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Renaissance Tower: Tallest in Istanbul
This tower designed by award-winning firm FXFOWLE, the tallest on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, makes a memorable presence for the headquarters of a dynamic construction and development company. Occupying an "edge-city" context at the intersection of two major highways, the tower is completely freestanding and seen in the round. Functioning like an obelisk, it marks the end of long vistas and announces the entrance to the city from the east. This tower marries sculptural massing rooted in locale, a solar responsive skin with allusions to Islamic tradition, and the incorporation of green spaces throughout. Rooted in the particular spirit of Istanbul, it offers an antidote to the universal application of conventions that has regrettably become the norm for many international practices. Read More |
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New Tower to Dwarf Istanbul’s Minarets
Istanbul's evocative skyline is set to be capped by a new peak, as architects on Wednesday unveiled plans to build a tower almost 300 meters high, which will rival the highest buildings in Europe. Read More |
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İstanbul receives 16 percent more tourists in first 11 months
The number of tourists visiting İstanbul from January through November of 2011 has increased by 16 percent compared to the same period one year ago, according to official figures.
İstanbul Provincial Culture and Tourism Directorate figures for 2011 reveal that İstanbul attracted 7,509,000 foreigner tourists from January through November. This number was 6,489,000 in the first 11 months of 2010. Read More |
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Soda Istanbul – Cool contemporary art space
Soda Istanbul is by far my favorite contemporary art and design space in Istanbul. Located in Nisantasi this small, cosy and cool art space hosts globally rising artists exhibitions as well as designers works. Read More |
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Sultanahamet worth seeing in Istanbul
Rita Gatlin & Jackson Vereen, Corte Madera
We went because: On a previous trip to Greece, we ventured off to Istanbul. What an adventure. We had to go back - history, food, shopping.
Don't miss: Sultanahamet, the oldest section of Istanbul. And the Turquoise Coastline is a must-see. Spectacular. Breathtaking. Read More |
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Short Breaks In Istanbul
FOR a city break that transports you to another time as well as another place, it has to be Istanbul. As the centre of two ancient empires, the Ottoman and Byzantine, it is rich in awe-inspiring historical sites.For the adventurous traveller, it's an exotic, otherworldly place packed with delights: wander the labyrinth of bazaars, relax in a traditional hamam, and experience a 'hookah' water-pipe café. But don't expect a city stuck in the past. Modern day Istanbul is also home to chic cocktail bars, skyscrapers and a forward-looking cultural scene led by its younger generation. Read More |
