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Contents General Public 2 Istanbul: Where Past Meets Present 3 Transfers from Atatürk Airport to the City Centre 4 Kadıköy Pier and Kalamış Park Fan Zone 6 Stadium Rules and Regulations 8 Must-See Places in Istanbul 10 Things To Do 12 Useful Information 12 Tourist Information 13 General Public Welcome to Istanbul I am privileged to welcome you to Istanbul and to the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium for the 2009 UEFA Cup Final, the last and as such the most important Final in the competition’s 38-year history. Istanbul is deeply honoured to be hosting this prestigious event and I invite all fans of football to experience this magnificent city of immense cultural heritage, countless landmarks and friendly people. Wishing you all a most enjoyable stay, Kadir Topbaş Mayor of Istanbul Istanbul welcomes you! We are very happy to be hosting the 38th UEFA Cup Final on 20 May 2009 at the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium. I sincerely believe that Istanbul, as a city connecting Europe and Asia, is an excellent choice for this last UEFA Cup Final. The football fever that will be generated by this linking of two continents will certainly provide some unforgettable memories for football fans the world over. The Turkish Football Association gained lots of experience from organising the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul and the local organising committee, under the leadership of UEFA, has been working for the last 12 months to make the stadium and the surrounding area worthy of this prestigious event. We consider this Final as an important milestone for Turkey, who eagerly want to host EURO 2016. Thank you to all of you for being in Istanbul. Enjoy the Final and have a safe trip back home. Mahmut Özgener President of the Turkish Football Association 2 Istanbul: Where Past Meets Present Istanbul has a history of over 2,500 years and ever since its establishment on this strategic junction of lands and seas, the city has been a crucial trade centre. The historic city of Istanbul is situated on a peninsula flanked on three sides by the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It has been the capital of three great empires, the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, and for more than 1,600 years, over 120 emperors and sultans ruled the world from here. No other city in the world can claim such a distinction. The Sultanahmet Square, the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia and the Topkapı Palace are but a few of the many tourist attractions in Istanbul, a city with historical landmarks on almost every corner. Istanbul is also a metropolis with over 13 million inhabitants, making it one of the largest cities of the world. With its street cafés, commercial shopping districts and centres, restaurants offering the best selections of both local and world cuisine, bazaars, Turkish coffee, and the natural beauty of the Bosphorus dividing the city into two and separating the two continents, all blended with the history of a city that has lived and evolved for thousands and thousands of years, Istanbul is one of the most lively and colourful places one can experience and one you will remember for a lifetime. Ring roads cross the Bosphorus over two suspension bridges to connect the two continents. The European side has now a fast tramway system and a metro, while comfort and speed on water has also been ensured by the hydrofoil terminals built on the seashores. All industrial establishments on the historic peninsula have been moved to new facilities in the suburbs and the new international bus terminal has reduced traffic intensity. The city is growing dynamically and developing at full speed on an east-west axis along the shores of the Marmara. Kadıköy district (Asian side) Kadiköy district is the home of Fenerbahçe SK football club, host of the UEFA Cup Final. It is also where both fan zones will be located, ready to welcome the supporters. There are also lots of places to eat around the market place, including traditional Turkish restaurants, patisseries, bars with live jazz, folk and rock music, and tea and backgammon houses. Behind the centre lies a large shopping and residential district winding uphill to the Bahariye Caddesi pedestrian street. This area was transformed during the economic boom of the 1990s, when many new bars were opened. The nightlife in Kadıköy is not overly ritzy: it is easier to find kebabs, lahmacun and fried mussels than haute cuisine. From here, the long shopping street, Bağdat Caddesi (Bağdat Street), heads east, with many affluent neighbourhoods between the shops and the coast. Behind the seaside parks and yacht marinas there are plenty of bars and cafés in areas such as Caddebostan. 