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ISTANBUL VIEW ISTANBUL CITY GUIDE ISTANBULVIEW Get the most out of your visit to Istanbul with our essential guides to shopping, dining, and nightlife in Istanbul. ISTANBUL CITY GUIDE ISTANBUL Istanbul - The only metropolis on two continents Istanbul - The only We at Istanbulview give you an creates an atmosphere that overview of Istanbul with feels like you just went through metropolis in the news, highlights, shopping, a time machine. restaurants, nightlife, hotels, A whirl through Istanbul’s luxe world which is and developments. shopping malls, ultra chic situated on two The content on Istanbulview is restaurants, hip hotels, and commented and rated by our exciting nightlife proves that continents and one audience to give you an this ancient city is Europe's of the biggest and interactive experience to find hippest spot. the best place to enjoy. When the night falls, the city most vibrant cities in transforms into a nightlife Mystic mosques, beautiful heaven where glitz and glamor Europe. palaces, small ancient streets, takes over the city. the rich historical past of Istanbul, former Your Istanbulview Team Constantinople of 1001 nights, Welcome to the Istanbul View City Guide where we VIEW celebrate one of the most vibrant and diverse cities in the world. In this guide you will discover many reasons to love Istanbul, the city which was 2010 European Capital of ISTANBUL Culture and named the best place to be in 2010. Table of Contents Istanbul............................................................................................ .........................................................1 Culture............................................................................................. ........................................................3 Shopping.......................................................................................... ........................................................5 Dining............................................................................................... ......................................................7 Nightlife............................................................................................ .....................................................10 Enjoy your Istanbul City Guide, leave any comments or reviews on www.istanbulview.com Share This Guide! Here’s what you can do to spread the word about Istanbul: 1. Send this file to a friend (it’s sort of big, so ask first). 2. Send them a link to www.istanbulview.com so they can download it themselves. 3. Print out as many copies as you like. Istanbul Modern Culture VIEW Istanbul Modern is a creative center for young and old. Turkish modern art Istanbul has been the capital is getting popular. Especially in to many civilizations but Istanbul young artists show there modern day Istanbul has a lot creativity in small galleries and ISTANBUL more to offer beside the exhibitions. Istanbul Modern offers traditional attraction like 8000 sq m. For the best local talents, which you will definitely notice once Topkapi palace, Blue Mosque, you visit the sculpture garden Ayasofya, Dolmabahçe outside. There is a section for new Palace, Grand Bazaar. media and a gallery which shows a new photographic collection 3 times per year. Visit our website for more Istanbul culture Istanbul Modern is rich in creativity. And get already a lot of international attention. Jacques Chirac, Gerhard Schroeder and Tony Blair all send personal compliments during the opening in 2004. Monastry, from Qubbat As-Sakhrah to More information at the ruins of Mount Nemrut. In http://www.istanbulmodern.org addition, some works that have not survived into the present, such as the Temple of Artemis, the Halicarnassus Miniaturk Mausoleum and Ajyad Castle, were Miniaturk contains 105 models done recreated. in 1/25th scale. 45 of the structures are from Istanbul, 45 are from In addition to the models on exhibition Anatolia, and 15 are from the Ottoman in the open-air museum, Miniaturk territories that today lie outside of also has different places where the Turkey. Additional space was reserved visitors can enjoy themselves. These Address for potential future models. The park places include a 400-seat İmrahor Caddesi Borsa Durağı Mevkii hosts icons of many cultures and amphitheater, a gift shop that sells Sütlüce 34445 civilizations. Models vary from the souvenirs of Miniaturk, a playground Beyoğlu / İstanbul Hagia Sophia to Selimiye, from Rumeli to attract the interest of younger Phone 0212 222 28 82 Fortress to Galata Tower, from visitors, a life size chess board and a Safranbolu Houses to the Sumela labyrinth. Istanbul Archaeology the eras and civilizations in world Museum history. The extremely ornate Alexander Sarcophagus, once believed to be prepared for The