiteboard, slide projector,
flipchart, sound system,
micraphone. video player,
television, fax.
Location: Harbour 5 km.
Atatürk Airport 20 km. In city
ceater..
Capacity: 130 total rooms,
258 total beds. 2 suites. City
view is available.
Room Details: Telephone,
minibar. television, cable tv.
satellite tv. central air
conditioning, shower, hair dryer.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, tv
raom, laundry, safety box at
reception. 24 hrs raom service,
power generator, doctor on
demand, parking without fee.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, lobby bar, snack-bar. 2
a la carte restaurants (350 pax).
350 pax open total capacity.
• • • •
Meeting & Congress:
1 meeting room (100 min.
150 max. capacity).
Location: Atatürk Airport 15
km. In old city.
HOTELS
The Madison Hotel
Receppasa Cad. No:23 34437 Taksim / İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 238 54 60 (PBX)
Fax: +90 (0212)238 51 51
www.themadisonhotel.com.tr
themadisonhotel@superonline.com
Capacity: 108 total rooms,
210 total beds, 2 suites.
Room Details: Telephone,
minibar, safe box, television,
satellite tv. central air
conditioning, hairdryer,
telephone in bathroom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
internet, business center,
laundry, dry cleaning, 24 hrs
room service, power generator,
art gallery.
Sports & Recreation: Indoor
swimming pool, Turkish bath,
Finnish bath, sauna, massage,
**••
Wining & Dining: Bed &
breakfast. 1 a la carte
restaurant (100 pax).
Meeting & Congress:
1 meeting rooms. Overhead
projector, whiteboard, slide
projector, flipchart, sound
system, microphone, television.
Location: 300 m to the sea.
Atatürk Airport 20 km. In city
center.
Antea Hotel
Capacity: 45 total moms,
100 total beds.
Room Details: Telephone,
music, minibar, television,
satellite tv, central air
conditioning, shower, bathtub.
hairdryer.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, tv
raom, laundry, safety box at
reception, 24 hrs raom service,
power generator, parking
without fee.
Wining & Dining: Bed &
breakfast, half board, full
board, breakfast lounge, lobby
bar. 1 a la carte restaurant
(70 pax). 170 pax open total
capacity.
Meeting & Congress:
1 meeting raom (40 max.
capacity). Overhead projector,
whiteboard, sound system,
micraphone, video player,
television, fax.
Location: In old city.
,
Piyerloti Cad. No:21Cemberlitas Eminönü / Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 638 11 21 (8 lines)
Fax:+90 (0212) 517 79 49
www.anteahotel.com
info@anteahotel.com
Bestwestern
Kücükayasofya Mah. Cinci Meydanı Yusuf Aşkm Sok. No:28
Sultanahmet/İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 518 48 01 PBX
Fax:+90 (0212) 518 81 19
www.hotelamber.com amber@hotelamber.com
Hotel Amber
Capacity: 58 total raoms,
120 total beds. 3 suites. Sea
view is available.
Room Details: Telephone,
music, minibar, television, cable
tv, satellite tv, split air
condition, shower, bathtub, hair
dryer.
General Facilities: Tv raom,
laundry, dry cleaning, safety
box at reception, 24 hrs raom
service, power generator, doctor
or nurse.
Sports & Recreation: Turkish
bath, sauna, massage, billiards.
Wining & Dining: Bed&
breakfast, half board, breakfast
lounge, lobby bar, terrace bar.
2 a la carte restaurants (150
pax), 2 open buffet restaurants
(150 pax).
Location: 100 m to the sea.
Atatürk Airport 20 km. In city
center.
Blue House Hotel
Capacity: 27 total rooms.
50 total beds, 1 suite. 1
connected room. 26 standard
moms. City, historical views are
available.
Dalbastı Sok. No:U 3U00 Sultanahmet/ İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 638 90 10
Fax: +90(0212)63890 17
www.bluehouse.com.tr
bluehouse@bluehouse.com.tr
Room Details: Minibar.
intemet connection, central air
conditioning, shower, bathtub,
hair dryer, telephone in
bathmom.
General Facilities: Centml air
conditioning, central heating,
garden, intemet, laundry,
imning, dry cleaning, safety box
at reception. Ik hrs raom
service, power generator, doctor
on demand, baby sitter, car
parking with fee near facility.
