Rebel Images – Sergey Parajanov
orm by his unbridled imagination and documentaries that showcase the testimonies more
Louis Kahn Re/Framed
inker, artist, and an “architectural guru” who is considered among the leading figures of 20th-century architecture. more
Black Noise
, the functionlessness, the poetry, the occasional meaninglessness, and sometimes on the power of sound, as a means of artistic expression, in various different spheres. more
People Attract People
from Turkey, the photographs of Turkey shot over a period of eighty years. more
Sait Halim Pasha Mansion
s, meetings, conferences, weddings, gala dinners, special events and more with the history and 19th-century Ottoman culture experience in the heart of Istanbul. more
Turkish Pastırma wrapped mozzarella cheese recipe from Executive Chef Alexis Atlamazoglu, Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus
Bangarra Dance Theatre – ‘Spirit’
er 40,000 years of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture infused with contemporary movement. more
The Arts of Book and Calligraphy Collection
k (Horse Mansion) with a new design and a contemporary display more
“Past and Future”
memory, and their role in shaping the future by their commitment to collecting and preserving works of art. more
Hacı Bozan Oğulları Restaurant
ustomers with quality service in Marmara Hall, Harran Hall, Vip Lounge, Piny Garden used in summer, playground, prayer room and specifical parking area . more
Dialogue in the Dark Istanbul
ly constructed dark rooms in which scent, sound, wind, temperature and texture convey the characteristics of daily environments – for example a park, a city, a boat cruise or a bar. more
Cultural Interactions Point
n as possible about other cultures, and to enhance cross-cultural communication, to break down prejudices, to correct misinformation, and to familiarize guests with the local culture, Cultural Interactions Point welcomes visitors for different organizations. more
Istanbul Convention & Exhibition Centre (İstanbul Lütfi Kırdar Uluslararası Kongre ve Sergi Sarayı)
orus view. more
İstanbul Congress Center (İstanbul Kongre Merkezi)
ing the organization the shining star of Turkey in the regional and international arena. more
MEZZALUNA RISTORANTE (Nişantaşı)
pened its doors in Turkey in 1995, and, since then, it has been a venue for satisfying the desire of Turkish diners for a fine, around-the-clock dining experience. more
MEZZALUNA (İstinye Park)
pened its doors in Turkey in 1995, and, since then, it has been a venue for satisfying the desire of Turkish diners for a fine, around-the-clock dining experience. more
MEZZALUNA (Acarkent)
pened its doors in Turkey in 1995, and, since then, it has been a venue for satisfying the desire of Turkish diners for a fine, around-the-clock dining experience. more
Before leading to Rome, “all roads were leading to Constanstinople in Asia”
roads leaving Constantinople during the Byzantine period. more
PARK ŞAMDAN
ing the delicious recipes of both the world and Turkish cuisine and feeling at home by the warm atmosphere. more
Salt Beyoğlu
reet level and domestic residences on its upper floors, the building opened under the name Siniossoglou Apartment. more
Masumiyet Müzesi (The Museum of Innocence)
the objects from daily life described in the author's eponymous novel. Built by Nobel prize winner Orhan Pamuk more
TÜRVAK Cinema-TV & Theatre Museum
ion for 55 years, founded the Turkey’s first and only cinema and theatre museum, TÜRVAK, in 2001. more
Doğançay Müzesi (Doğançay Museum)
lu, thus becoming the first contemporary art museum and the first monograph museum in Turkey. more
Istanbul Bilgi University (Istanbul Bilgi Üniversitesi)
Education and Culture Foundation on 1996. more
Naval Museum Reopens
on both sheds light on Turkish naval history and reflects the grandeur of Ottoman Empire with its historical galleys and imperial caiques. more
Istıklal Caddesi (Istiklal Avenue)
Byzantine times and it has been one of İstanbul’s most important shopping destinations since the 19th century. more
Vefa Bozacısı
he new millennium, meeting the demands of the clients and customers, in accordance with their good palate for fine products. more
Koska (Merter Helva)
ar, moved to İstanbul with his sons in 1931 and opened a shop in Koska district. In a short time, their delicious halva and desserts became quite popular. more
Konyalı
ll and humble restaurant with four tables in Sirkeci, with the name “Konya Lezzet Lokantası” on its sign in 1897. more
Karaköy Güllüoğlu
Güllü on 7/11/ 1949 opened the first baklava shop in Istanbul in Halilpaşa Street no: 12 in Karaköy. From that day on, the first address of baklava in Istanbul has always been the Güllüoğlu shop in Karaköy. more
Hamamcıoğlu
