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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. EventsISTANBUL 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. ISTANBULVIEW go to For more informationaboutcity’s Tel: 21237333 Sisli, 34365Istanbul Tesvikiye CaddesiNo.162 City’s Nisantasi Address: City’s “Lemonade” is restaurant of the third level. unique most The Gloria Jeans Cafe, andCafé Crown on Turkey. the On floorthere second a is Coffee, branch opened has itsfirst in chainCanadian coffee Second Cup Starbucks floor, the on first is andthe cafes andexclusive restaurants. cinema’s, Top brands, local andglobal Istanbul. City’s features 150stores, NISANTASI in luxurious district of retail the in shopping the heart of Tesvikiyelocated that the on street is of City’s center, shopping Nisantasi is City’s Nisantasi www.citysnisantasi.com
http://www.istinyepark.com Tel: +902123455555 Istinye –Istanbul Istinye BayiriCaddesi34460 Istinye Park Address: from theupperfloor. lifestyle centerwhichisaccessible located outsideattheopen-air luxury andexclusivestores are floor ofthecomplex.Themost located inIstinyeParkattheground its firstlocationinTurkey andis famous Rainforest Caféhasopened Vakko, andDebenhams.World- Mango, M.A.C.,Sephora,Sevil, Mara, LouisVuitton, Zara,Boyner, Celine, Fendi,HugoBoss,Max like Dolce&Gabbana,Dior, Prada, shopping malloffersfamousbrands and exclusiverestaurants. Thenew top localandglobalbrands,cafes 300 shops,thefirstIMAXTheater, Istinye Parkshoppingmallfeatures Istinye Park bazaar, butalsomakesitapalaceforshopping. does notonlymaintainsthemonumentalstateof Istanbul World’s onlyMetropolis OnTwo Continents Shopping else worldwide. Istanbul boastsmore
shopping www.kanyon.com.tr For more infovisit tel: +902123535300 34394 Levent-Istanbul Buyukdere Cad.No:185 Kanyon Address: in thenewshoppingcenterKanyon. Continental Europe isalsolocated Harvey Nichols.Apple’s firststore in the world-famousfashionretailer trendsetting prestigious brandswith atmosphere alive.Kanyonhouses open airperformancesare setinan local andglobalbrands,cafes, cinema screens, fitnesscenter. Top Kanyon features 160stores, 9 extraordinary architectural shell. entertainment andretail inan a uniqueapproach toshopping, luxury residences. Kanyonisfusing 26 towerfloorsofoffices,and179 400,000 square- feetofretail space, Istanbul (Turkey) May2006,offering shopping mall.Kanyonopenedin Turkey’s mostdistinguished Kanyon, anurbanoasisinIstanbul. Kanyon actionthananywhere
ISTANBULVIEW www.akmerkez.com.tr For more info visit Fax: +90(212) 2820165 Tel: +90(212)2820170 İSTANBUL Nispetiye cad.Ulus-Etiler - AKMERKEZ Address: million peopleeverymonth. 10:00-22:00 andisvisitedby1-1.5 every dayoftheweekbetween shoppers needs.Akmerkezisopen and asupermarketforallthe shine services,atailor, apetshop, goods, orthopedicshoe currency exchangeoffice,electronic cinemas, hairdressers, banks,a gift shopsalongwithrestaurants, toys, sports,shoes,eyewearand clothing andtextiles,stationery, women’s, men’s andchildren’s 246 shops,provides outstanding award in1996.Akmerkez,withits Shopping CenterInTheWorld” Akmerkez received the“Best shopping centerofTurkey. Akmerkez themostaward winning Akmerkez
www.istanbulcevahir.com For more info visit Fax: +902123801352 Tel: +902123686900 Istanbul Buyukdere Cad.No:22Sisli/ Istanbul CevahirShopping center Address: 3 mbig. clock intheworld,withdigitseach glass roof carriesthebiggest centre. Thebuilding’s 2,500-m²- spans theinteriorofshopping bowling hall.Aroller coaster entertainment facilities,anda children, severalother cinema. Ithasalsoacinemafor cinemas includinganIMAX3D for showsandotherevents,12 Under itsroof, there isabigstage restaurants intheshoppingcentre. restaurants and14exclusive There are 280shops,34fastfood largest shoppingmallintheworld. mall inEurope, andthesecond Cevahir Mallisthelargest shopping Istanbul Cevahir
www.metrocity.com.tr For more infovisit fax: +902123440661 tel: +902123440670 Levent -Istanbul Buyukdere Cad.1.Levent34330 Metrosite Address: under thedaylight. visitors thefeelingofshopping over ashoppingmall,givesthe application ofthissizeeverused coated fiberglass fabric,first roof coveringmadeoutofTeflon concept oftheshoppingcenter’s food court.Theuniquearchitectural department store andastrong a MMMMigros supermarket,a covered area of60,000m².There is cafeterias on4floorswitha labels, varietyofrestaurants and anddomestic offering international Metrocity features 140stores Metrocity
