Istanbul Events
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40.965122 28.829841 | 1 The Eurasia Boatshow invites sailors and watersports enthusiasts to come on board and check out the best of boating at the Istanbul CNR Expo. Surfing, water skiing and diving technologies are… |  |
40.982 28.6399 | 2 Istanbul International Gastronomy Festival Foods from around the world meet Turkish cuisine at the Tuyap Istanbul Exhibition Palace during the Istanbul International Gastronomy Festival. International chefs compete against top Turkish… |  |
40.987025 28.829412 | 3 Wine Istanbul, at the Istanbul World Trade Centre, is quickly gaining international recognition. Trade visitors and wine lovers can sample domestic and imported wines, check out new wine… |  |
41.016602 28.9666 | 4 Istanbul International Film Festival Brand-new productions as well as unforgettable classics and an elite selection of masterpieces by world-famous directors are screened at the Istanbul International Film Festival. In total… |  |
40.966768 29.062825 | 5 International Istanbul Puppet Festival The annual International Istanbul Puppet Festival hosts many famous national and international puppeteers from around the world. Artistically and technologically innovative, the shows are… |  |
41.016602 28.9666 | 6 Every 19 May, Turkey celebrates the historic arrival of Ataturk at Samsun - marking the beginning of the 1919 War of Independence. Athletes carry the Turkish flag ashore at the Samsun harbour… |  |
40.946281 29.37214 | 7 Formula One: Turkish Grand Prix The king of motor sports, Formula One, travels to Turkey for one of the 19 races of the season. The Istanbul Park circuit hosts the Turkish Grand Prix along with thousands of keen spectators. | |
8 Istanbul Hilton Convention & Exhibition Centre hosts Chocolate Show, Turkey's chocolate, confectionery and biscuit fair. | ||
41.016602 28.9666 | 9 Istanbul International Theatre Festival Offering the best in classical and experimental theatre and dance, the International Istanbul Theatre Festival attracts a quarter of a million people every other year. Workshops, talks, panels… |  |
41.018376 28.97026 | 10 Attracting businesses and individuals from all over the world, Istanbul Design Week at the old Galata Bridge provides a space to unleash creativity, compare ideas and pick up on new trends… |  |
41.012353 28.979959 | 11 International Istanbul Music Festival Classical music fans flock to Istanbul for a music marathon with the International Istanbul Music Festival, first held in 1973. Featuring more than 500 artists, the event takes up several… |  |
41.253 28.5924 | 12 Istanbul International Ballet Competition A ballet spectacular takes place at the Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall during the Istanbul International Ballet Competition. International competitors perform in two categories for the generous… | |
41.016602 28.9666 | 13 International Istanbul Jazz Festival The International Istanbul Jazz Festival presents a remarkable variety of music, ranging from traditional and contemporary jazz to rock, electronica and world music. But, it's jazz in… |  |
41.105261 28.551884 | 14 Famous for bringing outstanding local and international music stars to Hezarfen Airport's stage, Rock'n Coke guarantees three days of non-stop party action. This is Turkey's biggest open-air… | |
41.016602 28.9666 | 15 Eurasian is Istanbul's annual Asia-to-Europe swimming, rowing and sailing competition. Thousands of Turkish and international athletes aged from 14 to 71 take part under the motto "everyone… |  |
41.016602 28.9666 | 16 Played on hard courts as a warm-up event for the US Open, the Istanbul Cup is one of the 53 tournaments of the Sony Ericsson WTA tour. US$220,000 prize money attracts players from the world's top 20. |  |
41.04281 28.455653 | 17 U2 bring their 360° tour, with innovative stage design giving the audience unobstructed views from every angle, to Istanbul, European Capital of Culture 2010. Material from their latest album… |  |
41.016602 28.9666 | 18 Encouraging new dance choreography, Dance Platform Istanbul draws international performers to the 2010 European Capital of Culture to present classical ballet, tango, flamenco, hip-hop and… | |
41.004192 28.978714 | 19 Inspired by the Ottoman era, the Royal Spectacle offers dance performances featuring the army, the Sultan and his court in Sultanahmet Square. As part of Istanbul 2010 - European Capital of… | |
40.997811 28.772666 | 20 Filmekimi is a film festival by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts held at the Beyoðlu Emek Movie Theatre. It gives visitors a second chance to see productions previously screened at… |  |
41.023879 28.600246 | 21 Istanbul Houseware & Gift Fair The Istanbul Houseware & Gift Fair at the Tuyap Fair Center showcases the latest design trends from Eastern and Western markets. On offer is a plethora of gift ideas, from glassware, ceramics… |  |
41.023879 28.600246 | 22 During ARTIST, Istanbul's annual art fair, the Tüyap Fair Convention and Congress Center exhibits paintings, sculptures, ceramics, photography and videos on loan from several private… |  |
41.023879 28.600246 | 23 The Istanbul Book Fair at Tuyap Fair Convention and Congress Center unites 550 publishing houses, offering a variety of books for purchase or perusal. There are discussions and panels, in… |  |
41.03126 28.97504 | 24 Held at various clubs and venues in Istanbul, including Babylon, Phonem by Miller features electronic music, alternative rock and indie-pop, bringing the most innovative names in music to the… |  |
