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İn Taksim with some mates - Istanbul
İn Taksim with some mates
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Galata tower: The show in Galata tower
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  • hekate
  • Updated By hekate on February 9, 2005
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  • Belly dancing attempts :) - Istanbul
    Belly dancing attempts :)
    by hekate
    This is where I was on my birthday :)

    I wanted to go to a belly dancing show and a friend of mine took me there although it seemed that my request surprised him a bit :)))

    I know it is a bit too touristic but I really enjoyed it. The food is delicious, the service is really good and a piece of advise from me - do not miss the red wine there, it is really good.

    Aha, almost forgot, you will be asked where are you from and they will mark your table with the flag of your country :)

    The show itself is interesting to see and they even give you a chance to make a fool out of yourself as you can see on the picture :)

    Duration:
    You can go there at 20.00 h and have something to eat. he show starts at 21.00 h and last about midnight.

    Price:
    Do not have a clue. I did not pay for it. So, you will have to find out for yourself :)

    Pictures from the show :)

    A small hint:
    If your camera makes good night pictures, take it with you. You may go out on the balcony and get wonderful night time panorama pictures of Istanbul.

    Didint notice something like a strict dressing code there.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: Galata tower (Galata Kulesi)
  • Phone: +90 (212) 293 81 80
  • Other Contact: fax: +90 (212) 245 21 33
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    Nevizade Sokak: Taksim Outdoor Nightlife
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  • Updated By H-TownJourneyman on February 5, 2007
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  • Nevizade - Istanbul
    Nevizade
    by H-TownJourneyman, 1 more photos
    Nevizade Sokak, a side street 1 block from Istiklal Caddesi, is an area popular with locals for it's many small "meyhanes" - Turkish taverns, and outdoor sitting areas for chatting and drinking. All along Nevizade, primarily on nice evenings, you will find tables set up outside with loads of people chatting away; snacking on "meze" - small Turkish dishes, and sucking down Efes beer or some "raki" - a Turkish liquor. The taverns and bars here are generally quite small, but are great places to hang out with friends. Many of them play a variety of music, anything from traditional Turkish tunes to Rock. But if you really want to experience Nevizade, grab a spot outside on the street. When we were here, it got so packed outside, people were sitting anywhere they could, even on the curbs of the street. It was great! A excellent place to do some interesting people watching as well!

  • Theme: Eating and Drinking
  • Directions: Nevizade Sokak is located just off of Istiklal Caddesi, near Galatasaray square & Çiçek Pasaji, in Taksim
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    Whirling dervishes: A spiritual journey
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  • midnight_mike
  • By midnight_mike on June 16, 2006
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  • Istanbul Nightlife
    by midnight_mike
    The Mevlevi Order of Whirling Dervishes was founded in Konya in 1273, but you don't have to travel to central Turkey to see one of their performances. The group featured in the accompanying photograph performed in a room at the Sirkeci train station. As you walk around Istanbul, look for flyers or brochures about their performances. Often, the Whirling Dervishes will perform as part of a dinner package.

    There are not many followers left of this sect of Sufism, so what you see might not be authentic. The act of rhythmically spinning in synchronization is suppose to be part of the spiritual journey. The more you know about this group, the more you will enjoy the performance.

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    UNFORGETABLE VIEWS FROM VOGUE
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  • By parsix on May 13, 2004
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  • full moon from sky rise - Istanbul
    full moon from sky rise
    by parsix


    This is one of those WOW places. I have travel and been in many of the most amazing club scenes around the world. But I can't remember a place like this, the closets will be at the Guinnes pub in Dublin.

    The bar at Vogue is very cozzy and chilled. This will be a place to begin the night or for those days where you just want to listen to some good music.

    Outside an impresive terrace that must be a dream at summer time. Incredible views of the city.

    Thanks Memhet! I will never forget this place...

    Dress to impress!

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Besiktas
  • Phone: 00 90 212 227 4404
  • Other Contact: Spor Caddesi BJK Plaza
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    Sultana's: Belly dancing show
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  • midnight_mike
  • Updated By midnight_mike on July 22, 2006
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  • Istanbul Nightlife
    by midnight_mike
    There are not many places to see a belly dancing show in Istanbul. One of those places is Sultana's, a packaged dinner show, which cost 40 Euro per person.