ISTANBULVIEW www.capamarka.com.tr information visit tel +902310356 Formore Demokrasi Parkiici Taskisla Cad.No:3Macka Al Jamal Address: Bosporus view. event experiencewithagreat offers atrulyone-of-a-kindIstanbul and “oriental”music.AlJamal fascinating mixture of“western” harem likeinteriordesignand hummus. Feellikeasultaninthe manti, eggplantsalad,and which includeyoghurt,muhammara, wine. There are regional fresh meze, Turkish fine rakiandinternational There isachoicebetweenthe interior designandcolorfulshows. with itsdeliciousfood,incredible favorite amongIstanbul’s jetset service. AlJamalhasbecomea stylefoodandoutstanding Eastern performance withsuperbMiddle Experience fabulousbellydancing Al Jamal
Dining Visit ourwebsiteformore numerous othercuisines are alsothrivinginthecity. many Europeanrestaurants andFarEastern and Along withthetraditionalTurkish restaurants, www.zumarestaurant.com Tel: +90212 2362296 Ortakoy –Istanbul Salhane Sk.No:7 Zuma istanbul Address: and servicestyle. Zuma barmenaswellitsfood cocktails prepared byLondon to Japan.Zumaisspokenofit from allovertheworld–from Brazil which allthefurnitureare brought atmosphere dominantinZuma, indoor facilities.Theplain its terraceinsummeraswell view, isservingitscustomerswith in Ortakoyprevailing theBosphorus the past.ZumaRestaurant,situated while respecting thetraditionsof an authenticflavouroftheeast ethos behindZumaistodeliver informal eatinganddrinking.The traditional japaneseizakayastyleof new -asophisticatedtwistonthe Zuma offerssomethingcompletely Zuma Istanbul
restaurants inIstanbul www.capamarka.com.tr For more information visit +90 2122196530 Macka -Istanbul Kadirgalar CaddesiMackaParki Cahide Cabaret Address: magazine. just abouteverynewspaperand place inIstanbulandread aboutin or lamb.Cahideisthemostpopular kebabs, andsalmonwithnoodles meze, homemadebreads, shish delicious Turkish cuisine,withfresh The sexywaitersintuxedosserve guard extravagantentertainment. and isfabulousplace,veryavant heed) isoneofitskindinTurkey gone wild”.Cahide(pronounced Ja- and participationfrom an“audience hostess andotherdragwaitresses cabaret performancebythe nightly draghostesscomedian, Cabaret Restaurantfeatures a The veryinteractiveshowatCahide Cahide Cabaret
ISTANBULVIEW website Tel +902122934989 Beyoğlu -Istanbul Kumbaracı yokuşu115/7Tünel, Lebiderya Address: on ourentirely openterrace. be relaxing withthelightseabreeze In thehotsummernightsyouwill Bosphorus atLebiderya. witness auniqueviewofthe Live thebeautyofIstanbul,and Lebiderya website Tel +90-212-251-1042 Beyoglu -Istanbul Misir Apt.No:311K:8 Istiklal Caddesi Address: minimalist style. each decoratedinanelegant, 360Bar, LoungeBarandFire Bar- There are three connectedareas - place toseeandbeseen. Misir Building,360Istanbulisthe On thetopfloorofhistorical 360 Istanbul www.360istanbul.com www.lebiderya.com
steamed Chinese‘Dim Sums’, mini charcoal bbq,varietyof chicken orduck sataysservedon Sichuan pepper steak,Asianbeef, wrapped inabananaleaf, creative foodanddrinks.Seabass Banyan isknownforits’unique, Banyan isa‘dream cometrue’. of Ortakoy. Livejazzatsunset. cafeandbar enclave village turned overlooking thewateratfishing Great Asianfoodonahugeterrace Banyan website: Tel :+9021228216 80600 Istanbul Etiler Residence AltKatı Nispetiye Cad.Akmerkez Papermoon Istanbul Address: gnocchi andspaghettivongole. seafood pappardelle, gorgonzola popular dishesincludelinguine, Los AngelesorNewYork. Most people andastrendy asanythingin Istanbul highsocietyandfamous Papermoon ispopularamong variety ofpizzasandcarpaccios. separate diningrooms. Great and excellentservice.Abar since 1997.Very goodItalianfood Moon openeditsIstanbulbranch After MilanandNewYork, Paper Paper Moon www.papermoon.com.tr
www.banyanrestaurant.com website: Tel: +902122599060 Ortaköy -Istanbul Salhane Sokak Muallim NaciCaddesi,3 Banyan Address: food. the simplepleasures oflife through Banyan isaplacewishingtoshare the qualityofhomecooking. tea selectionsare allcomparable to fresh juice,agreat varietyofhealing dried orangeslices,vodkawith Asian Fusionteawithkakuleand Website Phone +902122870357 Adnan SaygunCad.Yol sok.No:2 Sunset Istanbul Address: wine list. Sushi Barandatopinternational dishes. Italsohasanexcellent cuisineandTurkishof international The foodisexcellentandamixture Bosphorus. views ofIstanbul,overlookingthe Ulus andhasoneofthegreatest Sunset islocatedonthehillsof Sunset GrillBar www.sunsetgrillbar.com