41.048029 28.990859 | 25 The Istanbul International Motorcycle Fair, held at the Lütfi Kýrdar Rumeli Exhibition Center, attracts more than 40,000 speed enthusiasts every year, eager to view everything from choppers to… |  |
41.048029 28.990859 | 26 Leading international galleries come together for Contemporary Istanbul, Turkey's most important annual art fair. Paintings, sculptures and ceramic products, for sale or just admiration, fill… |  |
40.965122 28.829841 | 27 International Istanbul Fashion Fair The breadth and depth of the Turkish ready-to-wear clothing industry is revealed at the annual International Istanbul Fashion Fair, held at the CNR Expo. Turkish and international designers… |  |
28 The ornate, luxurious Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul was built as a summer retreat by the Ottoman Sultan during the 19th century. |  | |
41.031067 28.939361 | 29 Kariye Museum, also known as Chora Church, contains some of Istanbul's finest Byzantine frescos and mosaics. The 11th-century building in Edirnekapi has remarkable scenes depicting… |  |
30 The Cagaloglu Hammam was built in the 1500s and is the oldest functioning hammam (Turkish steam bath) in Istanbul. Inside, the arched portals are one feature of the building's fantastic architecture. |  | |
41.016602 28.9666 | 31 Buying things in Istanbul can be bewildering, due simply to the excessive amount of choice. Here are a few of the many markets that you can find in the city. |  |
41.008127 28.975608 | 32 Few of Istanbul's attractions can match the 17th-century Blue Mosque for its beauty and regal grandeur. Officially titled the Sultanahmet Mosque, it is known as the Blue Mosque for the 20,000… |  |
41.008466 28.971499 | 33 Çemberlitas Hamam near Sultanahmet is the most famous of Istanbul's Turkish hamams, designed by renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan in 1584 with white marble interiors. A favourite with… |  |
41.008499 28.979873 | 34 Haghia Sophia is an Istanbul highlight and its minarets are visible through much of Sultanahmet. It was originally a Byzantine church, but was converted into a mosque by Muslim conquerors.… |  |
35 Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts is housed in one of Istanbul's most beautiful buildings, Ibrahim Pasha Palace. It has a superb collection of ceramics, metalwork miniatures, calligraphy… |  | |
41.012353 28.979959 | 36 Istanbul's most famous attraction, the vast Topkapi Palace in Sultanahmet was the hub of Ottoman power for three centuries. Visit the gleaming Treasury, Mother of Sultan's apartment and the… |  |
37 Step inside Istanbul's Rustem Pasha Mosque for a breathtaking display of exquisite Iznik tiles. Decorated with the Sultan's royal insignia of a round flower, as well as tulips and geometric… |  | |
38 If you saw the James Bond movie The World is not Enough you may recall the location where M (Judi Dench) was imprisoned and James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) killed the lovely Elekra (Sophie… |  | |
41.018473 28.970818 | 39 From Eminönü harbour, passenger boats travel up the Bosphorus and are a great way to experience Istanbul's famous waterway and the border between Europe and Asia. Swap the crowded streets for… |  |
41.036565 28.986909 | 40 A huge 1970s monolith facing Taksim Square, Ataturk Kultur Merkezi (AKM) is a multi-purpose cultural centre, programming classical concerts, opera, ballet and music festivals. The acoustics… | |
41.016602 28.9666 | 41 Inspired by the 16th-century Sultan Festivals, celebrating the circumcision ceremonies of princes, Lost Prince in Wonderland portrays Istanbul's multi-ethnic world of entertainment. The… | |
41.03251 28.973465 | 42 The Pera Museum opened in 2005 in a restored 19th-century Ottoman building in Beyoglu and houses the private collections of Suna and Inan Kiraç. The five floors of exhibition space include… |  |
41.025661 28.974053 | 43 The sturdy Galata Tower was built in 1384 as an observation point and today its distinctive conical roof still looks over the Golden Horn. Take the lift up 12 floors where the viewing gallery… |  |
41.011155 28.982577 | 44 The Archaeology Museum boasts a vast collection divided between three buildings in the grounds of Topkapi Palace in Sultanahmet. Exhibits date back to Ancient Egypt and Rome but save your… |  |
40.856209 29.120017 | 45 Horse-drawn carriage in Buyukada The Princes' Islands are a half-hour boat ride from Kabatas and the largest, Buyukada, is a peaceful retreat. Once used for exile or imprisonment (Trotsky spent four years here), traffic is… |  |
41.027765 28.985538 | 46 Located on Karakoy's waterfront, Istanbul Modern opened in 2004 as Turkey's first modern art museum. The permanent gallery shows Turkish art from the 19th to early 20th century, and temporary… |  |
41.084801 29.056584 | 47 The three sturdy towers of Rumeli Hisari are part of a striking fortress in the upper Bosphorus. Built in 1452 by Mehmet the Conqueror for the Ottoman's final siege of Constaninople, it is… |  |
41.026778 28.97468 | 48 Galata Mevlevihanesi in the district of Tunel is Turkey's only Whirling Dervishes centre open to the public. The magnificent building and peaceful courtyard includes displays of the Sufi… |  |
49 A steep hillside walk from Eyüp brings you to one of the religious districts of Istanbul. The top offers great views of the area and is home to an Ottoman cemetery and a number of shrines… | ||
41.014927 28.976376 | 50 Whirling Dervishes at Sirkeci Station Dressed head-to-toe in white, with tall red hats, the trance-like performance of the Mevlevi order of Sufis, or Whirling Dervishes, is increasingly well-known. Performances almost nightly are… |  |