ctors now include the 6th generation members of the family, has been providing the construction, mining, transportation and agriculture sectors in Turkey with the most advanced technological products of the world. more
Hafız Mustafa Confectionary
, economic and technological changes and developments are worth giving attention to. more
Çatalca
r when the first settlement was founded on the slopes of a prong-shaped (çatal) mountain. more
Büyük Çamlıca Korusu (Great Çamlıca Estate Park)
which is the larger of the two hills found between Üsküdar and Ümraniye. more
Gözdağ Korusu (Gözdağ Estate Park)
decks, children’s playgrounds and walkways making the grove an ideal place for those wishing to naturally recharge their batteries any day of the week. more
Fethipaşa Korusu (Fethi Paşa Estate Park)
d extends to the upper reaches of Kuzguncuk and Paşalimanı. It is known as the area’s oxygen tank. more
Hidiv Korusu (Viceroy’s Estate Park)
the Egyptian Viceroy, Ismail Pasha. It was used during the Ottoman era as a hunting ground. A summer house was built on the estate by the last Egyptian Viceroy, Abbas Hilmi Pasha. more
Ece Ajandaları
own. Like many of his colleagues in the publishing and stationery sector, he opened his stationery store AFİTAP in 1892 in Beyazıt, which was the heart of the sector in the multi-ethnic Ottoman Empire. more
Deriş
st and reliable consultancy and attorney services for the settlement of domestic and international disputes in the fields of brand, patent, industrial design and other intellectual and industrial property related areas. more
Cemilzade
ud player and hafiz, opened his first candy shop in Şehzadebaşı in 1883, when he was 16 years old and studying music at the same time. more
Bebek Badem Ezmesi
e shop was first founded in Mudanya by the grandfather of Sevim İşgüder, who still runs the shop today. more
Taksim Square (Taksim Meydanı)
ion point for water coming from the Belgrade Forest. Taksim means division or distribution in Turkish. more
Yılanlı Sütun (Serpent Column)
drome. The pillar is decorated with three intertwining snakes which wind up the column and around each other. more
Örme Dikilitaş (Column of Constantine Porphyrogenitus)
ahmet Square next to the Serpent Column. more
III. Ahmet Sebili ve Çeşmesi (Fountain of Ahmet III)
Ahmet III on the spot of the Byzantine “Perayton” fountain. more
Hippodrome (Hipodrom)
the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods, the original hippodrome was first built by the Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 C.E. more
Çemberlitaş (Constantine’s Column)
(there are seven) in 330 C.E. Also known as the Burnt Column (Turkish: Yanık Sütun), it was constructed from 8 separate columns - each weighing three tons and measuring three meters in diameter - which were placed one on top of another, joined by bands, and mounted on a pedestal. The existing column is shorter than the original. more
Bozdoğan Kemeri (Valens Aqueduct)
ter section of this impressive structure which brought water to the city for 15 centuries across the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods, still stands today. more
Venge
fered restaurants in the region, in the evening hours one can dine to the accompaniment of soft music whilesitting in Venge’s summer garden. more
Sanatçı Park
ches of the arts, from cinema to music. Designed with particular emphasis on artists who are no longer living, the goal of the park is to introduce these artists to new generations. more
Maçka Demokrasi Park
ley comes from the 19th century when the area along the stream running through the valley was used as a recreation spot. more
Fenerbahçe Park
tanbul. On the shore of the Marmara Sea, and popular among locals - particularly during the weekends - one can also find many seaside cafes here. more
Yedikule (Fortress of the Seven Towers or Istanbul Walls)
Century C.E and the walls were knocked down and repaired many times in the course of their history. more
Elgiz Çağdaş Sanatlar Müzesi (Proje 4L – Elgiz Museum of Contemporary Art)
vate and public contemporary and modern art museums to be found in Istanbul. more
Istanbul Aquarium
n. The aquarium follows a geographical progression, with 16 different themes including the Bosphorus, the Red Sea, the Panama Canal and the Rain Forests. There are over 15,000 sea and land animals found here. more
Sinan Paşa Camiisi (Sinan Pasa Mosque)
aşa, the chief admiral of the Ottoman fleet, between the years 1550-53. The mosque was finished two years after Sinan Paşa’s death in 1555. more
Tevfikiye Camiisi (Tevfikiye Mosque)
f his son Şehzade Tevfik in 1832 inside of a large garden. more
Seyyid Nizam Camiisi (Seyyid Nizam Mosque)
the lodge was closed in 1925 the space began to be used as a mosque. more
