City Guide

2017 36th International Istanbul Book Fair

36th International İstanbul Book Fair will be held between November 4 and 12, 2017. The International Hall will be open for the first 4 days of the fair (November 4-7, 2017). FAIR NAME: 2017 36th International Istanbul Book Fair DATE: 04 - 12 November 2017 VISITING HOURS: Weekend : 10.00-20.00 Weekdays : 10.00-19.00 (November 12…
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Hertz

Founded in 1918 in America, Hertz is the world's first international rent a car company. Today it serves more than 8,000 offices in over 150 countries spread across the globe. Hertz is a rent a car company with the most extensive office network in the world as well as a long history of over 90…
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Avis

40 years story of Avis is the story of car renting in Turkey. This sector, which was founded 40 years ago, has come to these days by overcoming economic crisis and numerous challenges. Avis, as being responsible for the first and pioneer of this sector, continues on its journey at the top with love, happiness…
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Budget

Budget combines the power of one of the world's major car rental brands with detailed local knowledge, flexibility and the service that allows you to assess your needs in the most appropriate way. Founded in 1958, the Budget Rent a Car brand is owned by Zodiac Europe Ltd. (a subsidiary of Avis Budget EMEA Ltd)…
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AI WEIWEI ON PORCELAIN

With the support of Akbank, Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum will host Ai Weiwei’s first exhibition in Turkey, between the dates 12 September 2017 and 28 January 2018. The exhibition will showcase an extensive selection from the artist’s oeuvre alongside new works. Focusing on Ai Weiwei’s wide-ranging production in the medium of porcelain, the exhibition…
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The 15th Istanbul Biennial

The 15th Istanbul Biennial, entitled a good neighbour and curated by the artist duo Elmgreen & Dragset, will take place from 16 September to 12 November 2017. Organised by the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), the 15th Istanbul Biennial will be located in the heart of Istanbul, and can be visited free of…
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Artists in Their Time

Istanbul Modern’s collection exhibition, “Artists in Their Time”, focuses on how artists position their work and themselves within the concept of time. It suggests a conceptual field for examining, and reconciling, the links between an artist’s time and societal, cultural, natural and universal time. It unites artists from very different periods, geographies and disciplines around…
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Istanbul Shopping Fest 1-16 July 2017

The 7th Shopping Fest at Istanbul, one of Europe’s most mesmerising cities, offers you the perfect opportunity for the ultimate ‘Istanbul’ experience and a shopping spree. The festival will be taking place from 1 to 16 July and will be offering great discounts and offers along with amusing events that will give you the chance…
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Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC)

Holding a press conference following the 25th Anniversary Summit of the BSEC Heads of State and Government, hosted by Turkey, President Erdoğan said: “Turkey will continue to support the efforts aimed at ensuring peace and welfare in the Black Sea region.” President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made statements on the summit at a press conference held…
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Turkish Airlines EuroLeague trophy lands in Istanbul!

What promises to be a magical week in a special city got started with the promise of glory on Monday as the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague champions trophy landed in Istanbul, where it will stay until being raised on Sunday night by the winner of the 2016-17 season! A bit of pomp and circumstance marked the…
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