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BYZANTINE HERITAGE
Hagia Sophia: The Church of "Divine Wisdom". This
masterpiece of Byzantine architecture was built by Justinian
in the 6th century as a church and being converted into a
mosque by the Ottomans. Today it serves as a museum with the
unique examples of two religions together.
Underground Cistern: This unique building dates back
to the 6th century and built as a water reservoir.
Containing, 336 colums and capitals of earlier temples, dim
lights and chamber music in the back ground it has a
mysterious atmosphere.
Hippodrome: Constructed for the Roman chariot races.
It was the centre for civil events witnessed many victories
and riots. Beautified by the Egyptian Obelisk, the
Serpentine and the Constantine Columns.
Chora Museum: A small church with the best remaining
examples of frescoes and impressive mosaics in hand today;
Indications of a new Byzantine art movement parallel to
Italian Renaissance started by Giotto.
Archaeological Museum: A very fine collection of old
Greek and Eastern Roman antiquity together with a unique
exhibition of sarcophagi from Middle East and Asia Minor.
OTTOMAN HERITAGE
Blue Mosque: A name given by the visitors fascinated
with the blue effects of 25.000 tiles used in interior
decoration of the mosque.
Topkapi Palace: Main residence for 25 Ottoman Sultans
for almost 400 years. Today this outstanding example of
Ottoman Palace architecture and a very famous museum hosts
one of the world's biggest China collection together with
the treasury of Ottoman Sultans.
Dolmabahce Palace: In the 19th century a new place
was built for the Sultans, a very strong influence of
European Architecture and interior design adopted to the
Ottoman life styles. It has a reach collection of Bohemian
and Baccarat Crystals, Sevre porcelains and 19th and 20th
century paintings.
Süleymaniye Mosque: A 16th century masterpiece
constructed by the greatest Ottoman architect for the
greatest Otoman Sultan.
Museum of Turkish & Islamic Art: The home of Grand
Vezir Ibrahim Pasha, is a museum today housing art examples
of Turkish and Islamic cultures and a very important carpet
collection. The Etnograpic section gives a chance to view
nomadic background of the Turks. A cozy garden with the
breath taking view of the Blue Mosque.
Rumeli Fortress: Built before the conquest of
Constantinople by the Otomans with an intention to control
the Bosphorus. Constructions were completed as short as 4
months and 19 days. Today the nicest view of the Bosphorus
could be seen from this well preserved Castle.
INTERNATIONAL TOURISM
As an international center of tourism, Istanbul is a natural
choice for large scale conferences. Some of the main
convention centers in the city are the Istanbul Convention
and Exhibition Center (ICEC), TÜYAP, Atatürk Cultural Center
and the Hilton Convention Centre. ICEC is a centrally
located facility within walking distance to Istanbul's main
shopping district as well as 16 major hotels offering 3,400
guest rooms and meeting spaces. In addition to these
conference facilities, there are many diverse and uniquely
beatiful hotels able to meet the needs of booth large and
small meeting groups, making Istanbul the perfect location
to bring together business people from various regions of
the world. Experience the exciting mixture that is Istanbul,
the city where East meets West, the bridge between Europe
and Asia a thriving metropolis of 12 million people - exotic
yet distinctly western. Istanbul is the only city in the
world built on two continents, standing on the shores of the
Bosphorus, where the waters of the Black Sea mingle with the
Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn. Here, on this splendid
site, Istanbul guards the precious relics of three empires
of which she was the former capital (Roman, Byzantine and
Ottoman) Istanbul is not only historic. The magnificent city
offers a plethora of activity and museums, churches palaces,
great mosques, bazaars and sights of natural beauty seem
inexhaustible. Istanbul will reward you with the comforts of
home while offering sights, sounds and smells that carry you
swiftly to another culture, another time.
