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ISSUE 118 DECEMBER 2019

TOP10 RESTAURANTS & BARS PLACES TO VISIT, MUSEUMS, SHOPPING RECOMMENDATIONS

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GET THE FIGURES Let’s take the fingers of those who say that 2019 is a let go! Suppose he raised me with two arms. Some years, the energy is loved, while others are stammer. For me, 2019 was a year I didn’t like its energy even though I didn’t have a major problem. Even though I didn’t like to fit time to numbers, I like to start living a new time period, to get over again, to imagine the unknown beauties, to give myself a new chan- ce. going. If there are people like me who do not like 2019; I wish for them 2020 to pass the magnificent. For those who are good, an even better year awaits them. First health and health first, then, your loved ones are next to you, your heart beats, you feel you live, you have stolen from life, there are moments, yesterday you can look at laughing, you can set up new dreams, I wish you a new year to put into practice. Stay in conversation until you meet again.

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Gürhan Sayar General Manager Welcome to Lazzoni Hotel Lazzoni Hotel, which we consider to be our home, has been built based on our specialization in design and service sectors. Lazzoni Hotel, with its seafront location at the coast of Golden Horn, one of the historical textures of the European side, has a unique location for those who desire to discover the city thanks to its proximity to the city’s historical texture, business centers, shopping and entertainment complexes or to make business visits, meetings and explore the city. We, as Lazzoni Family, invite all our esteemed guests who desire to accommodate for business and holiday purposes to our home for a matchless experience with our comfortable deluxe rooms, quality service understanding and the hospitality of our teammates who have adopted the approach of a host rather than an employee. Contact Us

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Jin Terrace Lazzoni Hotel aims to welcome the esteemed guests thereof in Jin Terrace on the terrace floor during the summer season, where you can have the opportunity of trying different and fabulous tastes, as well as eliminating the fatigue of the day by virtue of the unique Golden Horn landscape. Jin Terrace, at the same time, is an extraordinary and unique choice thanks to its unique view of Istanbul under your feet for corporate and private invitations.

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OnniHamam & Spa OnniHamam & Spa, located on a 650 m2 area with Turkish Bath, VIP Massage Room and 3 separate massage rooms, sauna, steam room and swimming pool, offers our valued guests a delightful and unique time in which they can pamper themselves.

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Weddings On Your Dreams Weddings on your dreams We invite your valued side to make an excellent and matchless start to your new life with Lazzoni family! Lazzoni Hotel offers perfect services for those who desire the best, with its biggest hall in Beyoğlu Haliç District, hosting for 400 and 600 people in banquet and with tasteful cocktail orders. .Zeni Ballroom hosts stylish invitations thanks to its area of 550 m2 and 5,5 meter ceiling height Zeni Ballroom can host up to 450, 250, 350, and 600 people in theater, classroom, gala and cocktail orders respectively.

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Superior & Superior Supreme Room All details are considered for your comfort in pur Superior & Superior Supreme Rooms which are all furnished with cozy and relaxing designs of Lazzoni Furniture Company. Our rooms comprising both French bed or twin beds in size of 26-35 m2, include a personal care set (bone, comb, file, earwax and makeup cotton) which will make you feel at home, bathrobe, free tea & coffee, international TV channels with Turkish-English and Arabic language options, as well as combination safe. After a tiring day, our tastefull rooms also offer you to enjoy your relaxing shower experience in our marble tiled bathrooms with our specially produced hotel guest amenities at Lazzoni Hotel

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Deluxe Room All details are considered for your comfort in Deluxe and Deluxe Supreme Rooms which are all furnished with cozy and relaxing designs of Lazzoni Furniture Company. Our rooms with unique views of the Golden Horn comprising both French bed or twin beds in size of 26-35 m2 include a personal care set (bone, comb, file, earwax and makeup cotton) which will make you feel at home, bathrobe, free tea & coffee, international TV channels with Turkish- English and Arabic language options, well as combination safe also ensure your valued side to enjoy our rain shower in our marble tiled bathrooms with our specially produced hotel guest amenities at Lazzoni Hotel. Click Here For More İnfo Reservation

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Junior Suit Room With Terrace All details are free tea & coffee, considered for your international TV comfort in Deluxe channels with Turkish- Balcony, all furnished English and Arabic with cozy and language options, as relaxing designs of well as combination Lazzoni Furniture safe also ensure your Company. Our rooms valued side to enjoy with unique views our rain shower in our of the Golden Horn marble tiled bathrooms comprising both with our specially French bed or twin produced hotel guest beds in size of 26-35 amenities at Lazzoni m2 include a personal Hotel. care set (bone, comb, file, earwax and Click Here For makeup cotton) which More İnfo will make you feel at Reservation home, bathrobe,

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Moleni Meeting Room Our meeting room has an area of 181 m2 and the height of its ceiling is 2.65 cm and can host up to 100, 80, 80 and 100 people in theater, classroom, banquet and cocktail orders respectively. The hall comprises BARCOVISION, curtain and sound system as fixed facilities. There is a foyer area of 150m​​ 2 in front of our Moleni meezting room and it hosts various invitations and organizations.

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Nostoni Restaurant You can enjoy open buffet breakfast from 06:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Nostoni Restaurant,. Nostoni Restaurant aims to you have unforgettable tastes on your palates with our unique presentations and unique tastes prepared through our chefs in great detail before you check out until your next visit!

Reservation: 0212 311 00 00

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Concierge Suggestions

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TOP 5 RESTAURANT Uskumru Adress: Anadolu Hisarı Körfez Cad. No:55 Beykoz / İST Phone: +90 212 460 10 10 Click For More Info Ulus 29 Adress: Ulus Mah. A. Adnan Saygun Cad. No:71/1 Phone: +90 212 358 29 29 Click For More Info Sunset Grill & Bar Adress: Kuruçeşme Mah. Yol Sokak, Ulus Parkı No:2 Phone: +90 212 287 03 57 Click For More Info

Mikla Restaurant Adress: The Marmara Pera Meşrutiyet Caddesi 15 Phone: +90 212 293 56 56 Click For More Info Zuma Restaurant Adress: İstinye Mah. Bayır Çıkmazı İstinye park No:461 Phone: +90 212 236 25 96 Click For More Info

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NAMLI GURME KARAKÖY t Namli Gur- stop shop is known me, customers for its rich roasted-sa- Aare given the usage-pastrami eggs opportunity to shop and menemen, a for authentic Turkish dish bound to leave a products and indulge memorable culinary in delectable meal of- imprint. The company ferings, all day long. has in house specials, Offerings include an catered to traditional array of cheeses, su- Turkish cuisine with perb helal charcuterie, a modern take and cold mezes, dolma, twist. flavourful honey and Kemankeş Cad. Kato- jam sauces, just to topark Altı No.29 A name a few. For the Karaköy/İstanbul love of all-things-or- Phone: 0212 293 68 80 ganic, NamliGurme houses over 2000 kin- Click Click ds of such in demand For For products. The one- Web Instagram

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KALBUR ET KEBAP albur Et is a meat and kebab restaurant that Ksupplies local and natural products from dif- ferent corners of Anatolia and transforms them into unique tastes in the hands of master chefs. Metin Akdemir, who has

worked in every point of the food and beverage sector for nearly 30 years, realizes this important experience with Kalbur Et. Kalbur Et is a very special place in Istanbul where you can taste the local flavors of Anatolia. With every bite you take, you will feel alive. www.kalburet.com Click Click 0216 594 54 91 For For Şerifali Mah. Turcan Cad, Web Instagram Atabek Sk. No:25, Ümraniye

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TOP 5 KEBAB RESTAURANT

Ali Ocakbaşı Adress: Arap Cami Mah., Kat 4, Kardeşim Sk. No:45 Karaköy Phone: +90 212 293 10 11 Click For More Info Park Adana Adress: Atatürk Mah. Sedef Cad. Andromeda Gold Ataşehir Phone: +90 216 504 12 99 Click For More Info Develi Kebap Adress: Fenerbahçe Mah. Münir Nurettin Selçuk Phone: +90 216 418 94 00 Click For More Info

Beyti Adress: Orman Sok. No:8 – Florya Phone: +90 212 663 29 90 Click For More Info

Kalbur Et Kebap Adress: Şerifali Mah. Turcan Cad. Atabek Sk. No:25 Ümraniye Phone: +90 216 594 54 91 Click For More Info

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PARK ADANA ET & KEBAP ou can find our continue to serve you delicious meat without compromising Yand kebab and on quality. meat varieties in our 0216 504 12 99 menu. www.parkadana.com Whether you want Atatürk Mah. Sedef to organize business Cad. Sedef Cad. And- lunches or have a romeda Gold 2/2B3 pleasant dinner with Ataşehir your family, you can spend your time in the Click Click children’s playground For For we have reserved for Web Instagram your children. We

