Istanbul/New City

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Istanbul'sNew City is a modern neighborhood north of Istanbul/Galata|Taksim Plaza. Its neighbourhoods of Elmadağ, Nişantaşı, Kurtuluş and Şişli were built up in the early 20th C and then more recently appeared the business neighborhood between Mecidiyeköy and Levent-Maslak. Most of Istanbul's steel-and-glass skyscrapers are located in Levent-Maslak. The neighborhood's main thoroughfare is Cumhuriyet Caddesi between Taksim Plaza and Mecidiyeköy (passing through or near Nişantaşı and Şişli) and its extension Büyükdere Caddesi, which runs through Levent and Maslak and eventually reaches Sarıyer on the Bosphorus bank to the north.

Travel to Istanbul/New City

• The quickest way to reach New City is by metro which runs beneath Cumhuriyet Caddesi from Taksim to Maslak, with stations every couple of kilometres.
• Buses from other parts of the city run to Mecidiyeköy. Metrobüs, a rapid transit system plying along its own bus lane between Istanbul/Western Suburbs|western suburbs and Istanbul/Asian Side|Asian Side also passes through the neighborhood, calling at Mecidiyeköy and Zincirlikuyu stations (close to those metro stations).
• Dolmuşes ply between Beşiktaş and Nişantaşı.

What to see in Istanbul/New City

• Atatürk Museum - Atatürk Müzesi | The historical 3-storey house, easily recognizable among concrete apartment buildings with its pink exterior, which the founder of Turkish Republic, Kemal Atatürk rented while staying in Istanbul before setting sail to Samsun on Black Sea coast to start the Turkish War of Independence. Hosts Atatürk-related paraphernalia and photos.

• Military Museum - Askeri Müze - Among the exhibition of this museum are five thousand pieces from the Islamic Ottoman perioid through the WWII, with the most prominent piece possibly being the huge chain that the Byzantines stretched across the mouth of the Golden Horn to keep out the Sultan's navy in 1453 during the siege of Constantinople. In the yard of the museum and the Janissary Band (Mehter Takımı), world’s oldest military band gives concerts of march music in traditional uniforms each afternoon, at 15:00.

• Nişantaşı - Nişantaşı is a neighbourhood east of Şişli/northwest of Istanbul/Bosphorus|Maçka Park known for its Art Nouveau apartment buildings, ground floors of many of which are occupied by upmarket restaurants, cafes, pubs, and garment stores lining the sidewalks. Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk, well-known Turkish novelist, is a lifelong resident of the neighbourhood which formed the background of several of his novels.

Architecture

Maslak kerembarut - Skyline of Maslak

• When you are bored of Roman/Byzantine/Ottoman architecture whatsoever, this neighborhood—especially the northern sections around Levent and Maslak—is where you want to be to run an eye over steel-and-glass skyscrapers of Istanbul. However, southern sections around Harbiye, Elmadağ, Osmanbey, Nişantaşı, Kurtuluş, and Şişli has large numbers of neo-classical and Art Nouveau buildings which date back to the turn of 20th century, making a nice contrast to northern section of New Istanbul.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Istanbul/New City

• Attend the Tataula Carnival - Baklahorani | Despite a 1943 ban on this Greek Orthodox pre-Lent carnival by the Turkish authorities, it has been revived since 2010. The tradition began in the 19th century or earlier, and even though the event was led by local Greeks and the celebrations were open to everyone. It's also a nice opportunity to look into Turkey's multicultural past. Takes place in the Kurtuluş (previously named Tataula) neighborhood.

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Istanbul/New City

This part of the city is characterized by having a modern shopping mall every few kilometers along the metro line. Here is a list of them:

• City's Nişantaşı, about a 10-minutes walk (250 m) from Osmanbey Metro statıon.

• Cevahir - The newest one of malls in Istanbul. At Şişli. Metro: Şişli-Mecidiyeköy. Also accessible from Mecidiyeköy Metrobus Station.

• Profilo - Located a bit away from main street (about 10 min walk) at Mecidiyeköy. Metro: Şişli-Mecidiyeköy. Also accessible from Mecidiyeköy Metrobus Station.

• Akmerkez - At Etiler. Nearest metro station is rettepe/Zincirlikuyu. The mall is about 25-min walk or 10-min taxi ride away from that station.