Wining & Dining: Bed8<
breakfast, half board, lobby bar.
restaurant bar. 1 a la carte
restaurant, 2 outdoor
restaurants (90 pax), 1 indoor
restaurant (80 pax). Ottoman
Cuisine, Turkish Cuisine,
vegetarian cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: Sound
system, micraphone, video
player, DVD player, television.
Location: Atatürk Airport 17
km. In old city, shuttle bus with
fee, shuttle bus to airport.
Cartoon Hotel
Capacity: 72 total rooms. U4 total
beds. 1 suite. 2 connected rooms.
7 non-smoking rooms, 62 standard
rooms. City, historical views are
available.
Room Details: Direct dial
telephone, music, minibar. safe box.
television, satellite tv. central air
conditioning, shower, bathtub, wc,
hair dryer. Jacuzzi, hydro massage.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
internet, hair dresser, laundry,
ironing, dry cleaning, market. 24 hrs
room service, power generator,
doctor on demand, baby sitter,
parking without fee. pets are
allowed.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
breakfast lounge, cafeteria, lobby
bar, terrace bar. americanbar.
restaurant bar. 1 a la carte
restaurant, 1 outdoor restaurant
170 pax). 1 indoor restaurant (90
pax). Ottoman Cuisine. Turkish
Cuisine, vegetarian cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 1 meeting
raom (100 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, screen, whiteboard, slide
projector, flipchart, projector,
barcovision. sound system,
micraphone. video player, DVD
player, television, fax, air
conditioning, light system.
Location: Kilyos 65 km. 800 m to
the sea. Atatürk Airport 20 km. In
city center.
Taksim. Tarlabası Blv No:36-38 80080 Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 238 93 28 (PBX)
Fax:+90 (0212) 238 52 01
www.cartoonhoteLcom
info@cartoonhotel.com
Erboy Hotel
Ebusuud Cad. No:32 34410 Sirkeci / Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 513 37 50 (PBX)
Fax:+90 (0212) 513 37 59
www.erboyhotel.com
erboy@erboyhotel.com
Capacity: 85 total raoms.
170 total beds. 2 connected
raoms. 20 comer raoms. Sea.
city, historical views are
available.
Room Details: Direct dial
telephone, music, satellite tv.
split air condition, shower,
bathtub, wc, hair dryer.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, intemet cafe,
laundry, dry cleaning, safety
box at reception, 24 hrs raom
service, power generator, pets
are allowed.
Wining & Dining: Bed 8<
breakfast, half board, full
board, breakfast lounge, lobby
bar. terrace bar. 2 a la carte
restaurants (160 pax). 80 pax
open. 80 pax closed total
capacity.
Location: Atatürk Airport 20
km. In old city.
HOTELS
EyfelOteli
Capacity: 85 total rooms.
45 total beds. City view is
available.
Room Details: Telephone,
.
music, balcony, minibar.
l i y television, cable tv. satellite tv,
centml air conditioning,
bathtub.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, tv
room, laundry, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception. 24 hrs
mom service, power generator,
doctor on demand, closed
Kurultay Sok. No:19 34470 Laleli / İstanbul
parking space.
Tel: +90 (0212) 520 97 88 (PBX) - 520 97 89 (Pbx linesjí
Fax:+90 (0212) 512 42 20 -527 0771
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
www.hote(eyfel.com
lounge, lobby bar. snack-bar.
hoteleyfel@lioteleyfel.com
***
1 a la carte restaurant (60 pax).
2 open buffet restaurants (100
pax). 100 pax open total
capacity. Alacarte cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 1
meeting room (40 min. 50 max.
capacity). Overhead projector,
whiteboard, slide projector,
sound system, micmphone.
video player, television, fax,
equipments can be provided on
demand.
Location: Atatürk Airport 15
km. In old city.
Feronya Otel
Capacity: 102 total rooms,
197 total beds. 13 junior suites,
1 handicapped raom, 88 standard
raoms. City view is available.
Room Details: Direct dial
telephone, music, minibar, safe box,
intemet connection, satellite tv,
central air conditioning, shower,
bathtub in some raoms. wc. hair
dryer, telephone in bathraom.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, tv
raom, intemet, business center, gift
shop, 24 hrs raom service, power
generator, doctor on demand, car
parking with fee near facility.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
half board, full board, breakfast
lounge, lobby bar, snack bar, raof
bar, terrace bar. 1 a la carte
restaurant. 1 indoor restaurant (215
pax). Intemational Cuisine, Turkish
Cuisine.