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RESTAURANTS WITH SHOW Nomads Restaurants Adress: Ortaköy Mah. Muallim Naci Cd. No: 65, Beşiktaş Phone: +90 212 258 0777 Click For More Info

Arabesque Adress: İnönü Mah. Cumhuriyet Cd. No:38, Şişli Phone: +90 212 219 6531 Click For More Info

Cahide Müzikhol Adress: Harbiye Mah. Cumhuriyet Cd. No:52 Şişli Phone: +90 212 219 6530 Click For More Info

Orient House Adress: Binbirdirek Mah. Dostluk Yurdu Sok, No : 1 Phone: +90 212 517 6163 Click For More Info

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NIGHT CLUBS

Ruby Adress: Yıldız, Ortaköy Salhanesi Sk. No:5, Beşiktaş Phone: +90 212327 2844 Click For More Info

Mitte Karaköy Adress: Kemankeş Mah, Necatibey Cd. 66/A Beyoğlu Phone: 0543 627 6362 Click For More Info

Sortie Club Adress: Kuruçeşme Mah. Muallim Naci Cd. No:54, Kuruçeşme Phone: +90 212 327 85 85 Click For More İnfo

Klein Wal Adress: Huzu Mah. Cendere Cad. No: 120 / Ayazağa Phone: +90 537 946 9395

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HOOKAH / SHISHA

Le Fumoir Adress: Yıldız Mah. Çırağan Cd. No:32, Beşiktaş Phone: +90 212 326 4646 Click For More Info

Huqqa Adress: Kuruçeşme Mah. Kuruçeşme Mah, Muallim Naci Cd. No:56, Beşiktaş Phone: +90 212 265 0666 Click For More Info

PS Lounge Adress: Etiler Mah. Hisar Üstü Nispetiye Cd. 100/A, Beşiktaş Phone: +90 212 265 1012

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Sia Lounge Adress: Barbaros Mah. Mor Sumbul Sokak, No: 1 Atasehir Phone: +90 212 265 1012

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İstinye Park Adress: Pınar Mah. Katar Cd. No:73, Sarıyer Phone: +90 212 345 55 55 Click For More Info

Akmerkez Adress: Kültür Mah. Nispetiye Cd No:56,Beşiktaş Phone: +90 212 282 01 70 Click For More Info

Kanyon Adress: Büyükdere Cd No: 185, Levent Phone: +90 212 317 53 00 Click For More Info

Zorlu Center Adress: Levazım Mah. Koru Sokağı No:2, Beşiktaş Phone: +90 212 924 01 00 Click For More Info

Mall of İstanbul Adress: Ziya Gökalp Mah. No:7, Başakşehir Phone: +90 212 801 10 00 Click For More Info

28 Istanbul & istanbul 118. December Issue www.istandist.com Go To Index ONE OF THE MOST PLEASANT STOPS OF THE 124-YEAR JOURNEY; ATELIER REBUL İSTİNYEPARK Born in the tradition of pharmacy, 124 years of legacy in Turkey and around the world continues to grow rapidly ATELIER REBUL, opened the doors of its magnificent store in İstinyePark, one of the most prestigious shopping malls in Turkey.

Atelier Rebul continues to grow with Atelier Rebul continues to bring the concept of health and beauty together natural and toxin-free workshop by combining the past ingredients for cologne, perfumes, and present, combining beauty and body care products, home perfumes, health with scientific expertise, candles, skin and hair care products processing the purity of nature with from the collections of the world the sensitivity of an artist, thanks to and to bring them together with its accumulated knowledge and beauty and health enthusiasts at experience that has lasted for İstinyePark. generations.

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Akasya Adress: Acıbadem Mah. Çeçen Sk. Akasya AVM, Üsküdar Phone: +90 212 345 55 55 Click For More Info

Emaar Square Adress: Ünalan Mah. Libadiye Cad., Üsküdar Phone: +90 212 282 01 70 Click For More Info

Watergarden Adress: Barbaros Mah. Kızılbegonya Sok. / Ataşehir Phone: +90 212 317 53 00 Click For More Info

Viaport Outlet Adress: Yenişehir Mah. Dedepaşa Cad. / Pendik Phone: +90 212 924 01 00 Click For More Info

Optimum Outlet Adress: Yeni Sahra Mah. Demokrasi Cd. No:2, Ataşehir Phone: +90 212 801 10 00 Click For More Info

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Cahit Çetinsu Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi Sales Coordinator TURKISH COFFEE f you are going to drink Turkish coffee, you first come across an essential question. Pla- Iin, mildly sweet, sweet? Depending on your answer, your coffee will be served in its special cup, with the right taste and essence. There are several different types of coffee around the world, however what differentiates Turkish Coffee from the rest, is the way it is ground, cooked and presented. Turkish Coffee is the only type of coffee that is served together with its grounds. Now if you are in Istanbul, sit at a place where you can enjoy the view, relax and take a sip from your bubbly coffee. When your coffee is finished, if you think the ceremony is over, you are wrong. Just as you are finished, turn over your cup and wait for it to cool and if there is someone who can tell your fortune, then let that person tell you what your fortune tells for your future?

Addr: Hasırcılar Cad. 7/1 Eminönü 34116 İstanbul click Addr: Söğütlüçeşme Cad. 12 Kadıköy 34714 İstanbul for Phone: (+90 212) 444 22 00 web

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Since 1871, Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi has set the standard for quality and excellence, bringing delicious Turkish coffee to homes throughout Turkey and now is savored in over 55 countries around the world. Kurukahveci Mehmet Efendi brings Turks’ gift to the world, Turkish coffee, to coffee lovers everywhere, helping them enjoy the same quality and pleasure in every sip.

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Sevan Bıçakcı Jewelry Designer HAGIA SOPHIA hile I was struggling to prepare a new jewelry design specific to Istanbul, WHagia Sophia came to my rescue. If you look carefully at my rings, you will see that most of these rings have a form that re- sembles Istanbul. This magnificent structure that has been desig- ned as a church has inspired the most beautiful mosques of the city for centuries following the conquest of the city. I believe that we owe it to Hagia Sophia primarily the silhouette of the historical peninsula that is embellished with minarets and domes. Fortunately, it is only ten minutes away from the door of my atelier. Every month while I go up to the marble balconies to gaze at the writings that were written maybe a thousand, maybe 1500 years ago, I feel like I am in a time machine. I hope that it will still be here 1000 years more.”

Addr: Sultan Ahmet Mah. Ayasofya Meydanı Fatih click Phone: 0212 369 66 00 for Visiting Days and Hours - Monday web Closed / Other Days: 09.00 - 17.00 page

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Tayfun Talipoğlu Road Story Teller BLUE MOSQUE he Sultan Ahmet Mosque that is a mas- terpiece, where Sedefkar Mehmet Agha Tdemonstrated his architectural talent upon the request of the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet the First, was built between the years 1609 and 1616 in the Historical Peninsula. With the blue, green and white colored İznik tiles, that display a scenery prevailing over the Marmara Sea, is located right across the Hagia Sophia. This giant work of art, is nurtured not only by the architecture of the places of wors- hip from both the Ottoman and the Byzantine eras. A monumental and magnificent scenery is formed as a result of this architectural blend, whose craftsmanship and engineering has to be seen definitely. The Sultan Ahmet Mosque pro- vides an environment where silence resonates, embracing all kinds of people from all over the world and every religion.

Addr: Sultan Ahmet Mah. Atmeydanı Cd. No:7 Fatih click Phone: 0212 458 44 68 for web Visiting Days and Hours Everyday Open 24 Hours page

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Bruno Cianci Journalist And Writer

RAHMI M. KOC MUSEUM ahmi M. Koç Museum is thefirst major museum in Turkeydedicated to the history Roftransportation, industry andcommuni- cation.This magnificent collection is beautiful- ly housed on a 27,000 square meter space of fine examples of industrial archaeology on the shores of the Golden Horn. The collection is composed of real sized ob- jects such as cars, planes, trains, a submarine from WWII and also small sized objects such as models, toys, miniatures. Activities such as Boat Tours on the Golden Horn in summer months or Mini Train Ride in the weekends are among alternatives. For short breaks there are three different cafes serving sandwiches and snacks.