Istanbul Levent skyline - Skyline of Levent and the main business neighborhood of the city, as seen from Istanbul/Asian Side|Asian Side across the Bosphorus

• Metrocity - Levent metro station has a direct exit to the mall.

• Kanyon - one of the most exclusive shopping malls in Istanbul with sophisticated, modernistic architecture, has a conncection to Levent subway station and to Metrocity by an underground passage.

Additıonally, Nişantaşı, downhill from Osmanbey metro station, is quite full of upscale boutique shopping options (e.g.: Gucci, Prada, Armani).

Halal Food & Restaurants

• Sultana's Dinner and 1001 Nights Show - In Elmadag, near Taksim, has traditional Turkish Halal cousine (meze, Kebab, desserts) with a show every evening of belly dancing, Turkish folklore and live music.

• Set Kebap at Nispetiye Cad. No:13 in Levent. Has a wonderful meze table and delicious Adana Kebab. The staff speaks very little English but are most anxious to be helpful.

• Kosebasi Kebap - This Zagat-rated Halal Kebabs joint serves traditional Turkish Halal Kebabs in modern/ upscale atmosphere. Levent is the main branch but they have 7 more locations (including 3 express versions) in Istanbul.

• Sosa. At Akmerkez Mall, Etiler. tel - +90 212 282 01 51. Fairly priced salads and wraps among others.

• Istinye House - New and modern cafe/lounge with a small library. Their Pizzas are tasty and prices are affordable.

• Kristal Ocakbaşı - Classic Turkish steak-house.

Sans - Nice restaurant in a small garden serving Turkish and Mediterranean food.

• Aytekin Cafe | Sidewalk cafe offering hooka (nargile).

• Reassürans Pasajı in Nişantaşı houses many bars and cafés and is a good place for bar hopping on a Saturday night.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

At its south end this neighborhood shades into Taksim / Galata, where there's more choice.

• alal.io//2023-08-07&checkOut=2023-08-11&2764&&Istanbul+Suites&hotelId=731670&&.Zz7e0d03bd653f44a6828ca84-206204 Istanbul Suites - Ranging from duplex to studio apartments which are all furnished with modern appliances. It's located in the downtown and is within a 5 minutes walking distance to Taksim. Possibility for short and long term rentals.

• alal.io//2023-08-07&checkOut=2023-08-11&2764&&Gallery+Residence+%26+Hotel+Ni%C5%9Fanta%C5%9F%C4%B1&hotelId=341647&&.Zz99acdaa4611e44e0a40d7cc-206204 Gallery Residence Hotel - Suites with fully equipped kitchens, DVD players, and fax machines. Free wi-fi, breakfast, private secluded sauna, jacuzzi, and fitness.

• alal.io//2023-08-07&checkOut=2023-08-11&2764&&Jazz+Hotel+Nisantasi&hotelId=23110&&.Zzf73ecabb331b4ac4995ef29-206204 Jazz Hotel - 3-star jazz-themed hotel with 12 rooms named after famous jazz artists. Free wi-fi and breakfast.

• alal.io//2023-08-07&checkOut=2023-08-11&2764&&Arts+Hotel+Istanbul+Bosphorus+-+Special+Class&hotelId=48245965&&.Zz3ed6525f495f462cbc9b881-206204 Arts Hotel - Modern and elegant hotel.

• alal.io//2023-08-07&checkOut=2023-08-11&2764&&Hilton+Istanbul+Bosphorus&hotelId=341194&&.Zzeb568455a186459a9ffd1fe-206204 Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus - Hotel offers a business center, fitness facilities, swimmingpool and Turkish baths. Rooms have high speed internet access. Hilton have several other hotels in the city.

• alal.io//2023-08-07&checkOut=2023-08-11&2764&&Park+Hyatt+Istanbul+-+Macka+Palas&hotelId=341546&&.Zz5d546603f8f241388b19c83-206204 Park Hyatt Istanbul - Maçka Palas - 5-star hotel in the residential and shopping neighborhood of Nisantasi. Rooms combine Art Deco style and historic Turkish decor with modern amenities: wireless internet access, DVD player and iPod docking station. The hotel is also home to a spa, swimming swimmingpool and restaurants.

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