ISTANBULVIEW marinated sea bassandfish specalities like stuffedcalamari, meze menuwill hikeupthebill,but vertiginous prices.Sampling the serves superiorseafoodat A supremely stylishaffair, Poseidon Poseidon www.etilersamdan.com Tel: +902122634898 Etiler -Istanbul Nispetiye CaddesiNo:30 Samdan Istanbul Address: chef’s specialrisotto. fillet, theSamdansaladand Samdan, includingtheSamdan favourites thatare uniqueto escargots, aswellin-house delicacies likefrog’s legsand venue isalsoaclassic,offering restaurant sectionofthefamous after movingtoEtiler. The maintain theprestige ofitsname Tuna hasensured thattheclub hours, andco-founderMehmet paparazzi wouldcampoutsideatall only placeinitstimethatthe glitterati, EtilerSamdanwasthe synonymous withtheIstanbul legend initsownright.Aname for over30years,havingbecomea Istanbul nightlifehasbeenaround An IstanbulClassic.Thisveteranof Samdan
bred, well-manicured bigspenders. dining companionswillbewell- of thedayispricedbykilo.Your croquettes are worthit.Thecatch www.anjelique.com.tr Phone: +902123272844 Ortaköy, İstanbul Salhane Sok.No:5 Anjelique Istanbul Address: to come. bring thenightbacktolifeforyears “Sounds ofAnjelique”albumsthat hosted byworld-famousDJsand Anjelique isfamousforitsparties different musiconeveryfloor. the fungoesonuntildawnwith Istanbul’s mostfamousnightspots; After dinner, intooneof itturns delicious Mediterraneandishes. middle andtopfloorsfeature serves Asiancuisinewhilethe the Bosphorus,itssealevelfloor Ortaköy. Withasweepingviewof three-story seasidemansionin nightclub, Anjeliqueissituatedina Both aworldrestaurant and Anjelique www.poseidonbebek.com Tel: +90(0212)2879531 Bebek -istanbul Caddesi 58, Küçük Bebek,CevdetPaşa Poseidon Address: almost asmagical. bay, buttheviewfrom indoorsis and hasgorgeous viewsofBebek suspended abovetheBosphorus The large deckisvirtually
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Weather Istanbul has a temperate climate with cold and dry winters and hot and humid summers. Between December and March, Istanbul is cold, rainy, windy with temperatures averaging 4°C (39°F). During summer, temperatures average 25-30°C (78-88°F), and most days are sunny with blue skies.
Drinking Alcohol is readily available in Istanbul and generally less restricted than in parts of Western Europe and North America. Beer, wine and hard liquor can be bought at supermarkets and small stores called ‘Tekel’, which are often open late into the night. The legal drinking age in Turkey is 18.
Voltage Turkey uses 220 V, European-style rounded tip two-prong plugs. Check in advance whether you’ll need an adaptor and/ or transformer.
Useful Telephone Numbers Note that the inter-city codes for Istanbul differ depending on whether you are on the European or Asian side of the city. The codes are 212 (European side) and 216 (Asian side). To call a number on the other side of the Bosphorus, first dial 0, followed by the code. To phone abroad, dial 00, then the country code.
Tourist Police (in Istanbul only): 0212 5274503 Tourism Information(all over Turkey): 170 Ataturk Airport Tourism Office: 0212 465 3151 3547 Police: 155 Fire: 110 Telephone enquiries 118
Medical Assistance Air Ambulance Tel: 0(212) 592 88 27 Night Ambulance Tel: 0(212) 240 39 14 International Hospital Ambulance Tel: 0(212) 663 30 00 International SOS Assistance Tel: 0(212) 230 96 38
Time Zone Turkey follows GMT +2 hours. This means that Turkey is two hours ahead of the U.K.
Money Turkish Lira is the official currency of Turkey. Bank notes come in denominations of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, and 100TL, while coins, called the Kurus (kr), come in 1, 5, 10, 25, and 50 kurus pieces. There is also a 1TL coin. ATMs are abundant and ATMs of different local banks are usually clustered together around centres, including at the Arrivals terminal. Credit cards are also widely used and accepted in Turkey and Istanbul.
Public holidays ★ National Sovereignty & Children's Day (Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı) 23 April ★ Ataturk Commemorations & Youth Sports Day (Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı) 19 May ★ Victory Day (Zafer Bayramı) 30 Aug ★ Ramazan Holiday (Seker Bayramı) 30-31 August-1 September ★ Republic Day (Cumhuriyet Bayramı) 29 Oct ★ The Feast of the Sacrifice (Kurban Bayramı) 6-7-8-9 November ★ New Year's Day (Yılbaşı Günü) 1 Jan Good luck. Enjoy your visit in istanbul and leave any comments or reviews on www.istanbulview.com
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