    The Sultana, the mother of the sultan, was in charge of the harem and its concubines. At the beginning of the show, the audience watches as the sultana selects a new slave girl for the harem. If she is lucky, she will give birth to the next sultan and her power and wealth will increase. One of the ways a concubine would garner attention was by her belly dancing skills.

    There are many good belly dancers here. Later in the night, folk dancers dressed in traditional Turkish costumes give a demonstration. The night ends with a singer performing well-known ballads from various countries.

    This is more of a tourist trap than a cultural experience. I felt like I was in Disneyland, not Istanbul, while watching the show. That being said, I would recommend it to older travelers or people with children. The price includes the dinner, a small bottle of wine and transportation to and from your hotel.

    You can purchase tickets from any travel agency in Istanbul or through your hotel. There will likely be literature about Sultana's in your hotel lobby.

  • Theme: Other
  • Address: 16/1 Cumhuriyet Caddesi
  • Phone: 212 2193904
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    Several Clubs..: Nightlife in Istanbul
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  • Updated By Erkmen on September 20, 2006
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  • Roxy - Istanbul
    Roxy
    by Erkmen
    I have made a list of several clubs in Istanbul.. Indeed there are many more but these are the ones that are most commonly known..

    REINA
    Muallim Naci Caddesi 120 – Ortaköy
    Tel. : 0212 259 59 19. Web : http://www.reina.com.tr
    Open all day from 17:00 to 04:00

    SORTIE KURUCESME
    Muallim Naci Caddesi No:141 – Kuruçesme
    Tel. :0212 327 85 85
    Open all day from 18:00 to 04:00, Except wednesdays

    ROCK HOUSE
    Dereboyu Caddesi 36/38 - Ortaköy
    Tel. : (0212) 259 89 11
    Open all day from 12:00 – 02:30, Located inside the Ortakoy princess hotel

    THE JAMES JOYCE
    Zambak Sokak 6 - Beyoglu
    Tram/Métro : Taksim
    Tel. : 0212 244 02 41
    Web : www.irishpubjamesjoyce.com
    Open all day from 10:00 to 02:00.

    NORTH SHIELD
    Nispetiye Caddesi No:47 - ETILER–Besiktas
    Tel. : 0212 263 78 14. Web : http://www.thenorthshield.com<br /> Open all day from 11:00 to 01:00. weekends 05:00

    BESINCI KAT – BILSAK
    Soganci Sokak 7 - Cihangir / Beyoglu
    Tel. :0212 293 37 74. Web : www.5kat.com
    Open all day from 11:00 to 01:00 except sunday

    BABYLON
    Sehbender Sokak 3, Asmali Mescit – Tünel / Beyoglu
    Tel. :0212 292 73 63 Web : www.babylon-ist.com
    Open Thursday to Saturday from 21:30 – 03:00

    NUTERAS / NU PERA
    Mesrutiyet Caddesi 149, Passage des Petits-Champs – Tepebasi / Beyoglu
    Open all day from 18:00 to 02:00

    KEMANCI – TAKSIM SANAT EVI
    Sira Selviler Caddesi 69/1 – Cihangir / Beyoglu
    Tel. : 0212 251 27 23
    Open all day from 21:00 to 04:00

    ROXY
    Arslan Yatagi Sokak 3 - Cihangir / Beyoglu
    Tel. : 0212 245 65 39
    Web : www.roxy.com.tr
    Open all day from 22:00 to

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    Crystal: it happens at around 3 am on weekends
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  • Alikatt
  • Updated By Alikatt on September 14, 2006
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  • Crystal at daylight - Istanbul
    Crystal at daylight
    by Alikatt
    Crystal is the place to be after all the clubs shut down. This summer, due to the new 'noise level regulations' in effect on the European shores of Istanbul, many clubs have had to turn down their music at 2 am. So Crystal got busier earlier than usual. Cyrstal was good again this summer. I was only there three times this time around but the second time was the best. There was a DJ from Chicago that rocked the club inside. The DJ booth now moved to the opposite wall but the sound is still top quality as before. The club is open from Thursdays to Saturdays (going into Sunday morning actually). It's in Ortakoy almost right underneath the enormous span of the bridge to Asia. The location with its large 'outdoor' bar and seating all around it, large covered lounge area and house music create a super cool atmosphere to hang out in and dance to house music if you feel like it. Last fall/winter, the lounge area was spiffed up so that it's now sleeker and more disco-ey with disco balls, black and white scheme that lends the lounge a rsuper retro feel. Crystal books top DJs from Europe and the US regulary + hosts the best DJs in Turkey as well. Inside is the cavernous club with its dope sound system. Mostly deep, tribal and progressive house music is played in the indoor club but it's running a wider gamut these days from funky to break beats to electo tunes. Famous DJs from all over the world have gotten on Crystal's decks and some really good ones from Istanbul like UFUK and my friends, Evren + Evren played there a while back. I like it when house music is played in the lounge area by DJ Kiwi. One thing I don't like is it gets really hot in the summer months in the lounge area since it it not air-conditioned. The inside club is but there's so much smoke in there that I cannot stand being there for more than 10 minutes!