Addr: Piri Paşa Mah. Hasköy Cd. No:5, Fatih click Phone: 0212 369 66 00 Visiting Days and Hours - for web Monday Closed / Other Days: 09.00-17.00 page

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Orhan Pamuk Innocence Museum Founder – Author THE MUSEUM OF INNOCENCE he fundamental difference between the Museum of Innocence and the oher small Tmuseums that have inspired me is the fact that, the people whose objects and images we look at in this museum are not real, but fictio- nal. I love to see visitors tricked by the reality of the imaginary characters’ slippers, playing cards, cutlery, ID cards and even their cigarette butts, to the extent that they forget that the characters in the novel are invented. And whether they’ve read the novel or not, I’m always glad to see visitors discovering firsthand that what is being displayed in this museum is not simply the plot of a novel, but a particular mood, an atmosphe- re created by objects. And when they ask me why I’ve set up this kind of museum, I respond that it is because I love small museums that bring out our individuality. click Addr: Firuzağa Mah. Dalgıç Çk. No:2 Beyoğlu for Phone: 0212 252 97 38 Visiting Days and web Hours-Monday Closed/Other Days: 09.00-18.00 page

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Hayrünisa Alp Istanbul University Faculty THE MAIDEN’S TOWER aiden’s Tower, whose history goes back 2500 years hosted a number of Mdifferent civilizations for centuries. According to an ancient Greek myth, the girl who came to see him swim at night from the tower of the torchlight of a girl who went out from the storm, his girlfriend Leandros’ s lost at sea. According to another legend told by the Turks; The emperor told the emperor that her beloved daughter would die of snake bites and in order to protect her daughter’s life, she pla- ced it in this tower. The princess had fallen in love with a prince, and one day she was poiso- ned by a snake coming out of a basket of fruit. If they are known with their legends; history, including the conquest of Istanbul has witnes- sed many main.

Addr: Salacak Mah. Üsküdar Salacak Mevkii click for Visiting Days and Hours Everyday web 09.15 - 18.45 page

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Zeynep Rana Aybar Chef Editor

GALATA TOWER t is one of the most important works of Ge- noese architecture used as a prison in 15th Icentury and a fire tower in 16th century. It is the place where Hezarfen Ahmed Çelebi performed the first flight in the history and which is the tourist facility of today. You can have a good time with your friends while drinking your coffee in the morning within its environment that has hosted lots of civilizations. The cafes and restaurants of Gala- ta Tower, where you can watch the panoramic Istanbul view, open at 9 am every morning and give service till the midnight.

Addr: Bereketzade Mah., Galata click Kulesi Sk. Beyoğlu Visiting Days and for Hours Everyday 09.00 - 20.30 web page

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Ömer Faruk Dede Art Historian

TURKISH ISLAMIC ART MUSEUM t is the first Turkish museum to collect Tur- kish and Islamic art collectively. One of the Imost important buildings of Mimar Sinan, Süleymaniye Mosque was opened in 1914 in the imaret building which is located in the mosque.. It took the name “Turkish and Islamic Arts Mu- seum” after the proclamation of the republic. In 1983, it was moved to İbrahim Paşa Palace. It was awarded with jury’s special award for the museum of the year competition of European Council in 1984 and the award that is given by European Council – UNESCO for its works on making children love the cultural heritage in 1985. It is among the limited number of mu- seums on this subject and has very privileged works of art of almost all periods and genres of Islamic art with its collection consisting of more than 40.000 works of art. Adress: Sultan Ahmet Mah. Meydanı Sok. click for No: 46, Fatih Visiting Days and Hours web Everyday 09.00 - 17.00 page

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Nazan Erkmen Dogus University Faculty TOPKAPI PALACE ne of our culture heritages with whi- ch we can proud of our history is the OTopkapi Palace that has 1001 tales. This magnicifent work of art that is the biggest among the Ottoman palaces which have an ex- cellent architecture and add value to the siluet of Istanbul is not only a palace, but a chain of palaces. The Topkapi Palace which includes mansions and suites and is the largest of the palaces is the jewellery of Halic and Bosphorus. This palace that is work of the chief architect Alauddin, Davut Aga, Sarkis Balyan and Mimar Sinan is a masterpiece in the Ottoman architecture. This palace with its Turkish china Works within it, its Ottoman items, woodworks and architecture styles is a great masterpiece of the Turkish art. It is one of the most important culture entities our country has with its yards, harem sections.

click Addr: Cankurtaran Mah. 34122 Fatih for Closed on Tuesday Other Days: 09.00 - 17.00 web page

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S. Zeynep Kızıltan Archeology Museum Director ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM stanbul Archeology Museums, which were first established by Osman Hamdi Bey as Ithe “Müze-i Hümayun” in other words the Imperial Museum and were opened for visi- tors in 1891, are located in Sultanahmet town of Istanbul, on the uphill road that goes from Gülhane Park to Topkapı Palace that is called the Osman Hamdi Bey road. The reason why the name is used as plural is the existence of three different museums under the direction of the Museum of Archeology, Old Oriental Works Museum and Tiled Kiosk Museum. At the Old Oriental Works Museum; Arab, Egyptian, Mesopotamian and Eastern Anatolian works are exhibited. The Tiled Pavi- lion, dated 1472, is the hunting lodge of Fatih Sultan Mehmet and exhibits works of Otto- man-Chinese art.

Addr: Cankurtaran Mah., Fatih click for Visiting Days and Hours Everyday web 09.00 - 19.00 page

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Celalettin Deniztoker Basilica Cistern Operations Manager BASILICA CISTERN he Basilica Cistern was first built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian in the 6th Tcentury, in order to fulfill the water needs of the big palace. Cistern has a water capacity of 100.000 tons and includes an area of 9800 square meters with 336 columns. 98 columns are of Corinthian style whi- le one section is made in Dor style. The medusa heads used at the lower sections of two columns as groundwork constitute sculptural masterpieces of the Roman era. Researches believe that the Medusa heads were brought during the construc- tion of the cistern only to be used as groundwork. According to a legend, Medusa is one of the 3 Gorgons, which are the female underground monsters in Greek mythology. Among the three sisters, Medusa, which has snakes in place of her hair, has the power to turn anyone who stares at her into stone.

Addr: Alemdar Mah. Yerebatan Cd. 1/3 Fatih click for Visiting Days and Hours Everyday web 09.00 - 17.30 page

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Bülent Arı Dolmabahce Palace Director DOLMABAHCE PALACE s one of the most magnificent palaces of Istanbul’s Bosphorus shore palaces, ADolmabahçe Palace also transferred the political, economic, cultural and social aspects of the era that it was used to the present day. Upon the orders of Sultan Abdülmecid, they started building the palace in 1843 and it was opened in 1856. There are 285 rooms, 43 living rooms, 82 corridors, 64 halls, 62 bathrooms, 6 bathhouses, 9 private baths, three kitchens, 5 cellars, 7 furnaces, 5 laundry rooms and 16 teahouses inside the palace. Each corridor, each room, each living room displays another histo- rical event, and reminds people not only of the Ottoman period, in which it was built but also its rich embellishments, and the magnificent decoration, demonstrates the periods of the Ot- toman Empire as the “World State” and almost voices the longing for those eras. click Addr: Vişnezade Mah. Dolmabahçe Cd. Beşiktaş for Visiting Days and Hours Everyday web 09.00 - 16.00 page

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Memet Ekici Beylerbeyi Palace Manager BEYLERBEYI PALACE eylerbeyi Palace, which is located at the Anatolian side of Istanbul, is comprised of the Bstructures and the mansions along with the summer shore palace that have reached us since the Ottoman era displaying a monumental charac- teristic. Sultan II. The wooden palace, which was built du- ring the reign of Mahmut, was destroyed by fire and rebuilt by Sultan Abdülaziz. There are 24 rooms, 6 halls, and the clustered interior is basically divided into three main sections; Greetings, the sovereign office and the Harem. The flooring is covered with mats originally from Egypt. Hereke weaving mill production carpets, French Baccarat Crystal chan- deliers and candlesticks; Chinese, Japanese, French and Istanbul Yıldız Porcelain Factory production vases are the outstanding works used in the interior decoration of the palace.

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Murat Belge Academic - Author

ST. IRENE he old Hagia Irene was burnt down after the Nike Uprising together with the Hagia Sophia. TA few years later, Emperor Justinianos rebuilt both of them (In the 530s). It is planned as a Greek Cross with a dome in the middle placed on a basilica base. Its abscissa is covered with a half dome. The abscissa displays a golden cross mosaic left from the era of iconoclasm. It is the only church that is still standing in the At- rium. As it was located within the palace garden, it was never turned into a mosque. It has been turned into an arsenal where the guards would store their weapons. For this reason, the first museum of Turkey had been opened here by Fethi Pasha as a Military Museum, using these weapons. Since the 1980s, because of its acoustics, it is being used as a concert venue as well as an exhibition venue for various art events including the Istanbul Culture and Arts Festival.