3 Transfers from Atatürk Airport to the City Centre Atatürk airport in Istanbul is Turkey’s largest airport. From here you can travel to many destinations, both in Turkey and worldwide. In addition to a variety of forms of public transport that connect the airport to a variety of destinations in the city, the airport also runs its own bus service, known as Havaş. The Havaş bus service is significantly cheaper than taking a taxi. For those travelling to the airport, it departs, for example, from in front of the Municipality Art Gallery in Taksim every day at 05.00, 06.00, every half an hour between 06.00 and 23.00, and on the hour from 23.00 to 01.00. The bus service from Atatürk airport to Taksim and other parts of the city runs on the same schedule. The trip takes around 40 minutes. The price per person varies depending on the location in the city (4–15 Turkish lira (TRY)). The trip to the airport can often involve heavy traffic, especially during rush hour. It is always helpful to check the traffic conditions before setting out to the airport. If you take the coastal road connecting Aksaray and Bakırköy to the airport, you are likely to experience less traffic. Metro/Light-rail System The metro/light-rail system that departs from Kabataş, Eminönü and Aksaray offers an even less expensive way to reach Atatürk airport. The metro line from Aksaray to Atatürk airport is 20km long, the trip takes 32 minutes and trains run every seven minutes. The Aksaray–Airport metro runs every day from 06.00 to 00.40 and costs TRY 1.40. Ferry Lines Ferries run from the following harbours on the European side: from Karaköy to Kadıköy and Haydarpasha station; from Eminönü to Kadıköy, Haydarpasha, Üsküdar and Bostancı; from Beşiktaş to Kadıköy and Üsküdar; and from Kabataş to Üsküdar and the Prince Islands. From the Asian side ferries run from Kadıköy to Eminönü, Karaköy, Beşiktaş and the Prince Islands; from Üsküdar to Eminönü, Beşiktaş and Kabataş; from Bostancı to Eminönü and the Prince Islands; and from Haydarpasha station to Karaköy and Eminönü. Ferries run from Eminönü, Karaköy and Beşiktaş to Kadıköy Pier every day from 07.00 to 23.00 and cost TRY 1.40. 4 Sea Buses Istanbul’s sea buses (smaller and faster than the ferries) run from Eminönü to Kabataş, Kadıköy and the Prince Islands; from Kabataş to Bostancı and the Prince Islands; from Karaköy to Bostancı, Pendik, and Kartal; from Kadıköy to Bakırköy, Eminönü and the Prince Islands; and from Bostancı to Bakırköy, Yenikapı, Karaköy, Kabataş, Kadıköy and the Prince Islands. They cost TRY 6.00. To the Stadium The general public can access the stadium from the European side either by Metrobus or ferry. Metrobuses travel from Avcılar to Söğütlüçeşme via the O1 highway. The last stop on the Metrobus is the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium. Ferries sail from Eminönü, Karaköy, Beşiktaş and Kabataş docks. Ferries drop off at Kadıköy Pier, where there is a 1.5km walkway leading to the stadium. General public wishing to come to stadium from the Asian side can take the buses that travel to Kadıköy and Bağdat Street (local name Bağdat Caddesi). Traffic in Istanbul is often particularly heavy during rush hour, i.e. from 07.30 to 10.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00. For more information please visit: www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr 5 Kadıköy Pier and Kalamış Park Fan Zone As the 2009 UEFA Cup Final kick-off approaches, fan zones will get you in the mood for this amazing event. Centre of Kadıköy will be transformed into a football paradise as the beatiful Kadıköy Pier and Kalamış Park area become fan zones for all of you. Each fan zone will be dedicated to a Finalist. During matchday we hope you will enjoy your day in the fan zone, which will be open from 9am to 4am. While the excitement builds up on the day of the UEFA Cup Final, the fan zone will be spiced up with various sorts of activities and entertainment. Kadıköy Pier and Kalamış Park Fan Zone will feature: · Stage showcasing live music · Big screen showing UEFA Cup highlights · Food and beverage stands · Football skills activity area · NIKE merchandise sale areas · Carlsberg bar Walkways will take fans to and from the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saraçoğlu stadium and fan zones. Herkes İçin Futbol (Grassroots) Tournament In addition, the Kalamış Park fan zone will host the Finals of the grassroots tournament organised by the Turkish Football Federation in honour of the 2009 UEFA Cup Final. While awaiting the Final you can watch some great matches as children from Kadıköy schools compete in the grand Final of the Herkes İçin Futbol (Grassroots) tournament. · 9-10 age group Final · 11-12 age group Final · 13-14 age group Final The Finals will take place on the pitches near the Kalamış Park fan zone.