Meeting & Congress: 1 meeting
raom (80 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, screen, whiteboard, slide
projector, flipchart, projector, sound
system, micraphone, video player,
television, air conditioning, light
system.
Location: Atatürk Airport 20 k m . In
city center.
Abdülhakhamit Cad. No:70-72 80090 Taksim / Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 238 09 01 - 237 26 35
Fax:+90 (0212) 238 08 66 -237 2832
www.feronya.com
feronya@feronya.com
Grand Yavuz Hotelistanbul
Piyer(oti Cad. No:71/B 34490 Sultanahmet/İstanbul
Tel: (0212) 5171712
Fax:(0212)517 82 69
www.grandyavuzhotel.com
info@grandyavüzhotel.com
Capacity: 84 moms, 2 suit
rooms, 6 single bed raoms,
64 double bedrooms, 12 triple
rooms, sea. city and historical
view.
Room Details: Central
airconditioning. telephone,
bathtube. hairdryer, cable tv.
minibar.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
outdoor parking, laundry, dry
cleaning, safe boxes, gift shop,
power generator.
Wining&Dining:
Bed&breakfast, halfboard.
fullboard. Roof bar&alacarte
*•*
restaurant with seaview.
100 pax (indoor), main
restaurant capacity: 150 pax
(indoor)
Meeting & Congress:
1 meeting room capacity:
50 pax.
Location: Walking distance to
all historical places Blue
Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapi
Palace, Grand Bazaar 0,5 km.
Atatürk Airport 15 km.
Harem Hotel
Selimiye Ambarı Sokak No:2 34668 Üsküdar / İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0216) 310 68 00 (PBX)
Fax: +90(0216)33477 30
www.haremhotel.com
info@haremhotel.com
Capacity: 100 total rooms,
200 total beds, 9 suites. Sea, land
views are available.
Room Details: Telephone, balcony,
minibar, television, cable tv, satellite
tv, split air condition, bathtub, hair
dryer.
General Facilities: Split air
condition, central heating, garden, tv
raom, intemet connection, laundry,
safety box at reception, 24 hrs raom
service, power generator, parking
without fee, pets are allowed.
Sports & Recreation: Outdoor
swimming pool, children's
swimming pool, Turkish bath, sauna,
table tennis, children's playgraund.
Wining & Dining: Bed & breakfast,
half board, full board, breakfast
lounge, lobby bar, pool bar. 1 a la
carte restaurant 1150 pax).
*•*
Meeting & Congress: 1 meeting
raom (200 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, whiteboard, fiipchart,
sound system, micraphone, video
player, television, fax.
Location: Atatürk Airport 30 k m .
Sabiha Gökçen Airport 13 km. In city
center.
Hotel Grand Ons
Capacity: 92 total rooms,
190 total beds. City view is
available.
Room Details: Telephone,
music, minibar, television, cable
tv, satellite tv, central air
conditioning, bathtub, hair
dryer.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, tv
room, laundry, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception, U hrs
raom service, power generator,
doctor on demand, pets are
allowed.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, aquarium bar with fire
place. 1 open buffet restaurant
[200 pax). 200 pax open total
capacity. Far East Cuisine.
Location: Atatürk Airport
15 km. In old city.
Azimkar Sok. No:32 34480 Laleli / Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 518 63 70 (PBX)
Fax: +90(0212)518 63 74
www.grandons.com
is.com
Hotel Mosaic
VidinliTevfikPasa Cad.
34490 Laleli/İstanbul
Tel: (0212) 512 98 50
Fax: (0212)512 98 57
Capacity: 118 standart rooms,
250 beds.
Room Details: Sat-TV.
Minibar, direct dial telephone,
dush&WC, hair dryer, central
heating&cooling sistem,
balcony.
Activities: Main Restaurant,
Patisserie Flora, Cutty's Bar
[with TV section). Conference
raom (80 pax), Bilüards, Turkish
Bath, Sauna, Fitness Center,
Sun Terrace, Laundry Service.
Room Service.
Location: In Istanbul City
Center, Topkapi Palace 2 km.
Atatürk Airport 12 km.