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Hasan Fırat Grand Bazaar Association President GRAND BAZAAR s the history’s first shopping center, the Grand Bazaar is the biggest historical bazaar Aknown to date. It hosts hundreds of crafts- men and profession under one roof. It is the only structure that carries tradition onto the present day. Over 60 streets of the bazaar, resembling a giant labyrinth, are home to more than three thousand shops. Everyone who is interested in visiting Istanbul from every corner of the world, include Grand Baza- ar in their plans. The Bazaar is still a closed box that retains its mystery and significance. For some it rep- resents carpets, for others antiquities and for another group a historical place that has to be seen. Grand Bazaar which is always lively, colorful and inviting, and the oldest and the largest bazaar of the world, is among the many places of İstanbul that have to be definitely seen and experienced.

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Yusuf Kaya Sufi Art Business Owner SPICE BAZAAR he Spice Bazaar, which is one of the oldest enclosed bazaars of Istanbul, was Tbuilt in 1660 by the Head Architect Kazım Agha upon the request of Sultan Hatice Turhan. The bazaar is famous for its herbalists as well as the rare souvenirs and Turkish delights and candies that are also an important part of our culture and displayed in the bazaar. The bazaar was built in an “ L “ shape; it has six doors and it is also open on Sundays. This historical, magi- cal structure, awaits its domestic and foreign visitors in the midst of Eminönü, with all of its mysticism and the scents as well as its colorful atmosphere.

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Nizamettin Sönmez Arasta Market Association President ARASTA BAZAAR rasta Market is also referred to as the Cavalryman Market as the cavalrymen Aduring the Ottoman era bought their materials here. The Arasta Market that was built on the Old Byzantine ruins after a long term repair, is made up of approximately seventy shops that sell tra- ditional souvenir carpets, rugs, travel souvenirs, İznik tiles. During the diggings performed in this district in the 1930s, mosaics that belonged to the Byzantine Palace proved that this regi- on was actually a part of the palace complex. The market was destroyed in 1912 after a fire broke out, and was left in ruins for long years. In the 1980s it was restored and was put back into operation and presented to the residents of Istanbul. If you are at the Historical Peninsula in Istanbul, do not forget to drop by the Arasta Market with a small maneuver. click Addr: Sultan Ahmet, Kabasakal Cd. No:59, for 34122 Fatih web page

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Resul Erkan Miniaturk Operations Manager MINIATURK 126 different architectural works chosen among thousands of historical artifacts depending on their popularity and their ability to represent the era in which they were built, are being exhibited through their models minimized at a scale of 1/25 at Miniaturk. Taking its power and beauty from 3000 years of civilizations behind it, Miniatürk is not only a ple- asant sightseeing park but also a cultural and soci- al responsibility project. Young generations can discover how deeply civilized they are nurtured in Miniatürk. Domestic and foreign tourists in the first round Miniatürk address in Istanbul, as soon as the ideal place for those who want to throw a fabulous tour of Turkey, in short: Turkey’s Show- case! Miniatürk also; ”Panorama Victory Museum an about the War of Independence, Çanakkale War and the life of the Anatolian Village, and“ Crystal Istanbul Museum desteklen supported by the light effects of Istanbul’s important historical artifacts into large crystals. click for Addr: Örnektepe, İmrahor Cd. 7/1, Beyoğlu web Visiting Days and Hours Everyday 09.00 - 19.00 page

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Ahmet Tanrıverdi Business Manager – Author PRINCE ISLANDS ince the first guest of the Princes’ Islands, where the clergy and palace members Swere deported during the Byzantine peri- od, was a prince, he was called Prinkiponisea, which means the prince’s garden. As the smallest district of Istanbul in population; Kınalıada (Proti), Burgazada (Antigoni), Heybe- liada (Halki), Büyükada (Prinkipo), Sedefadası (Tereventinos), Kaşıkadası (Pita), Yassiada (Plati), Sivriada (Oksia) and Tavşanadası (Neandros) in the Sea of ​​Marmara, Anatolia It extends paral- lel to the coast. Adalar, where writers, poets, cinema, theater artists and politicians lived for a long time; pavilions, tidy gardens, pastoral beauties, clean air, sea is a district that makes a difference in our country. Kabatas, Kadikoy, Bostanci departing from the ferry, sea bus and motor can be reached by the first five islands phaeton, bicycle, pedestrian tours of the Mar- mara Sea’s fresh fish eat restaurants, you click will save the chaos of the city, waiting for for oxygen in abundant paradise. web page

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Kadir Toprakkaya Kadıköy Life Magazine – Editorial Board President KADIKOY - MODA natolian Side starts with Moda... Especially in the recent years, Moda and Kadıköy have Astarted to be referred as the popular destina- tions in Istanbul, and to display that they deserve this title more than anything. The historical Kadıköy Bazaar where fruits and ve- getables are displayed almost as if they were displa- yed on a jewellery stand, give an impression as if one is in an art gallery; while the Fishers’ Market of 18th Century, or the “Church Square” as it is known today, host a number of ethnic music performances each day, completing each other like the pieces of a puzzle. Spice Market, Shops selling dried nuts and fruits, restaurants where the unique tastes of the Turkish cuisine are served along with its small and cute coffee shops and the taste of the Turkish coffee cooked slowly on coal fire, all will add to your me- mories of Istanbul. Of course, the bell of the histo- rical tram that you can ride between Kadıköy and Moda will almost feel like a noise coming to your ears from the past, making sure that you click enjoy your ride between Kadıköy and for web Moda even more. page

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PAGANINI IN ISTANBUL ON 9 DECEMBER nspired by the creative works of Paganini, one of the most important violin virtuosos Iin the history of classical music, Pagagnini will be performing at Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall on December 9th. The genius of the legendary violin virtuoso and composer Pagagnini will be reflected not only in the name of the show but also in the whole flow. The virtuoso quartet consisting of Thomas Potiron, Fernando Clemente, Gueorgui Fourna- djiev and Isaac M. Pulet will bring Pagagnini’s sophisticated compositions, audacious perso- nality and indisputable talent. In addition to Pa- ganini’s compositions, the artists will perform a colorful repertoire including Mozart, Pachelbel, Chopin, Boccherini, Falla and Sarasate, as well as rock and folk melodies. www.biletix.com

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MAGICAL TALE OF CLASSICAL BALLET SLEEPING BEAUTY ne of the most important products of this branch of art in terms of ballet Otechnique and aesthetics, the Sleeping Beauty Ballet will be at Süreyya Opera House on December 3,5,7,10,12. Petipa, the choreographer of Sleeping Beauty, which is one of the best examples of choreog- rapher-composer collaboration; he designed this ballet on a music that has not yet been written, Tchaikovsky; and the beautiful music he wrote allowed him to merge all the different concepts of ballet, characters and ballet steps filled with difficulties in the most natural way.

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VALONIA ROYAL ORCHESTRA WORK IN ART WITH BEETHOVEN he Royal Chamber Orchestra of Wallonia will give a concert at İş Towers Hall on TTuesday, December 3. This year celebrates the 250th anniversary of Ludwig van Beethoven, the Royal Chamber Orchestra of Wallonia wrote the original for the string quartet “Quartette Serioso op. 95 ”. Under the baton of conductor Frank Braley, the Royal Royal Chamber Orchestra will be on the same stage with a concert program from pianist Mu- hiddin Dürrüoğlu and trumpeter Romain Leleuile Beethoven to Shostakovic. remember...

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THAI FA JAY IS COMING TO TURKEY ulture of street food in the developing world symbol, all the major source of Cinspiration for chefs and street food of Thailand’s first Michelin star chef Jay Fair is coming to Turkey as a speaker at the 5 range. The queue in front of Jay Fai’s legendary resta- urant in Bangkok never stops, you have to wait for hours to eat. With his ski goggles, beret and red lipstick, Jay Fai cooks all the dishes on his own without ever going out. Jay Fai will give a speech that will inspire everyone to talk about how his restaurant has turned from a humble street stall into a world-famous taste point in a session with two Michelin-starred SommelierSef Thon.

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ISTANBUL QUIET CINEMA DAYS th International Istanbul Silent Cinema Days will be screened at AKBANK ART 6between 5 - 7 December. The event marked the sixth year in Istanbul by the Cineteca of Bologna with Kino Eye Film museum dedicated to the cinema, organized in partnership with Turkey’s first and only film festival in the early stages; together with other festival venues, AKBANK ART also meets the audience. The main theme of the festival is ‘Unknown de. As always, all films are screened with the latest restorated copies, while live mu- sic accompanies the films.

