Top Istanbul Shopping Malls
Top Istanbul Shopping Malls
Shopping malls are a relatively new idea in Turkey, with a history dating back only to the late 1980s. The Turks, on the other hand, welcomed shopping malls once they were on the scene. At least one may be found in almost every neighborhood. Some of Istanbul's largest and most opulent retail malls are listed below. They are mainly located around Taksim, making them extremely accessible by bus, metro, or taxi. Yes, we can state that they are open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. as a general rule.
Zorlu Center
The newest addition to Istanbul's retail mall landscape is Zorlu. It is constructed on 105.000 m2 of land, with a main court of 10.000 m2. A second court of 12.000 m2 and a leasable area of 70.000 m2 with approximately 180 shops is also available. Gourmet stores and restaurants like as Eataly, Jamie Oliver's Italian, Tom's Kitchen, and Morini, as well as local eateries like Köşebaşı, Günaydın, Far East, and Welldone, were featured in the Zorlu Shopping Mall.
Akmerkez Shopping Center
Akmerkez is situated in Etiler, a BeÅŸiktaÅŸ district neighborhood that is popular among Istanbul's upper crust. It's also near to Levent and Maslak's commercial districts. This four-story shopping center with over 250 shops spans 180.000 square meters. Tourists and locals alike may easily access it due to its free shuttle service from and to nearby areas and hotels. It first opened its doors in December 1993 and is open every day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Kanyon Mall
The 37.500 sqm retail complex, which is situated in Levent's financial area, includes 160 shops, including Turkey's and the world's most prestigious brands, gourmet restaurants, cafés, a health and sports club, and movie theaters. Kanyon received the 2006 Cityscape Architectural Review Award in the area of "Commercial Built."
Istanbul Forum
You can virtually guarantee that everything you need will be found at Forum Istanbul. The retail complex opened in 2009 and covers a massive area of 495.000 square meters. Turkuazoo, Turkey's first large aquarium, and Magic Ice, Turkey's first ice museum, both take up around 8.000 square meters. The remainder is split between major retailers such as IKEA, Decathlon, Praktiker, numerous technology shops, 62 local and foreign apparel and shoe stores, 15 cafés, 34 restaurants, and ten movie theaters.
Nisantasi Neighborhood
This is not a retail mall, but a neighborhood within walking distance of Taksim that caters to sophisticated consumers. Sultan Abdülmecid I helped establish good living in Nistanasi in the mid-nineteenth century. Nisantasi neighbourhood now boasts Istanbul's third-largest foreign-resident population. It is a trendy retail district as well as a posh residential neighborhood. The district's residents are renowned for being dignified, well-mannered, and well-educated.
Galleria in Istanbul
You've just arrived at the airport and there's an emergency. You've got to go shopping in Istanbul! Tell your taxi driver to go the coastal road because Galleria, Istanbul's first retail complex, is where you want to be. Turkey went through a lot of societal upheavals throughout the 1980s. The mastermind was Prime Minister Turgut, who proposed the construction of such a retail complex after being inspired by the Houston Galleria in Houston, Texas, USA. Galleria was constructed on a covered area of 77.000 sq meters on the seashore of the Ataköy neighborhood.
These are just a few of the shopping centers and malls where you may go shopping as you want! If you're searching for vintage souvenirs in Istanbul, don't forget to visit the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar!
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