Rum Mehmet Paşa Camiisi (Rum Mehmet Pasa Mosque)
zantine temple here. This was the first large mosque built by the Ottomans in Üsküdar. more
Merkez Efendi Camii (Merkez Efendi Mosque)
commissioned by Süleyman the Great. After the death of Merkez Efendi the mosque that bears his name was built in his memory between 1552-1572. more
Molla Çelebi Camiisi (Molla Celebi Mosque)
naming it he chose to use his other name, “Molla Çelebi.” more
Teşvikiye Camiisi (Tesvikiye Mosque)
was called the Haseki Square and Ottoman Sultans occasionally visited here for excursions and sporting activities. more
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Camiisi ( Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque)
he wife of Sultan Mahmud II and the mother of Sultan Abdülaziz. Finished in 1871, the mosque’s architect was the Italian Monteni. more
Vogue Restaurant
its menu offers a range of dishes from world cuisine, alongside classic Mediterranean fare. more
Şehzade Taksim
- "Şehzade Salon'' and "Şehzade Teras" - each with its own particular menu and decor. more
Hanedan Restaurantları
ticket for those who want to sit and dine across from the Bosphorus for reasonable prices. more
Ulus 29
decor designed by the world famous Zeynep Padılıoğlu, it dazes its guests with a view that takes in both of Istanbul’s major bridges. more
Uludağ Et Lokantası
ab and the Uludağ köfte, while dishes like rice with mushroom and oven-baked mushroom are sure to whet the appetite. more
SushiCo Restaurant
s are its sushi rolls, chicken with ginger sauce, beef with asparagus, salmon in teriyaki sauce, and its fried ice cream. more
Paper Moon
k and Istanbul after its early triumph in Milan. Since 1986, the Italian restaurant has been serving diners in Akmerkez Shopping Center in Etiler. more
On Numara Maçka
erent alternatives for its guests. With its peaceful space in Maçka, is the ideal spot for those who want to get away from the crowds and all the hustle and bustle of the city and relax for a couple of hours. more
Liman Lokantası
n unmatched view of the Bosphorus and Historical Peninsula, it is one of the most popular restaurants in the area. more
Hasan Kolcuoğlu Restaurant
y, the first of which opened in1946. In 1963 the name was shortened to Kolcuoğlu and since 1974 has spread all over Turkey. more
Event Garden Restaurant
are meters and has 5 different gardens, and has the capacity to host anywhere from 50 to 20,000 people. more
Bistro 33 Erenköy
urdays and at 09:00 on Sundays, it offers a morning breakfast service and later in the day it serves up the special flavors of Tuscan cuisine. more
Beyazıt Camiisi (Beyazit Mosque)
II, the mosque is located in the area that had been known during the Byzantine period as the Theodosius Forum. more
Laleli Camiisi (Laleli Mosque)
Laleli Mosque itself took the name from a local tomb, the Laleli Baba Türbesi, that was torn down in the 1950’s. more
Küçük Mecidiye Camiisi (Kucuk Mecidiye Mosque)
d designed and built by the architect Garabet Balyan. more
Çorlulu Ali Paşa Camiisi ( Corlulu Ali Pasa Mosque)
vish lodge, a madrassa, a library, a graveyard, an entailed estate - was built between 1701-1709. more
Hüseyinağa Camii ( Huseyinaga Mosque)
its courtyard is found an octagonal plaque with the seal of Mahmud II. more
Hırka-i Şerif Camiisi ( Hirka-i Serif Mosque)
exhibiting the cloak given to Uwais al-Qarani by the Prophet Muhammad. more
Üsküdar Mihrimah Sultan Camiisi (Uskudar Mihrimah Sultan Mosque)
imah Sultan, whose mother was the famous Roxlene. more
Yer Altı Camiisi (Underground Mosque)
other story the Arab army which attempted to conquer Constantinople in 714 stayed in the area for 7 years and interred their dead here. more
Emirgan Hamid-i Evvel Camiisi (Mosque Emirgan Hamid-i Evvel)
ed, who died at a young age, and his wife Hümâşah. more
Kıbrıslılar Yalısı (Kıbrıslılar Waterside Mansion)
t. Built toward the end of the 18th Century, its first owner - İzzet Mehmet Paşa - was one of Abdülhamit’s grand viziers. more
Cerrah Mehmet Paşa Camiisi ( Cerrah Mehmet Pasa Mosque)
d in the district - Cerrahpaşa - to which it now gives its name. more
Koc University (Koç Üniversitesi)
y campus in İstinye but moved to its permanent campus in Rumeli Feneri in 2000. more
Beykent University (Beykent Üniversitesi)
university has six faculties, four vocational schools, a distance learning system, two institutes, three research centers and a continuing education center. more
Bahcesehir University (Bahçeşehir Üniversitesi)
it also has one campus each in Şişli and in Galata. more
Acıbadem University (Acıbadem Üniversitesi)
y is to bring together all the branches of science for the purpose of research into the fields of health and medicine. more
Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan/Dolmabahçe Camiisi (Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan/Dolmabahçe Mosque)
hore of the Bosphorus. more
Beylerbeyi/Hamid-i Evvel Camiisi (Beylerbeyi/Hamid-i Evvel Mosque)
shed the following year. The mosque was commissioned by Abdülhamid I in the memory of more
Şale Köşkü
Century Ottoman architecture. In a garden surrounded by high walls and made up of three adjacent structures, each built at a different time, the first building was built in 1880. more
Malta & Çadır Köşkü (Malta & Çadır Pavilion)
grievous events in Ottoman history; each was at one time used as a house of imprisonment. more
Aziz Mahmut Hüdayi Camiisi (Aziz Mahmut Hudayi Mosque)
ahmud Hudayi who served as Qadi in Edirne, Egypt, Sham(Syria) and Bursa. more
Salt Galata
the building underwent many changes and during recent restoration work the building was stripped of the later additions that threatened its original character and refitted according to its current needs. more
Etz ha-Hayim Camiisi (Etz ha-Hayim Synagogue)
agogues during the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. more
Aya Yorgi Fener Rum Ortodoks Patrikhanesi Kilisesi (Patriarchal Church of St. George)
iliated with the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate. more
Meryem Ana Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi (Church of St. Mary of the Mongols)
, the wife of the Mongol ruler Abak Khan on the site of an old monastery. more
Sokollu Mehmet Paşa Camiisi (Sokollu Mehmet Pasa Mosque)
een a Grand Vizier to three different sultans. more
Sultanahmet Camiisi (Blue Mosque)
Located on the Historical Peninsula, in the district to which it gives its name, The Sultanahmet Mosque is considered to be the last great mosque of the classical period. more
Aya Triada Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi (Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church)
reek Catholic church. Still in use by Greek Catholics today, the church’s construction began in 1876 and it was opened to worshipers in 1880. more
Ahrida Sinagogu (Ahrida Synagogue)
me derives from a Turkish rendering of the Greek "palation," or palace, owing to the presence of the nearby Blahernai (Vlaherna) palace. more
Beyoğlu Municipal Art Gallery
ne of the important art centers in Beyoğlu, it is constantly taking the pulse of the art world with its frequently updated exhibitions. more
Mimar Sinan University of Fine Arts (Mimar Sinan Güzel Sanatlar Üniversitesi)
ect and painter Osman Hamdi Bey in 1882. more
Istanbul Technical University (İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi)
e-i Bahri-i Hümayun was opened with the goal of improving the quality and technical capacities of Ottoman shipbuilding and educating its future shipbuilders. more
Galatasaray University (Galatasaray Üniversitesi)
ks of government officials for the Ottoman State. more
Bogazici University (Boğaziçi Üniversitesi)
wealthy merchant and philanthropist Christopher Rheinlander Robert founded Robert College. more
Istanbul 2020 Candidate City
history. These characteristics will present a powerful platform for Istanbul, as the host of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games more
Quincentennial Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews (Türk Musevileri Müzesi )
sonal objects from the period alongside photographs, writings, and other documents. more
İslam Bilim ve Teknoloji Tarihi Müzesi (Historical Museum of Islamic Science and Technology)
ce walls in a 3,500 square meter space by the former palace stables. more
Feshane International Fair, Congress and Culture Center (Feshane Uluslararası Fuar Kongre ve Kültür Merkezi)
ülmecit to supply fezes and cloth to the Ottoman Army. more
Santralistanbul
o a cultural and artistic center in 2007. Since this time it has hosted over 20 national and international exhibitions. more
Pera Museum (Pera Müzesi)
of diverse high quality culture and art services is as important today as when the Museum first opened its doors to the public. more
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art (İstanbul Modern Sanat Müzesi)
and events until its new building in Karaköy is completed. more
Great Palace Mosaic Museum (Büyük Saray Mozaikleri Müzesi)
was uncovered during archaeological excavations in 1950’s in the Arasta Çarşı. more
Florya Atatürk Marine Mansion (Florya Atatürk Deniz Köşkü)
, Atatürk lived here during the summer months and hosted meetings and foreign guests here as well. more
Florence Nightingale Museum (Florence Nightingale Müzesi)
cated to the English army during the Crimean War and wounded soldiers were treated here. more
International Istanbul Opera Festival
Opera Festival, integrates opera with the city's historical venues and urban locations. more