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RX ISTANBUL INTERVAL PROGRAM X ISTANBUL, Procombo, Evrim de the Electronic Evrim, Ozan Yazgan, RMusic Brand of Gräfin, Dirgen and the City, December Acid House. or, from Program consisting Trance to Progressive of Strong Names of House, it offers a De- Global and Local cember that will make Stage Promises Music the participants forget Lovers a Month Full about the winter. of Dance! Friday December 6, RX Istanbul, which Hadone, Saturday De- is preparing a very cember 7 Nick Curly, tight program for Friday December 13 December, is one of Fur Coat, Saturday the leading names in December 14 TRYM, the local electronic Animal Holocaust, music scene such as Saturday December Nick Curly, Fur Coat, 21 Talismann will Talismann, Hadone, perform.

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ITALIAN TEMPERATURE UN PO DE WITH KARAKÖY orld-famous restaurant chain Eataly is bringing Turkey Bekâr’ıny NEW WZulfikar’s restaurant Po ‘opened its doors in Karaköy, Istanbul. Un Po yorumlayan, which interprets the con- cept of Italy’s warm and friendly trattoria restau- rants, aims to contribute to Istanbul’s culinary experience with its menu, motto and the values ​​ it represents. Poe’s founder Zulfikar Single In addition to the University of theartslondon sı- ralondra returned to Turkey Cem Aktay under- takes receive education in advertising. Un Po, which means a bit in Italian, has classic Itali- an seasonal salads and vegetable appetizers, pastry, pizza and wine flavors as well as vegan and vegetarian options.

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THE MISSING POINT OF THE CITY POPMOD opMod, located in Moda, one of the most peaceful districts of the city, isolated from Pthe chaos of Istanbul, invites you to a ple- asant journey with its different and ambitious concept. popmod; Performance and Old Generation Meyhane concept; weekday and weekend gu- ests until the first light of the morning provides unique experiences. PopMod Eski Nesli Meyha- ne welcomes its guests with its 41 different appe- tizers and delicious dishes, each of which has a distinct story and makes you feel the atmosphere of the longed pub. many valuable artists take stage with their magnificent stage shows and rich repertoire. 0216 414 07 67

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MEZZALUNA WITH RICH MENU MAKING A DIFFERENCE ezzaluna prepares seafood delicacies in Italian cuisine with the freshest ing- Mredients and brings them together. Main menu alternatives include grilled salmon, sea bass and sea bream. Grilled salmon pre- pared with Mezzaluna interpretation is served with mixed greens, potatoes and marinara sauce. Sea bass fillet with pizzaiola sauce ac- companied by spinach and roasted potatoes is one of the highlights of the menu. Mezzaluna, one of the most important representatives of the Italian cuisine, continues to host its guests in a cozy and friendly atmosphere with its flavors of seasonal tastes.

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Uludağ Festival nic music lovers will ludag, Turkey’s meet in the impressive first winter atmosphere and the Umusic festi- most beautiful ho- val electronic music tels of Uludağ, every festival, the festival moment will be filled of new fiction and with fun activities and more than 30 DJ 6-8 the music will con- December, festival tinue for 44 hours in goers ready to heat 3 different stages; To in the cold climate of make your stay in one Uludag ... of the limited number In this fascinating of rooms available atmosphere where for an unforgettable thousands of electro- winter holiday!

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Anadolu Rock Fest Within the scope of ecati and Say- Anadolu Rock Fest in kolar, Compa- Istanbul Beirut Perfor- Nnions and Epic, mance Stage… December 7.

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Art Basel Miami in collaboration with rt Basel ex- local institutions. hibits high Providing a platform Aquality art for galleries, Art Basel shows of modern and provides collectors, contemporary art. museum managers held annually in Ba- and curators access sel, Miami and Hong to an international Kong. audience. As a cultu- Each event is attended ral event in Art Basel, by galleries, exhibition contemporary and sectors and artworks modern art shows are in parallel program- highly appreciated. ming of the host city

67 Istanbul & istanbul 118. December Issue www.istandist.com Festival Go To Index Hogmanay Celebration ght falls, the Hogma- orget to sit in nay celebrations are front of the TV on all Scottish rings; Fand watch the fireworks, parades New Year celebra- and shows continue at tions. The best New full speed. An ancient Year party is at Edin- pagan celebration to burgh Hogmanay. fend off winter spirits According to traditi- with fire and song, ons, from 31 Decem- Hogmanay was deve- ber to 1 January, many loped over time with Scotsmen clean their passageways, open homes and organize houses, fireworks and their accounts for new various added events. beginnings. When ni-

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La Fugarena Festival val in the Bahamas, assau’s Junka- Junkanoo is a great noo parade at celebration of life Nnight parties; and freedom. It takes color, music, passion place early in the year and cultural talents between two crossings rival all carnivals in down the Bay Street the world. in downtown Nassau. Rhythmic goombay Boxing Day starts on drums, melodic horns 26 December and and kaleidoscope of the main event takes moving colors: This is place on 1 January the Bahamian national on the first day of the pride Junkanoo. As a New Year. major cultural festi-

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Krampusnacht Festival character with horns he lyric song who punish mischie- begins as “Santa vous children during TClaus is coming the Christmas season to town ve and con- in Alpine culture. tinues with“ Is there Krampusnacht Festi- anyone who has a val It is celebrated on pot-belly, pink cheeks the eve of St. Nicho- and cannot say no to las’ Day, and during cookies and who is the holiday season afraid of a cheerful celebration is filled grandfather?. with streets, people Nothing can welcome dressed as Capering the holiday season demons and demons. like Krampusnacht, You can also find a thousands of contes- range of gingerbread tants dressed as furry drinks and hot wine demons kidnapping at this exciting party. children enter the Crampus celebrations jogging race on the developed in a town Alpine slopes. Kram- parade and spread all pus is a legendary over Austria.

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Santacon This is SantaCon. on’t you SantaCon means mass want to join gathering and bars Din the costu- filled with people in me of Santa Claus Santa costumes. On among the thousands the other hand, it is of people in Santa the show of other Claus clothes that Christmas charac- set the holiday spirit ters in various cities in motion? Imagine around the world. The that in cities around name SantaCon is also the world, Santas in known as Santarchy, all shopping centers Santa Rampage, Red come out of the bar at Menace and Santapa- the same time. looza.

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Sunburn Festival combination of music, t is known as the food, shopping and Electronic Dan- entertainment. The or- Ice Music Festival ganizer of the festival which takes place in in Goa; Percept is an many different places entertainment, media of the world. and communications It is held in Goa, India company. Famous na- on December 28-31, mes and leading DJs between Christmas from around the world and New Year. Sun- also participate in the burn Festival in Goa; festival. It is celebrated as a

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A Show Blending Humor In Music: Pagagnini Interview: Işıl Gerek

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fascinating combined Thomas show that exci- Potiron, Fernando Ates crowds all Clemente, Gueorgui around the world and Fournadjiev and Isaac provokes cheering M. Pulet will play and laughter, Pagag- sophisticated compo- nini will be in Cemal sitions of Paganini and Reşit Rey Concert carry his daring perso- Hall on December, nality and indisputab- 9th. le ability to stage. Inspired by legendary Italian violin virtuoso Besides Pagagnini Paganini, the show compositions, the will combine classical musicians will play a music with humor. colorful repertoire inc- The virtuoso quartet luding rock and folk

74 Istanbul & istanbul 118. December Issue www.istandist.com Interview Go To Index melodies, pieces from is the first rock star of Mozart, Pachelbel, the music history. He Chopin, Boccherini, made his music genre Falla and Sarasate. popular and gave con- certs to big crowds. What would like to He’s very special for say about Paganini, us as well. the legendary Italian violinist, who is an What do you offer inspiration to your for the audience on show? stage? How do you Our show tributes to explain this show? the greatest violinist Pagagnini is a musical of all times. Pagagnini show where we have

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fun with music and We think young we try to share it with people are afraid of public. The humor listening to classical and the jokes play a music because they key role in this fun. fear that they wouldn’t understand it, therefo- “Pagagnini” combi- re they wouldn’t enjoy nes classical music it. Combining humor with humor. Do you with classical music believe this kind of is one of the many shows attract younger ways of making them audience to classical realize that this music music? isn’t that difficult to

76 Istanbul & istanbul 118. December Issue www.istandist.com Interview Go To Index enjoy. One doesn’t before. What are your have to be an expert impressions about our to be able to enjoy it. country and Turkish The classical world is audience? too serious and too ri- Turkish people always gid and young people welcome us so warm. don’t identify themsel- We are flattered by the ves with it. It’s time to interest of audience to change it so that they our show. The tickets realize this music is in are always sold out. fact wonderful. We hope to live the same situation one You’ve been to Turkey more time.