HOTELS
Hotel Nena
Binbirdirek Mah.Klodfarer Cd.No:8-10
Sultanahmet/istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 516 52 64
Fax:+9010212) 638 30 59
www.nenahotel.com info@nenahotel.com
***
Wining & Dining: Bed &
breakfast, half board, full
board, breakfast lounge, lobby
bar. terrace bar. 1 a la carte
restaurant (80 pax). 1 open
buffet restaurant (80 pax).
Turkish Cuisine.
Meetings Congress:
1 meeting room (40 min.
50 max. capacity). Sound
system, television, fax.
Location: 1000 m to the sea.
Atatürk Airport 20 k m . In old
city.
***
Taşlık Hotel
Capacity: 77 total rooms.
154 total beds. Sea view is
available.
Room Details: Telephone,
music, balcony, minibar.
television, cable tv. split air
condition, bathtub, hair diyer.
General Facilities: Central
heating, laundry, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception. 24 hrs
room service, power generator,
parking without fee. closed
parking space.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, lobby bar. 1 a la carte
restaurant (100 pax). 100 pax
closed total capacity.
Capacity: 29 total rooms.
58 total beds. 4 suites. 1 family
room. Sea. historical views are
available.
Room Details: Telephone,
music, balcony, minibar.
television, satellite tv. central
air conditioning, shower,
bathtub, hair diyer.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
garden, tv room, intemet.
laundry, dry cleaning, safety
box at reception. 24 hrs room
sen/ice. power generator, doctor
or nurse, baby sitter, parking
VKithQUtfee,
Meetings Congress:
1 meeting room (100 max.
capacity). Overhead projector,
whiteboard, fiipchart. television.
Location: Atatürk Airport 24
km. In city center.
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Süleyman Seba Cad. No:75 Valideçeşme
34357 Maçka/Istanbul
Tel: +90 (0212) 227 8310-13 (4 lines)
Fax: +90(0212)2604243
www.taslikhotel.com
info@tasükhoteUom tasUkhotel@superünlme.com
Best Western Taşhan
Tashan Cad.No:57 34142 Bakırköy / Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 543 65 75 -5728540
Fax:+90 (0212) 561 0988
GSM: (0533) 738 88 39
www.tashan.com.tr tashan@tashan.com.tr
Business & Airport Hotel
Capacity: 40 total rooms. 80 total
beds, 10 non-smoking rooms.
Room Details: International direct
dial-telephone, balcony in some
raoms, electranic key-card systems,
safe box, data port, cable tv, central
air conditioning, shower, bathtub,
hair dryer, telephone in bathraom.
central heating, smoke detector.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
digiturk. internet, business center,
laundry, iraning. dry cleaning.
24 hrsroomservice, power
generator, doctor on demand,
parking without fee. Credit Card
accepted.
Wining & Dining: Open buffet
breakfast. 1 indoor a la carte
restaurant (80 pax). Intemational
Cuisine. Turkish Cuisine.
**
Meeting & Congress: 1 meeting
raom (30 max. capacity). Overhead
projector, projection screen,
television, fax, VCD player,
electronical print board. Largest
room capacity 30.
Location: Train station and sea-bus
1 km., center of the old city 10 km..
Atatürk Airport 9 km. In city center,
free transfer to airport, free transfer
to fair center.
**
Celal Sultan Hotel
Yerebatan Cad. Salkım Söğüt Sok. No:16
34410 Sultanahmet/İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 520 93 23 -52093 24
Fax:+90 (0212) 522 97 24
www.celalsultan.com ¡nfo@celalsultan.com
Hotel Erdim
Capacity: 52 total raoms.
m total beds. 2 connected
raoms. Sea, garden views are
available.
Room Details: Telephone,
music, balcony, minibar.
television, satellite tv,
split air condition in some
raoms, shower, bathtub,
hair dryer, telephone in
bathraom.
General Facilities: Central
heating, garden, laundry, dry
cleaning, safety box at
reception, market, power
generator, doctor on demand,
outdoor parking space.
Capacity: 32 total rooms,
2 suites, 1 junior suite,
2 connected moms, 1 family
room. Historical view is
available.
Room Details: Telephone,
music, minibar, safe box,
television, satellite tv, central
air conditioning, shower,
bathtub, hair dryer.