    The dress code's pretty relaxed. Jeans is the predominant Crystal culture wear but for the tops, the trendier the better. Fashionistas have been known to hang out there but in the summer, it's really very casual. Men are usually in T's and crisp linens. Girls, feel free to wear your hot frocks with Christian Loboutins or Manolos, Jimmy Choos or Miu Mius, Gunmetals or G Shocks; your Diors, Dolces, Guccis or grunge, Stellas or Spassos; Polo Garage or Tweens and True Religion jeans and indie designer threads. Soho, boho or the real Bono...cool cats, gals and their pals are welcome as long as you have the matching attitude. It wouldn't hurt if you know people either...that should get you on the VIP line straight through the door. See you there when I go back!

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  • Theme: Dancing
  • Address: Muallim Naci Caddesi No.65 Ortakoy
  • Phone: 0212 261 1988
  • Directions: under the bridge in Ortakoy, a stone's throw across from Reina
  • Website: www.clubcrystal.org
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    Rock Bars: Are U ready?!
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  • By KIZGINdamdakiKedi on March 29, 2004
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  • If you like rock, soft rock, rock'n roll, metal, hardrock music,i suggest you go to Kemanci Alt Kat( violinist-Downstairs)

    Kemanci is favorite of IStanbul's ppl for a long time..never lost popularity.
    There is always full with many rockers.
    and nonStop Music

    EnJoy

    open hours:19:00 - 04:00
    capacity :600 +200 people

    Live Music :Yes
    Food :No
    Credit Card:No
    PArkingLot :No

    however you feel comfortable..just like a rocker :)

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  • Theme: Live Music
  • Address: Siraselviler Caddesi -Taksim
  • Phone: 0212 2512723
  • Directions: if you ask to any young people in Taksim,they will show you the place.
  • Website: www.kemanci.org
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    MeTroSexual: straight+Gay+lesb..they are all there
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  • KIZGINdamdakiKedi
  • Updated By KIZGINdamdakiKedi on October 14, 2006
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  • MeTroSexual - Istanbul
    MeTroSexual
    by KIZGINdamdakiKedi
    you dont pay anything on the enterance but you should proof to bodyguard u are a person of MetRoSexual who is there for dancing&having fun. :)
    thats not a gay bar. what i tried to tell is its a mix bar.
    opps..do not bother anyone !

    u wanna guarantee to get in? if ur gay take a straight w/u if ur straight take a gay w/u :)))

    That NightClub+bar became one of favorite place in Istanbul.
    MeTroSexual is closed on Monday.
    Tuesday is night of DJ's-Drinks are %25 less discount(10pm-5am)
    Wednesday is night of any famous Turk Singer as a special guest (10pm-5am)
    Thursday nights are Red Nights by Teo (10pm-5am)
    FRiday and Saturday have suprise shows(11pm-7am)
    Sunday is only only Turkish music (10pm-5am)
    Drinks prices are btwn 10 YTL-15 YTL (around 8-10 Euro)

    No reservation need,Credit Card is acceptable

    there is No dress code..but if u wear like hip-hop style or rocker..i am not sure if the boudguard will let you in :))

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Suzer Plaza (The Ritz Carlton Hotel)Besiktas - iST
  • Phone: 212-2430335
  • Directions: its inside the Plaza.
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    Reina: Queen of the Bosphorus
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  • By abc_of_freedom on December 25, 2004
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  • From Reina - Istanbul
    From Reina
    by abc_of_freedom
    Reina, the choice of both foresigners and local people on the shores of Bosphorus as a result of its quality and elegance, if you come to istanbul, Come to reina, regardless. I'm meeting to you :)

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    NightClub
    Turkish Nights

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  • Theme: Nightclub
  • Address: Bosphorus - Istanbul
  • Phone: +900212 259 59 19
  • Other Contact: msn : abc_of_freedom@hotmail.com
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