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Interview: Zeynep Rana AYBAR Photographer: Orkun Yunus ATAÇ Location: Electrolux Profesyonel Stüdyo, Taksim CEREN & EMİR BENDERLİOĞLU We Have To Flatter Each Other After A Brave Role hey live in the same house, they have child- ren, they share the same set of shows, they Tplay in the same movie and they do it in a super balance, carrying each other so beautifully. I am talking about Emir and Ceren Benderlioğlu. We said what would happen if this beautiful and entertaining couple entered our kitchen; We lo- cked the dishes to Emir and sipped a nice coffee with Ceren. We talked about their relationship, how they can be in the same sector and how to have a healthy relationship, and “Oh, Reis Hear” films that will meet with the audience on the white screen this month. This beautiful couple who complement each other with the differen- ces, frames and sweet conversation from our kitchen welcome you...

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How many years have Because we’re usually you been married? on the set. If we don’t C. B: We have been work at home, I make married since 2010. olive oil, rice, salad, desserts. The remai- If you survived 7 ning meat dishes and years, you won’t get a legumes are made by divorce any more, I’m Emir. a liar of experts. E. B: I make every C. B: Get repentance. meal… But I do it for We try not to bring an- pleasure. I don’t go ything negative to our into the kitchen to mind. feed the family. I get stressed when I cook. Who cooks at home? C. B: Actually, we What kind of family cannot have regu- are you? lar meals at home. C. B: We are a fun fa-

79 Istanbul & istanbul 118. December Issue www.istandist.com Interview Go To Index mily The most mature things we can add to person in our house each other. is our 6.5-year-old daughter Nur. Everyo- Who is the authority ne has hobby areas at at home? home. For example, E. B: Definetly Ceren. Nur’s hobby areas are painting, computer Who picked who? games, piano, dan- E. B: I had a restau- ce. Emir has his own rant. One day Ceren room and he makes came there as custo- animated films. Now it mer, then went. When works with 3D visuals. I met on the set in the I ride horses and do separation series, she sports. As we come was this girl and I said together, there are I fell in love with this

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girl. But then he pic- man. It is so difficult ked me up. Ceren then to find such a person knows the world orgy both in our sector and of his movements on outside. We were like the set of separation each other’s mirrors. series. Eler Don’t ask We reflected each for my phone numbers other. I saw something or something in your eye and I said C. B: I wanted to yes I could get lost in marry someone from those eyes. Ankara since I was a E. B: You’re right, you child. I said I found a found the pure lad of mercury from Ankara. course. Aside from the joke, he was an incredibly Isn’t it forcing you proprietary family to do business in the

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same sector and mar- eyes and they do. This ry in the world you is actually a PR study. belong to? This is a choice of C. B: I cannot say choice. much about the sector E. B: By the way, we because we are trying are the best examp- to live outside the se- le. Because we play ctor. The cafes we go in the same sector. to, the place where I This is our fifth set buy books is obvious. after we get married. We strive to live in the My advice to young neighborhood culture. people is to leave In fact, many people their jobs at work. I’m live normally and only overwhelmed with some people prefer to some of my actress put everything in their friends. Because when

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we get together, they attention of people on talk about what the the street and being director did and what liked create egosal happened in the sec- troubles? tor. Our working hours C. B: This is related to are already 5-6 days self-knowledge, family a week, 15-20 hours structure, infrastruc- a day. When we talk ture and education. about work when we If these are complete, leave work, there is you will leave the no life left. Otherwise, scenario and live your you can’t stay healthy. normal life. E. B: The set environ- You’re playing a ment is a very intense, rating record now. feverish environment. Does the constant He who sees that

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environment, the us to be a little ego, illuminator, the person which is a separate who serves tea and issue. the working environ- C. B: Because you can ments of these people, fool a man with a high yet the person who ego more quickly and makes these people you can manage it an ego is sick, let him easily. go and get treatment. I always say that: good Do you apply Türkan actor, good director, Şoray rules to each good manager, not other? good people first. But C. B: We don’t have of course they expect such rules. It is very

84 Istanbul & istanbul 118. December Issue www.istandist.com Interview Go To Index important how the for a week. Now we script is, who is the di- should not hide what rector and the produ- Allah knows. cer to make an ideal C. B: But I started it, I scene. If the scene is have to admit. After a convincing for me, I’ll role in the antidote, he play Oscar. had to flatter me for a E. B: We have sancti- while. I wasn’t jea- ons within ourselves, lous, but it was very not each other. We convincing. have rules for oursel- ves. Oh, I would like Let’s talk about your to add: Ms. Ceren, af- movie which will be ter playing such a role, released in December. she should pamper me What are you going

85 Istanbul & istanbul 118. December Issue www.istandist.com Interview Go To Index to say about “Aman played at EDHO was Reis Duymasın”? very popular and a C. B: This is my 6th good synergy. On top or 7th movie. For me, of that, we thought we the bandits will not were going to spend be ruler of the world the rest of the summer, series is very special, while the whole team but the film is very went out of town for special Aman Reis not the feature film. It was heard. Because when fun to act as a brother EDHO was about to and brother Emir with give up something in 1.5 months. my life, I wondered if We went to Erdek with I should take a break serious beautiful ener- from acting. The role I gy. We went to make a

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lot of kids. hed. Frankly, I thought E. B: When the girl I how we’re gonna play love called me brot- with laughs. her. E. B: The energy of C. B: Everyone came this situation really with his family. We reflected in the film. stayed in the boutique He was very energetic hotel, we all went to in all the actors. Our the sea together, we screenwriters love to ate our meals together. make the opposite Our children were corner. Our movie very happy. An inc- starts from the end. redibly funny movie And going to lots of awaits. Sometimes I fun places. As the couldn’t help myself title: What happens if when I was reading heavy brothers go on the script and laug- holiday. Obviously,

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our staff is a champi- released? ons league. Our script E. B: December 13th. is very successful. C. B: I heard that Finally, will EDHO “Aman Reis Duyma- continue? sın” is the sequel, but C. B: Now their ratin- I don’t know. gs are going very well. This season will conti- Aman Reis Duymasın, nue. We do not know at what date will be the seasons ahead.

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Merve Morkoç Continue Production Definition of Success We talked with Merve Morkoç, who stated that production is a way of thinking for herself and that she is trying to understand the world and by producing herself. Interview: Didem Topal

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Could you please tell us about yourself so that our readers can get to know you better? Hi, I’m Merve Mor- koç. A series of pain- tings and sculptures you see in an inter- view are my works. I continue my produ- ction in my atelier in Istanbul.

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What kind of pictures elements that shape do you paint? What is my style of my stre- your theme philosop- et background and hically? academic education. I mainly make pictu- Painting is actually a res that I can describe way of thinking for me as figurative. I can to produce anything. say that the biggest I’m trying to unders-

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tand the world and no obligation to have myself. That’s how I academic education get out of it. and ability to express himself by painting. Is painting a thing to learn? Or is talent Is there any inspirati- more prominent? on for your paintings It is an innate urge or designs? Who are to paint and want to the artists you follow paint, but everyo- or love their work? ne can paint with a Everything can be certain education and inspired by a work of discipline. But there is art, a good packaging

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design, a child doodle, many years. Of cour- a tag on the street… se, my mood interferes with what I do. I have How do you like to been doing sculpture work in style? Do you for a while now, and have a certain line or the physical exertion do you think you will it gives is very good. do different things If I can calm down according to your tomorrow, maybe I mood? can continue with one Even though I have of the pictures on the not paid any attenti- sidelines. on to this because it is out of my hands, I How do you define have been developing art? the same language for Art has been put into

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innumerable definiti- What does success ons throughout history, mean to you? In whi- and it is likely that the ch situations do you question whether this feel successful? is an art or not, will I have no giant defini- be asked forever. Art is tions of success. It will a form of expression. be enough success for It doesn’t matter how me to continue to pro- you do it. duce in my workshop

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throughout my life. like to make music.

If there was no pain- And finally, what ting, you would want advice do you give to express yourself to the students of the in which field, what Faculty of Fine Arts profession? who want to spend Any branch of visual their life painting? arts can be a produc- Everyone will say tion area for me. But otherwise you do not if we’re dreaming, I’d mind.