General Facilities:
Central air conditioning,
central heating, internet, safety
box at reception, U hrs mom
service, power generator,
parking without fee, pets are
allowed.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, lobby bar, terrace bar.
1 a la carte restaurant (85 pax).
85 pax open, 30 pax closed
total capacity.
Meeting & Congress:
1 meeting room (10 min.
25 max. capacity). Flipchart,
video player, television, fax.
Location: In old city.
•*
Sports & Recreation: Table
tennis, cycling, jogging.
,
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge. 1 a la carte restaurant
(125 pax).
Location: 150 m to the sea.
Atatürk Airport 45 km., Sabiha
Gökçen Airport 15 km.
Ankara Cad. No:156
Kartal/istanbul
Tel: +90(0216)30658 94-95
Fax:+90 (0216) 353 78 88
hotelerdim@superonüne.com
Otel Pisa
Feth¡ Bey Cad. Kurultay Sok. No:3/1
34470 Laleü/istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 512 59 40 -511 43 00
Fax: +90(0212) 511 55 39
www.p¡sahotel¡stanbuLcom ¡nfo@p¡sahote(¡stanbü(.com
Capacity: Ik total raoms.
48 total beds. 4 suites. City
view is available.
Room Details: Telephone,
music, minibar, television,
satellite tv, split air condition,
bathtub, hair dryer.
General Facilities: Central
heating, tv room, safety box at
reception, Ik hrs raom service,
power generator, doctor on
demand.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, lobby bar. snack-bar.
48 pax open total capacity.
Location: Atatürk Airport 15
km. In old city.
*•
HOTELS
Sultanahmet Sarayı Hotel & Restaurant
Torun Sok. No:19 %m Sultanahmet/İstanbul
Tel: +90 (0212) 458 04 60 (pbx)
Fax: +90(0212)518 62 24
www.sultanahmetpalace.com
saray@sultanahmetpalace.com
Located at the very heart of the Old
City in Istanbul Sultanahmet Palace
Hotel offers you all the authenticity
and glomour of Antique Istanbul
with its functionally decorated 36
rooms, including 6 Deluxe rooms
with a private balcony. All rooms
have direct dial telephone. AirConditioning with heating option.
Satellite TV, Radio, Minibar. Hair­
dryer, and finally, a breathtaking
Traditional Turkish Bath and toilet in
each room. You may also benefit
from the Safe Boxes at the
reception. Laundry & Dry Cleaning,
24 hours Room Service, Generator.
Parking and Garden facilities.
Away from the bustle of the city.
Sultanahmet Palace hotel provides
you a peaceful and relaxing
atmosphere, both with is Byzantium
* *
Period decoration style and with its
outer silhouette inspired from the
remarkable Ottoman architecture.
The authentic and the relaxing
garden is also at your service for
your outdoor entertainments and
organisations... You may try the
selective dishes of the sophisticated
Emperial Ottoman Cuisine at
Sultans's Restaurant with 140
persons capacity, while you enjoy
the magnificient viex of the
marmara Sea, Prince's Islands,
Sultanahmet Mosque and finally the
Bosphorus shores...
Acropol Hotel Best Western (Historical Hotels)
Capacity: 26 total rooms, 58 total beds,
2 suites.
Blue Mosque, St.Sophia and Marmara
Sea view raoms are available.
Room Details: Direct dial telephone,
mioibar, cable TV, shower or bathtub,
hair dryer, air condiboning, heating
system
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating, tv raom,
intemet connection, laundry & dry
cleaning, safe box at the reception,
parking without fee, credit card
accepted. Stay two days or more get free
transfer tram the airport to the hotel
24 hours.
Wining & Dining: Open buffet
breakfast, half board, A la carte The
Marmara Roof Restaurant with
Bosphomsview 140 pax), 1 indoor
restaurant ( 60 pax) lobby bar
Meeting & Congress: 1 meeting raom
160 cap.), with equipments
Location: 14 km to the Atatürk Airport,
In old city
Descreption:.... Reconstructed as a
19th Gentry Ottoman Mansion, Best
Western Acrapol Hotel Istanbul is a
boutique hotel located in the center of
Istanbul just a short walk from
Sultanahmet Square, Topkapi Palace,
and the Basilica Cistem..You can
overlook the sea of Marmara and see
the Blue Mosque tram the terrace cafe
and most of the raoms. This deluxe
hotel is 14 kilometers tram the Istanbul
Atatürk Airport. The lobby you will be
impressed by the hand made ceiling
ornamentations and the ceiling
paintings made by professionals. These
paintings relate to the concept of the
ceiling ornamentation of Ottoman
Architecture which had a vital
significance in the tradition of
arahitecture of the six centuries lasting
Ottoman Empire.