Istanbul Archaeology Museum is Alexander the Great, is among the an archeological museum, located in most famous pieces of ancient art in the Eminönü district of Istanbul, the museum Turkey, near Gülhane Park and Topkapı Palace. The museum excels, however, in its rich chronological collection of The Istanbul Archaeology Museum locally found artifacts that shed light actually consists of three museums. on the origins and history of the city. Those are the main Archeology Topkapi Palace (to the right of and behind St. Museum, the Old Eastern Works Irene).tel 0212/520-7740. Admission 5.50YTL Museum and the Enameled Kiosk ($4); includes the Museum of the Ancient Orient and the Çinili Kösk. Tues-Sun 9am-5pm. Museum. It houses over one million objects that represent almost all of Top Istanbul Concerts VIEW Thinking about a trip to Istanbul? Why not plan your trip around Istanbul one of these top events that will rock the city. ISTANBUL Events and Concerts 2015 Best Concerts Coming to Istanbul in 2015 ★ Chill-Out Festival – May 23 Chill-Out Festival Istanbul is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year at Life Park on the 23rd and 24th of May. ★ An Evening with Hugh Jackman – May 30 – June 01 The Australian artist Hugh Jackman puts his talent in song and dance on full display before our very eyes and he is accompanied by dancers and an orchestra. ★ OneRepublic – May 30 OneRepublic, the American pop-rock band, who cracked the top of world music charts ★ One Love Festival – June 13th One Love Festival will take place at LifePark on June 13th and 14th. ★ Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club – June 26th Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club “Adiós Tour” will be in İstanbul on June 26 ★ 22nd Istanbul Jazz Festival – June 27 – July 15 The 22nd Istanbul Jazz Festival will radiate the city in jazzy lights with over 35 concerts featuring more than 250 musicians both from Turkey and abroad ★ Jessie J – July, 3rd Jessie J, the most striking pop idol of the present day with her latest hit “Bang Bang” shattering the record charts, will meet her fans in Küçükçiftlik Park on July, 3rd! ★ Rock Off - August 1st The most anticipated metal festival of the year has arrived! Rock Off will take place at Cosmos on August 1st and 2nd this year ★ Enrique Iglesias - August 19th Worldwide famous Spanish pop musician Enrique Iglesias will be at KüçükÇiftlik Park as part of Sex&Love tour on August 19, 2015. ★ %100 Metal Fest Headbangers - August 29th %100 Metal Fest Headbangers’ Weekend will bring Kreator, Mastodon, Therion, Katatonia, At The Gates, Ensiferum, and Thrown To The Sun at KüçükÇiftlik Park for a 3day festival. ★ Diana Krall - October 27th Grammy award winner jazz soloist and pianist Diana Krall will perform her new album at Zorlu Center Performing Arts Center on October 27. Not all the concerts have been announced yet so visit our website, we’ll be updating it often. Shopping Istanbul World’s only Metropolis On Two Continents does not only maintains the monumental state of the bazaar, but also makes it a palace for shopping. Istanbul boasts more shopping action than anywhere else worldwide. VIEW ISTANBUL City’s Nisantasi Istinye Park Kanyon City’s Nisantasi shopping center, is Istinye Park shopping mall features Kanyon, an urban oasis in Istanbul. located on the street of Tesvikiye that is 300 shops, the first IMAX Theater, Turkey’s most distinguished the heart of retail shopping in the top local and global brands, cafes shopping mall. Kanyon opened in luxurious district of NISANTASI in and exclusive restaurants. The new Istanbul (Turkey) May 2006, offering Istanbul. City’s features 150 stores, shopping mall offers famous brands 400,000 square- feet of retail space, cinema’s, Top local and global brands, like Dolce & Gabbana, Dior, Prada, 26 tower floors of offices, and 179 cafes and exclusive restaurants. Celine, Fendi, Hugo Boss, Max Starbucks is on the first floor, and the luxury residences. Kanyon is fusing Canadian coffee chain Second Cup Mara, Louis Vuitton, Zara, Boyner, a unique approach to shopping, Coffee, has opened its first branch in Mango, M.A.C., Sephora, Sevil, entertainment and retail in an Turkey. On the second floor there is a Vakko, and Debenhams. World- extraordinary architectural shell. Gloria Jeans Cafe, and Café Crown on famous Rainforest Café has opened Kanyon features 160 stores, 9 the third level. The most unique its first location in Turkey and is cinema screens, fitness center. Top restaurant of City’s is “Lemonade” located in Istinye Park at the ground local and global brands, cafes, and floor of the complex. The most open air performances are set in an Address: luxury and exclusive stores are atmosphere alive. Kanyon houses City’s Nisantasi located out side at the open-air trendsetting prestigious brands with Tesvikiye