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Conference Centers |
Number of
Meeting Halls |
Total Capacity |
Maximum capacity of
the Largest Hall |
Exhibition Space in
sq. m. |
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Istanbul Convention & Exhibition
Ctr. |
21 |
4900 |
2000 |
3000 |
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Tuyap |
3 |
1600 |
1000 |
16000 |
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World Trade Center |
2 |
5000 |
- |
52000 |
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Ataturk Cultural Center |
4 |
1307 |
1062 |
- |
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Cemal Resit Rey Concert Hall |
1 |
860 |
860 |
- |
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Abdi Ipekci Sport Center |
1 |
10500 |
10500 |
- |
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Military Museum Cultural Center |
5 |
1257 |
513 |
2462 |
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Open Air Theater |
1 |
4000 |
4000 |
- |
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Muhsin Ertugrul Theater |
1 |
550 |
550 |
259 |
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Hilton Convention Center |
2 |
4230 |
1640 |
- |
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Hotels |
Number
of Hotels |
Number
of Bedrooms |
Total
Number of Beds |
Maximum
Capacity of
the Largest
Meeting Room |
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***** |
19 |
6289 |
13374 |
1640 |
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**** |
38 |
4548 |
9126 |
650 |
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*** |
53 |
3947 |
7603 |
100 |
THEME EVENTS:
Fishing on the Bosphorus & Blacksea: It
is an interesting interactive event to share the enthusiasm
of local fisherman.
Photo Rally: It
is one of the way to explore the city, learn and compete at
the same time.
Discover Istanbul on Foot or by Public Transport: A
competition and fun way of exploring different corners of
the city.
Canoeing: For
the ones who like some excitement.
Golf: In
half an hour time you can find yourself in a golf course.
Belgrade Forrest Trophy: Out
in nature near to the city Jeep Trophies of various
difficulty levels are organized by experts.
Picnic & Games: Picnic
out in nature with games conducted by animators and lots of
fun.
Treasure Hunt: For
this team game, no city could be a better choice than exotic
Istanbul.
Rafting: Within
two and a half hours drive out of Istanbul, an adventurous
rafting can be experienced.
Shopping Contest; A
list of shopping and a limited money is what each group has.
In a labirent like Grand Covered Bazaar with so many
experienced salesman, let's see how successful each group
is.
Welcome Concert in St. Irene: 4th
century church building, a unique atmosphere for opening
ceremonies and best acoustic for classical music concerts.
THEME PARTIES:
Surfing on the Beyoglu Bars: Find
the right ones among 200 bars in the area, to get your game
free beer and certificates to win the competition. You need
a good team work and experience on map reading.
Sultans Party: Ottoman
style decoration and food from the ancient street seller's,
musicians and the belly dancers, in short a perfect
atmosphere and settings of 200 years past.
Cocktail and Dinner at the Sea: Bosphorus
is an important advantage for Istanbul to set up different
Theme Parties.
A) On the Boat along Bosphorus; Very
elegant way of discovering the beauties of Asian & European
banks of Bosphorus by a cocktail party and a dinner on
private boat.
B) Private Party on a Car Ferry; Dinner,
show and disco on the typical Bosphorus Car Ferries for
larger number of guests.
C) Dining on the Fishing Boats; Catering
4-5 pax with a chef on each boat. Very tasty sea food and
other local specialities are cooked and served to the
guests. A very exciting and colourful experience nicely
aluminated.
Turkish Bath: It
is a great experience to spend couple of hours in 16th
century Turkish bath, washing, massage and belly dance
lessons. On the final a great kebab meal.
Gardens of the museums; Cocktail
Parties in the gardens of Archaeological Museum decorated
with statues and ancient works of art.
Palaces, Pavilion's & Gardens: Unforgettable
dinner in one of the many gardens or palaces of Istanbul.
This romantic night is accompanied with music of violins and
the taste of wine.
Byzantine Night: In
an appropriate setting and costumes, a theatrical
atmosphere, wining &dining.
Gypsy Night: Turkish
meze's and specialities accompanied with Gypsy musicians,
dancers and fun. A special setting and gypsies accessories.
Fly for Dining in Mediterranean: Fly
out of Istanbul for unforgettable sea food dinner and music
down by the south coast of Turkey and fly back to Istanbul
after midnight brandies and cigars on the flight.
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