BestWestern
Akbiyik Cad. No:25 Sultanahmet / Istanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 638 90 21
Fax:+90 (0212) 518 30 31
www.acropolhotel.com
info@acropolhotel.com
Capacity: 31 total rooms,
Meeting & Congress:
73 total beds, 6 suites. Sea.
2 meeting rooms (200 max.
historical views are available.
capacity). Overhead projector,
Room Details: Telephone,
whiteboard, slide projector,
music, balcony, minibar,
flipchart, barcovision, sound
television, cable tv, central air
system, micraphone, video
conditioning, shower, bathtub,
player, television.
hairdiyer.
Location: Atatürk Airport 17
General Facilities: Central air
k m . In old city, at the beach.
conditioning, central heating,
garden, safety box at reception,
power generator, parking.
Wining & Dining: Bed8(
Kennedy Cad. Sahilyolu No:32 Ahirkapi
34400 Sultanahmet/istanbul
Tel: +90(0212)51623 13
Fax:+90 (0212) 516 13 84
www.citadelhotel.com office@citadelhotel.com
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Citadel Hotel
breakfast, breakfast lounge,
snack-bar. 1 a la carte
restaurant (90 pax).
Intemational Cuisine.
Eresin Crown Hotel
Küçük Ayasofya Cad. No:40 Sultanahmet / İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 638 U 28
Fax:+90 (02121638 09 33
www.eresincrown.com.tr www.eresinsultanahmet.com.tr
eresin@eresincrown.com.tr eresin@eresjnsultanahmet.com.tr
Capacity: 59 total rooms, 5 suites,
• connected raoms. Sea, iiistoricat
views are available.
Room Details: Music, minibar,
electranic key-card systems, safe
box, television, satellite tv, central
air conditioning, bathtub, hairdryer,
Jacuzzi, telephone in bathraom,
working desk, parquet floor, black
out curtain.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, split air condition,
central heating, business center,
laundry, dry cleaning, jewellery
store, Ik hrs raom service,
power generator, parking
without fee.
Sports & Recreation: Jacuzzi.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, lobby bar, terrace bar.
1 a la carte restaurant 145 pax).
1 outdoor restaurant (110 pax).
200 pax closed total capacity.
Meeting & Congress: 2 meeting
rooms (180 max. capacity). (]verhead
projector, projection screen,
whiteboard, slide projector, flipchart,
barcovision, sound system,
micraphone, video player, television,
fax.
Location: St.Sophia-Blue Mosque
0.5 km. Grand Bazaar 1 km, Topl<api
Palace 0,5 km. Atatürk Airport
15 km. In old city center.
Fuat Paşa Oteli
Capacity: 51 rooms, 107 beds.
Room Details: Allraomsara
equipped with diract dial
teleptione, bathtub, music, TV,
air conditioning, minibar, hair­
dryer and balcony. Rooms ara
heated by central heating.
General Facilities: This hotel
also has air conditioning and
central heating in public areas,
outdoor&indoor parking areas.
Market, generator, dry cleaning,
safety box at reception.
Airport/hotel/airport transfer
service and Ik hrs room service
are also available.
Wining & Dining: There is a
restaurant with 280 pax indoor
and 80 pax outdooor capacity.
The breakfast lounge can serve
up to 280 pax. The Paşa Bar
and cafeteria will be setving for
your leisure time.
Meeting & Congress: There
ara 2 meeting halls which
include overhead projector,
slide projectory video player, TV
and whiteboard. The meeting
facilities have a total capacity \
of 100 pax.
Location: The hotel is located
at Büyükdere-Sarıyer and is on
the Bosphoms. The distance
fram Atatürk Airport is 35 km.
Çayırbaşı Cad. No:238 80890 Sariyer/lstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 242 98 60 (10 Lines)
Fax: +90(0212)242 95 89
www.fuatpasa.com.tr
info@fuatpasa.com.tr
PeraPalas
Tepebasi / istanbul
Tel: +90(0212)251 45 60 (12 tines)
Fax: +90(0212) 251 40 89
vww.perapalas.com
info@perapa(ace.com
Capacity: U O total rooms, 275
total beds, 6 suites. City,
historical views are available.