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“NOT TO BE CONSIDERED ON PHOTO AS ONLY TO TAKE PHOTOS” FAZIL YILDIRIM Interviwe: Didem TOPAL

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azıl Yıldırım’s interview with Fazıl main profession Yıldırım, we had the Fis Mechanical opportunity to un- Engineering. After derstand both him giving the right to and his photography my diploma for 5 and his perspective years in Şişecam, we on photography. hear news from time to time; “His hobby Could you tell us a was his job, he quit little about yourself his job, traveled the so we can get to world’ işte, here is know you better? one of them. In the I think I am the result

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of a common mood with the right people and thought among and institutions. My today’s white collar. I hobby, photography, didn’t want to spend has evolved into my a life that was given work - my way of life. as a gift for a very I have been trying to short time in the big be worthy of this gift universe at 8 o’clock that life has given me in the morning and 6 for about 10 years. o’clock in the evening, In short, if I introduce in the process of a job myself; I was born in that doesn’t belong Kars in 1978 and gra- to me at all. At the duated from Marmara time I crossed my path University. After 10

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years of engineering, I a word that I like, ılar went after photograp- Artists make art ’.. I hy. Travels, workshops, think that it is not right shots, etc. in the foo- to call every photo tsteps of the photo… that emerged as art. In short; I’m a person The accumulation who travels to take of the photographer, pictures, who takes creativity, the ability to pictures to travel. interpret the subject, the power to make Why do you think his work independent photography is an of time and space, art? the work that comes Photography may out of photography or may not be art. or art. As in other Gültekin Çizgen has areas, whether or not

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the work in the art is tograph, people spend hidden in the manufa- 2 seconds or more cturer can say briefly. looking at your photo. It is obvious that every I have always been in- photographer has a terested in those rare style. magical “moments ği in which he can meet. Your photos What are We can describe Fazıl the things that make Yıldırım’s photographs Fazıl Yıldırım photo? as watching people, We are living in an their surroundings and age where photograp- their relationships, and hy is digitalized and photographing them technically very easy. and conveying an Taking pictures has effective, striking mo- become so easy that ment to the audience a good photo has be- who is the third leg of come very difficult. “I the photograph. mean by a good pho-

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Some poets and mu- hitecture but also in sicians devote their human terms, making works to Istanbul and it more difficult to live tell about Istanbul. every day. Adding the You are an Istanbul disrespect of human lover too, if we ask beings to buildings you to tell us about and roads in Istan- Istanbul in your eyes? bul, we can only take Am I a lover of the shelter in an Istanbul new Istanbul that we of our dreams, an quickly change, disfi- Istanbul remaining gure and soulless? I’m in the photographs not sure frankly çok of Ozan Sağdıç, Ara I think that we have Güler. The historical polluted our city not peninsula, the city of only in terms of arc- Suriçi, Istanbul, for the

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time being, we can Time has turned me preserve the texture into becoming someo- that touches our soul ne who chooses more, for a while. attracts less. My view of light hasn’t chan- As you gain experien- ged much, I guess I’ve ce over time, what always been reluctant has changed in your if there isn’t a good view of light, peop- light, because the le and the impact power of your photo is of photographs on not in the main, but in people? the details. With pages

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of text and hours of What was your first conversation, you may job as an artist, which not be able to capture made you think that the effect of a right you could make a photo. The photograp- career in this profes- hs that lead to the end sion? of wars are examples In my engineering of the impact and time, we worked power of photography about 3 years without on human beings. Like a permit for a proje- NickUt’s kar fotoğraf ct. At the end of the photo that ended the project, I took a long Vietnam war e tarih trip to Morocco and I think my work is Andalusia with my mostly about travel permits. I can say that photography, and the the trip, the photos effect that I have on that I took myself and people with my pho- the travels that I could tographs is triggering stay on my own have the desire to go and drawn my new path. see them. A strong link between

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travel, photography told in a concentrated and myself, which has line to the poet reader. encouraged me in this I think the photograp- field, has been estab- her is a writer with a lished on that route. lot of time, a concent- rated poet. He patient- How does the mo- ly cuts off a moment ment you are in of concentration when become a moment for he is a spectator, so you to photograph? that his audience can What are you taking reach the emotions from that moment and thoughts that the and what do you give photographer has felt people with photog- for a long time. raphy? I don’t have much With the development time, so I started wri- of digital photograp- ting a letter to a writer hy, taking pictures who said I will write has become ‘easy’. a lengthy topic to be With the wide spread

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use of Instagram, we ve development for have had many new photography. I think ‘artists.. How do you that the content of the interpret these deve- photograph, what it lopments? tells, how it tells it, its The era of digital aesthetics, its creati- photography has vity, that is, its value facilitated costs and is independent of the technique, made pho- production method. tography accessible But the “technically to a wider audience, fotoğraf ease of pho- and this is a positi- tography, the fact that

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every shot is conside- difficulties. Neverthe- red a photograph, or less, I think that over the fact that it cannot time, the image pollu- be extracted correctly, tion will be reduced that the same subjects and that good work are taken thousands of will go away. times by hundreds of people, makes a good Based on your expe- photo quite difficult rience, what advice today. Adding to that would you give, the consumption time especially for readers of 1-2 seconds on who have just started social media, a good taking photographs? photograph becomes My first suggestion to much more rare than new friends is to make the era of technical sure that they benefit

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from the person-insti- is another issue that tution-resources they new friends should are sure of. Learning pay attention to. Your is a laborious pro- interest in photograp- cess, and correcting hy can only be due to something you learn this popular situation wrong is a much more and I can tell you that laborious process. you will lose interest The fact that photog- in a short period of raphy has become time. I recommend popular nowadays you to be sure of your-

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self before you spend can be very enjoyable your money and time to be an audience. in this area. Just because we’re not Being curious about interested in movies photography should because we’re ma- not be thought of as king films, or because just taking pictures, it we’re directors ...

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Ways to Avoid Cold he white screen in December is quite colorful, exciting and awaits its audience Twith different stories. If the popcorn is ready; curtain. Have a good time...

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Mucize 2 Aşk West. However, they Director: Mahsun face various problems Kırmızıgül in the town they go to. Cast: Mert Turak, The couple, regard- Fikret Kuşkan, Biran less of the prejudices Damla Yılmaz of people, trying to Release Date: Decem- hold on to life. Aziz, ber 6 who falls in love with Aziz, a disabled man, Mizgin, decides to get and his wife Mızgin, rid of his obstacles for whom he married in his wife and embark an arranged manner, on a difficult struggle. are thoroughly tired Aziz, with the support of the problems in the of Mahir teacher and village. They want to filmmaker Bahattin, make a new life for performs many mirac- themselves, the couple les for his wife. goes to a town in the

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Alev Almış Bir Genç Kızın Portresi Director: Céline Sciam- ma Cast: Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami Release Date: Decem- ber 6 Portrait de la jeune fille en feu tells the story of an artist who was commissioned to paint a portrait of a young woman in Britain in the late 18th century. Marianne is a young painter who lives on an isolated island. One day, the young woman is tasked with creating the wedding portrait of Heloise, who has just left the monastery. However, there should be no news of Heloise’s portrait. Marianne has to do exactly what she is given, so she decides to follow Heloise during the day and paint her portrait at night.

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Addams Ailesi always maintains his Director: Conrad Ver- entrepreneurial spirit. non, Greg Tiernan The children of the Cast: Charlize Theron, family are also very Oscar Isaac, Chloë individual individuals. Grace Moretz Smart young girl Wed- Release Date: Decem- nesday with her long ber 6 braids and sarcastic Morticia, a woman humor, and 10-ye- devoted to her hus- ar-old Pugsley, chasing band and children, is the biggest threats and a pale glue that holds dangers she can find. her family together. However, the mem- The family man, Go- bers of the household mez, who is genial, are not limited to evil and passionate these. in love with his wife,

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Aman Reis Duymasın as they take their steps Director: Onur Tan to where they go for a Cast: Mustafa Üstün- holiday. However, this dağ, Ozan Akbaba, does not intimidate Emir Benderlioğlu them and continue Release Date: Decem- their holidays. From ber 13 the atmosphere of The film “Aman the big city they are Reis Duymasın mas accustomed to, there is about a holiday is no work here. You in which the un- will not stay in a small derground mafia com- town which does not munity emerges. The happen in the resort characters we know center. Their biggest from the band Thug fear is that their leader will not rule the world Hızır Çakırbeyli will will encounter incre- hear about this. dible events as soon

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Portrait of Beauty house. Returning to Director: Umur Tu- the mansion he fled ragay years ago, he witnes- Cast: Burçin Terzi- ses strange situations. oğlu, Birkan Sokullu, When he comes to Serkan Keskin the mansion, Nisan is Release Date: Decem- forced to face his past, ber 13 which he thinks he April, a young wo- escaped and escapes. man, has not met April, who feels stuck her father for years. in a corner, has to However, after an im- solve the mystery of portant news about his the mansion in order father, he and his wife to protect himself and and daughter take a his family. breath at the father’s

117 Istanbul & istanbul 118. December Issue www.istandist.com Movie Go To Index Star Wars: Rise of the galaxy is slowly Skywalker despairing. After Luke Director: J.J. Abrams Skywalker’s merger Cast: Daisy Ridley, with the Force, Rey Adam Driver, Oscar embraced the power Isaac within himself and Release Date: Decem- managed to cut the ber 20 ties that held him in After Kylo Ren kil- the past. While the led the Great Leader conflict between Kylo Snoke, he became the Ren and Rey is stea- new Great Leader of dily increasing, there the First Order. Un- is internal turmoil in der its ruthless rule, the First Order.

