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Akmerkez is an shopping mall located in the Etiler quarter of Istanbul, Turkey. It was commissioned on December 18, 1993
The shopping area, offering visitors close to 250 stores, is spread over a triangular area connected to the surrounding main roads through 3 atriums. There are 41 escalators, 2 panoramic elevators and 30 elevators providing greater speed and easy access for visitors.
In 1995, Akmerkez was chosen as the best shopping center in Europe by the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). In the competition, organized by this same council, Akmerkez was recognized as the best shopping center in the world in 1996.
The shopping mall is now home to the world famous chic Italian restaurant Paper Moon, following branches in Milan and New York.
2-2.5 million people visit the shopping center monthly. It provides women's, men's and children's clothing and textiles, stationery, toys, sports shoes, eyewear and gift shops along with restaurants, a hairdresser, a currency exchange office, electronic goods, car maintenance, shoe shine services, a tailor, travel agents, orthopedic goods and a supermarket. Theme: OtherAddress: Nispetiye Avenue Ulus Etiler istanbulPhone: +90 (212) 282 01 70Directions: Akmerkez is located in Etiler on a main junction road between the two Bosphourus bridges, within easy reach from major business centers and hotels all around the city.Website: www.akmerkez.com.tr
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| | | | Capali Carsi or the Grand Bazaar in Beyazit: Get lost in time, history and ...... shopping! | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Antiques, arts, carpets, decors, clothings, shoes, turkish famous evil eye, souvernirs, .... they got everything at the Grand Bazaar.
Go there for shopping, well, I went there not for the shopping part, but mainly to see the grandest bazaar in the world, though I picked up some stuff... can't help it.
It's fascinating inside with it's numerous labyrinth which will make you think, you'll get lost... well... I almost did, and also out with it's 22 gates. It's one of Istanbul's highlights.... so go see it even if you're not buying anything... that, I doubt!
You've got to buy those evil-eye, carpets, kilims, local handicrafts, bracelets, beads, precious stones and jewelries.
From US$100 and up! Theme: AntiquesAddress: Beyazit, 10 minute walk from SultanahmetDirections: You could always take the tram from Sultanahmet station.
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| | | | Akmerkez: one of big shopping centres | Tip Rating: | | | | |
In 1995, Akmerkez was selected as "The Best Shopping Center in Europe" by the International Council of Shopping Centers, ICSC. In the competition organized by this same council, Akmerkez received the " Best Shopping Center In The World" award in 1996. It also received the highest accolade given by the ICSC the International Design and Development Award. Akmerkez is the first shopping center in the world to receive both of the above mentioned awards. In 1999, Akmerkez received the ICSC Solal Marketing Award in the "Community Relations" category
Akmerkez provides a wide range of products to it's visitors and has topped the world average of 85% occupancy with a leasing of 98%. The types of shops are determined by the "shop mix" method employed elsewhere around the world. Akmerkez, with its 246 shops, provides outstanding women's, men's and children's clothing and textiles, stationery, toys, sports, shoes, eyewear and gift shops along with restaurants, cinemas, hairdressers, banks, a currency exchange office, electronic goods, orthopedic goods, car accesories, shoe shine services, a tailor, a pet shop, and a supermarket for all the shoppers'needs.
clothing, eating drinking
its up to you Leave a Comment Theme: Women's ClothesAddress: etiler
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| | | | Galleria: Istanbul's first modern shopping mall | Tip Rating: | | | | |
Opened in 1988 in Atakoy, Galleria was Istanbul's first modern shopping mall. The complex houses 127 retail outlets, including Printemps, the French department store, and Vakko and Beymen, the upmarket Turkish stores. Besides just shops, the complex also features an entire floor of fast food restaurants and cafeterias, the Fame City leisure and entertainment centre, an ice rink, bowling alley, cinema, and conference room. There is also a park with capacity of up to 2000. Galleria is open seven days a week.
In 1990, Galleris was named the world's most outstanding mall by the International Shopping Centre Commission. Criteria for the award included the sophisticated blue-print design, rapid construction, and unique structural features.
Children's Clothes
Shoes
Toys and Games Bath and Beauty Food and Drink
Home Furnishing
Men's Clothes
Sporting Goods
Women's Clothes
? Leave a Comment Theme: Men's ClothesAddress: AtakoyPhone: 0 212 559 95 60Directions: on the seaside way
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There are over 5000 shops in Grand Bazzar. Just spend your time walking around and having fun!!
Lamps, hookah, leather, jewellery and carpet Leave a Comment Theme: Home Furnishing
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| | | | Turkish Delights - Tourism, Tombs, the Evil Eye | | | | | |
Long pedestrian street with lots of the shops on the each side and on the small adjoining streets.
Whatever you want to buy - turkish souvenirs, fresh fish, fruits, sweets, branded clothers or fake from Gucci or Prada - you will find it in Taxim.
Dont forget to bargain with a sellers - u can get at least half of the price. Especially if you buy more than one thing. And if you pay cash - you can get even more discount everywhere Leave a Comment Theme: OtherDirections: Taxim
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