Istanbul’s Basilica Cistern, Yerebatan, A Mystery of the East
Being the largest of Istanbul, the Basilica Cistern, (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) is Istanbul’s most extraordinary tourist attractions in the Sultanahmet district.

Experience Istanbul: Unique and Alternative Things to Do in the City
. When we travel abroad, we want to be a part of the local daily life and start searching for things to do... In this post, we will inspire you with your Istanbul itinerary.

Istanbul Modern Café Offers Artfully Crafted Cuisine
Istanbul Modern, the city's first modern art museum, sits over the deep-blue waters of the mythical Bosphorus and hosts many of the country's premier art exhibitions and events.
The Captivating Style Of Istanbul
"In Istanbul, remains of a glorious past civilization are everywhere visible. ... The great mosques and other monuments of the city, as well as the lesser detritus of empire in every side street and corner -- the little arches, fountains and neighborhood mosques -- inflict heartache on all who live among them."

January 26, 2012
Art Project Presents A ‘Senseless Society'
Istanbul's Independent Film Festival !f Ready for 11th Year
Istanbul Prepares for 2nd Bout of Snowfall
January 24, 2012
The 10 Fastest-Growing (and Fastest-Declining) Cities in the World
From the report: "Three Turkish metro areas (Izmir, Ankara, and Istanbul) cracked the top 10, headlining strong performance in that national economy."
Read more on The Atlantic: The 10 Fastest-Growing (and Fastest-Declining) Cities in the World
MINI Roadster Adventure: Cliffhanger in Istanbul (VIDEO)
After Being Stricken by Drought, Istanbul Yields Ancient Treasure

Salt Art Venue to Host Universal Works
The Theme of Exhibtion Reveals Artistic Healing
January 22, 2012
Jane Birkin Sings for Istanbul
Artist Dedicates Exhibit to His Friend, Poet Nazım Hikmet
Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts Celebrates 40 years
Megan Fox : I Thought Istanbul Was A Town
Istanbul’s ‘Lost’ Gateways
Wizard Istanbul Guides Foreign Tourists Visiting Istanbul
Hrant Dink: Istanbul March As Verdict Anger Continues
Cargo Ship Damaged off Istanbul After Brushing Against 2 Other Vessels
A cargo ship brushed against two anchored vessels during severe weather off the coast of Istanbul on Friday and tilted to one side, taking on water for hours before authorities were forced to pull it ashore using a tug boat.
A senior maritime official said the disabled ship was not in danger of sinking, but most of its crew members were evacuated before it was towed.
Read more on Washington Post: Cargo Ship Damaged off Istanbul After Brushing Against 2 Other Vessels
The Five Best Places to Live in the World, and Why
January 14, 2012
Istanbul Blackout Leaves Millions in Dark
Turkish Contemporary Art Spreads to London and Seoul
“Our main aim is to remove the obstacles Turkish contemporary art has, and that’s why to realize our aim we are working like an institution,” said Cİ Chairman Ali Güreli.
With the aim of spreading Turkish contemporary art to the world and awakening the conscience of Turkish contemporary art in the international scene, Cİ will carry its know-how to other countries. In July 2012, South Korea’s capital Seoul will host the fair of Turkish contemporary art, while in September and October 2012 London will host the same fair by the curatorship of Cİ General Coordinator Hasan Bülent Kahraman. “With these shows we are approaching our aims,” Güreli said.
Cİ also announced that art galleries will be recognized with the status of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and will utilize Small and Medium Industry Development Organization (KOSGEB) loans beginning this year.
Read more on Hurriyet Daily News: Turkish Contemporary Art Spreads to London and Seoul
Planning Approval for 'Metropol Istanbul' Granted
Erdoğan Gives Order to Protect Istanbul Skyline
More Istanbul Shopping and Dining Secrets from Daily Secret
January 09, 2012
W Istanbul Introduces OKKA
Luxury Vacation Guide 2012: Istanbul
Stereotypes And Clichés Reflect in the Video Art
Looking for Spiritual Light on the Golden Horn
Armenian Church Reopens in Istanbul
Mayor Topbaş Promises Clean, Modern City Restrooms
Jobseekers from Greece Try Chances in Istanbul
Adana, Istanbul to Host James Bond Crew in Spring
Nuri Bilge Ceylan to Head International Jury at Istanbul Film Festival

Istanbul a Crucial Stop on Meadows' Road to London
January 08, 2012
Jimi Hendrix Show by His Brother at Roxy
Istanbul State Opera to Perform Barber of Seville
The Hagia Sophia, and Freedom of Religion
Read more on Canada Free Press: The Hagia Sophia, and Freedom of Religion
From Coffee to Figs -- Can Turkey Brand Itself?
Seasonal Drinks to Warm Up Winter in Istanbul

Istanbul Strait Opens to Vessel Traffic After Fog Clears
Istanbul's Emek Theater Under Threat
Daily Secret Offers Insider Intel for Istanbul
Istanbul Receives 16 Percent More Tourists Last Year
Turkey: Istanbul A Hub For Islamic Art Theft
Orthodox Christians Celebrate Epiphany in Istanbul
January 04, 2012
Grand Bazaar's Gold Merchants Turn to Bloomberg
Award Winning Movies from African Cinema Are Coming to Istanbul Modern
Turkey's ‘Crazy’ Istanbul Canal Project is Expected to Be Completed by 2023
A Photo Guide to 10 Turkish Culinary Delights
A Colorful History of Finnish Design on Display in Istanbul
Memorable Concerts in Istanbul Mark Year’s End
January 01, 2012
Stamboul Twilight is 1 Year Old!
In 2011 Stamboul Twilight published spots, summaries and occasionally complete features from the following publications: BBC (2) Bloomberg (3) City Film (1) CNN (4) ESPN (1) Fox News (1) Global Post (3) Guardian (14) Huffington Post (5) Hurriyet Daily News (222) Just Luxe (5) Luxist (1) Mail and Guardian (1) National Geographic (1) Reuters (5) SkySports (1) The Financial (4) The Globe and Mail (3) The Independent (9) The National (4) The New York Times (24) The Standard (1) The Telegraph (10) The Wall Street Journal (2) Vogue (3) W Magazine (1) Zaman (148).
We hope that this blog would keep exposing you to things you have never heard of, things you have never seen and things you could never imagine about Istanbul in 2012.
Top Stamboul Twilight Countries in 2011