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Kırk Yalan Hamdi Alkan’s di- Director: Hamdi rector is in the film Alkan ırk Forty Lies ”and Cast: Oğuzhan Uğur, the actresses include Timur Acar, Sinan Oğuzhan Uğur, Sinan Bengier Bengier, Hakan Meriç- Release Date: Decem- liler, Ferdi Sancar and ber 20 Timur Acar.

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Scandal television commenta- Director: Jay Roach tor Gretchen Carlson, Cast: Charlize The- followed by Megyn ron, Margot Robbie, Kelly and many other Nicole Kidman women, announced Release Date: Decem- that she had been ber 20 subjected to harass- The scandal is about ment by Roger Ailes. the backdrop of the The film reveals what harassment scandal of happened with the Roger Ailes, founder incident of harassment and CEO of Fox News, and the story of the which has shaken the media boss behind the world and created a scenes. major event. In 2016,

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Kara Noel and calm. But a killer Director: Sophia Takal comes out. This killer Cast: Imogen Poots, will hunt the students Aleyse Shannon, Brit- in campus dormitories tany O’Grady one by one. But the Release Date: Decem- killer has something to ber 27 learn: The new ge- The subject of the neration of women is remake of the 1974 desperately waiting for Black Christmas film is death, not responding. as follows: On holi- The students will not days, Hawthorne Col- put their best efforts to lege is extremely quiet end this war.

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Apocalypse Now Final on the big screen. Cut The final cut version Director: Francis Ford of the film, which Coppola will be produced by Cast: Marlon Brando, the director, is about Robert Duvall, Martin the experiences of an Sheen American soldier in Release Date: Decem- Vietnam. The special ber 27 task given to the army Francis Ford Coppo- is to kill the special la’s legendary film team colonel who Apocalypse Now, with declared himself a its restored version, god. meets the audience

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DECEMBER EVENT CALENDAR

123 Istanbul & istanbul 118. December Issue www.istandist.com Event Go To Index 1 / Sunday Evgeny Grinko Edis Venue: Bostanci Show Venue: Volkswagen Center Arena Time: 21:00 Time: 20:00 Price: 79.00 TL - Price: 110.00 TL – 440.00 TL 450.00 TL Evgeny Grinko, a Edis will be on stage young pianist who has at Volkswagen Arena established a throne on December 1, with with his song “Valse,, a 49-person team and will be at Bostan- 2-screen “Ân’a Veda 2 cı Show Center on concert! December 2 with the organization of Bay- 2 / Monday han Production...

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Sertab’s Musical Venue: 100% Studio Venue: Zorlu PSM - Time: 20:30 Turkcell Stage Price: 88.00 TL - Time: 20:30 110.00 TL Price: 66.00 TL – Vendredi sur Mer, 286.00 TL friendly tone and last Sertab’s musical clas- album with 5 for the sics, newcomers, ex- first time in Turkey citement, enthusiasm in December, Studio and love will welco- 100% in the scene! me us with enthusi- asm and enthusiasm 6 / Friday at Zorlu PSM Turkcell Sıla Stage throughout the Venue: Volkswagen season! Arena 5 / Thursday Time: 20:00 Price: 100.00 TL – Vendredi sur Mer 277.50 TL presented by Mer- Sıla will give its lovers cedes-Benz an unforgettable night.

125 Istanbul & istanbul 118. December Issue www.istandist.com Event Go To Index 7 / Saturday meet you at Aqua Florya Hayal Kahvesi Mehmet Erdem on 7 December. Venue: Hayal Kahvesi Atakent Presents Beautiful Time: 22:00 Together: Ben Fero Price: 79.00 TL Venue: Volkswagen Mehmet Erdem is at Arena Hayal Kahvesi Atakent Time: 21:30 Stage on December 7. Price: 90.00 TL Ben Fero will be at the Merve Özbey Volkswagen Arena on Venue: Aqua Florya December 7! Hayal Kahvesi Time: 22:30 9 / Monday Price: 79.00 TL – 2.400 TL Seran Bilgi Album Merve Özbey will Launch Concert Venue: Salon İKSV Time: 20:00 Price: 56.50 TL Seran Bilgi’s album launch concert will be held at Salon İKSV.

11 / Wednesday Mete Kaya Venue: Hayal Kahvesi Emaar Time: 22:00 Price: 23.50 TL 80 ‘s 90’ s Turkish Mete Kaya Hayal Kah- vesi presents Emaar

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Stage with you on December 13th.

Berkay Venue: Jolly Joker Kartal Istmarina Time: 22:00 Price: 70.00 TL – 2.600 TL Berkay will be at Jolly Joker Kartal İstamarina stage on the night of December 13th!

14 / Saturday Ajda Pekkan Venue: Bostanci Show Center Time: 21:00 Price: 78.50 TL – 280.00 TL Ajda Pekkan sings her favorite songs on the stage of Bostancı Show Center on De- cember 14th.

Ayta Sözeri Casino Location: Volkswagen Arena Time: 21:15 Price: 56.00 TL – 166.50 TL Ayta Sözeri Casino

128 Istanbul & istanbul 118. December Issue www.istandist.com Event Go To Index Emre Altuğ 20th Art Year Venue: Türker İna- noğlu Maslak Show Center Time: 21:15 Price: 66.75 TL – 166.50 TL Emre Altuğ 20th Art Year meets with the audience with Kerki- Solfej organization.

19 / Thursday Zeynep Bastık Venue: IF Performan- ce Hall Beşiktaş Time: 21:15 Price: 77.00 TL “Malt Head: Zeynep meets with the au- Bastık Perşembe Thur- dience again with Ker- sday, 19 December kiSolfej organization. Thursday at IF Perfor- mance Hall Beşiktaş Göksel Stage... Venue: Hayal Kahvesi Çubuklu 20 / Friday Time: 22:30 Price: 101.00 TL – Feridun Düzağaç 2.250 TL Venue: Beylikdüzü Göksel will be at Çu- Atatürk Culture and buklu Hayal Kahvesi Art Center on December 14... Time: 20:30 Price: 60.00 TL - 16 / Monday 80.00 TL

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Feridun Düzağaç, the Costa... successful performer of the popular love 21 / Saturday songs, will meet his Funda Arar - Ku- fans on the stage of bat Beylikdüzü Culture Venue: Günay Resta- Center on the evening urant of December 20... Time: 20:30 Price: 450.00 TL – Işın Karaca 1.300 TL Venue: Nossa Costa Funda Arar and Kubat Time: 20:30 with their magnificent Price: 250.00 TL - stage performances 750.00 TL are at Günay Restau- Işın Karaca is at Nossa rant with you...

130 Istanbul & istanbul 118. December Issue www.istandist.com Event Go To Index Tan Taşçı Venue: Jolly Joker Venue: Jolly Joker Vadistanbul Vadistanbul Time: 22:00 Time: 22:00 Price: 68.00 TL – Price: 79.50 TL – 2.600 TL 2.600 TL Buray, Jolly Joker on Tan Taşçı is at Jolly the stage of Vadistan- Joker Vadistanbul Sta- bul... ge on December 21st with her energy-filled Koray Avcı stage! Venue: Jolly Joker Kartal Istarmar 27 / Saturday Time: 22:00 Price: 70.00 TL – Buray 2.600 TL

131 Istanbul & istanbul 118. December Issue www.istandist.com Event Go To Index Koray Avcı is with you mance and songs with at Jolly Joker Kartal high energy. İstamarina Stage on December 27th. 31 / Tuesday 28 / Sunday Mazhar Alanson Gülşen Christmas Special Venue: Jolly Joker Venue: Jolly Joker Kartal Istarmar Kartal Istarmar Time: 22:00 Time: 22:00 Price: 79.50 TL – Price: 79.50 TL – 2.600 TL 2.600 TL Gülşen will be at Jolly Mazhar Alanson is at Joker Kartal İstmarina the Jolly Joker Kartal Stage on 28 Decem- Istemarina Stage on ber with her magni- December 31st. ficent stage perfor-

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