Room Details: Telephone,
balcony, minibar. safe box,
^ intemet connection, television,
split air condition, bathtub, hair
dryer.
General Facilities: Air
condition, central heating,
terrace, laundry, dry cleaning,
gift shop. Ik hrs raom seivice,
power generator, doctor or
nurse, closed parking space.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge. 3 a la carte restaurants
Meeting & Congress:
3 meeting rooms (300 max.
capacity). Overhead projector,
whiteboard, slide projector,
flipchart, barcovision, sound
system, micraphone, video
player, television, fax, intemet.
Location: Pera Palace Hotel is
just at the heart of istanbul. It
is in the middle of business,
cultural, social & historical
places. Atatürk Airport is
25 km. to the hotel.
HOTELS
Vardar Palace Hotel
Sıraselviler Cad. No:54 34433 Taksim / İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 252 28 88 (PBX) -2445548
Fax:+90 (0212) 252 15 27
www.vardarhotel.com
¡nfo@vardarhotel.com
Capacity: 40 total rooins.
96 total beds. 40 standard
rooms. City view is available.
Room Details: Dimct dial
telephone, minibar.
safe box. intemet connection,
cable tv, split air condition,
shower, bathtub, wc,
hair dryer.
General Facilities: Split air
condition, central heating,
intemet. laundry, iraning.
dry cleaning, safety box at
raception. 24 hrs raom service,
power generator, doctor on
demand, baby sitter on demand,
parking with fee.
Wining&Dining: Bed&
breakfast, breakfast lounge,
terrace bar.
Location: 1 km to the sea.
Atatürk Airport 20 km. In city
center, shuttle bus.
Arena Hotel
Capacity: 27 total raoms,
54 total beds. 2 suites, 2 junior
suites. Sea. city views are
available.
Room Details: Direct dial
telephone, balcony in some
raoms. minibar. safe box. cable
tv. central air conditioning,
central heating, shower,
bathtub, wc. hair dryer, central
heating.
General Facilities: Central air
conditioning, central heating,
garden, laundry, dry cleaning.
24 hrs raom service, power
generator, outdoor parking
space.
Sports & Recreation: Turkish
bath.
Wining & Dining: Breakfast
lounge, garden bar. vitamin bar.
1 outdoor restaurant (30 paxl.
1 indoor restaurant (30 pax).
30 pax open, 30 pax closed
total capacity.
Meeting & Congress:
1 meeting raom (30 max.
capacity).
Location: Blue Mosque-StSophiathe underground cistern 300 m.. Grand
Bazaar 500 m.. Topkapi P a t o 400 m.
AtatOrk/^rportlSkm. In old diy center
*Special
Küçük Ayasofya Mah. Şehit Mehmet Paşa Yokuşu üçler
Hamam Sok. No:13-15 Sultanahmet / İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 458 03 64
Fax:+90 (0212) 458 03 66
www.arenahatel.com arena@arenahotel.com
certificate pending.
Seres Hotel
Hüdavendigar Cad. No:49 34420 S¡rkec¡ / İstanbul
Tel:+90 (0212) 5193020
Fax:+90 (0212) 519 36 36
www.sereshotel.com
seres@sereshotel.com
Capacity: 54 rooms. 110 beds,
4 suties.
Room Details: TV, satellite tv,
air-conditioning, minibar,
music, direct dial telephone,
private bathraom, hair dryer,
smoke detector and sprinkler
system.
General Facilities:
24 hrs raom service, intemet.
secreterial services, safe box at
reception, doctor, dry cleaning,
laundry service, generator.
Wining & Dining:
2 restaurants (total cap:60).
breakfast hall (total cap:60).
2 bars (Sultan. Teras restaurant
& bar with panoramic
Bosphoms and Istanbul view)
Meeting & Congress:
1 meeting room (total cap:50]
Location: 5 minutes walk to
the Topkapi Palace. Saint
Sophia. Blue Mosque. Cistems,
Covered Bazaar, Railway
station, Harbour and 10 minutes
to the dining and entertainment
districts. 15 km to Atatürk
Airport.
*Special certificate pending.