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."

November 02, 2014
6th International Street Dance Carnival
November 01, 2014
33rd International Istanbul Book Fair is Around the Corner
October 25, 2014
Istanbul Municipality Gets to Work to Stop Next Bosphorus 'Tsunami'
October 24, 2014
Nublu Istanbul Opens Season in New Venue
October 23, 2014
The fountains of Ottoman Istanbul
October 22, 2014
Turkish-Armenian Photographer Ara Güler: Istanbul, My love
October 21, 2014
The Museum that Changed Turkish Art
October 20, 2014
A RACE TO CROSS MORE THAN THE FINISH LINE
October 19, 2014
Municipality Rejects Permit for Construction in Istanbul Forest
Puppet Festival Starts in Istanbul
Cam Ocağı Vakfı
Read more on The Guide Istanbul: Cam Ocağı Vakfı
October 18, 2014
Activists Gather 80,000 Signatures to Prevent Construction in Istanbul Grove
Classical Music Breeze Blowing in Istanbul in Autumn
October 17, 2014
MIRO HOSTED IN ISTANBUL
Istanbul Design Biennial’s ‘Design Walks’ to Start Friday
October 16, 2014
Istanbul Fashion Week Opens With Ottoman Flair
İstanbul’s Puppet Festival to Present 70 Plays in 17th Year
October 15, 2014
Upcoming Fall Exhibitions
Istanbul Taxi System Set to Be Centralized, Drivers Not Happy
With Istanbul’s taxi system set to be centralized as of next year, many of the city’s taxi drivers are unhappy with the changes, claiming that the new system will be to their disadvantage.
The new taxi project will centralize the over 18,000 taxis currently operating in Istanbul, and is planned to end customer complaints about overcharging, reckless driving, and drivers refusing to take customers on short journeys.
Read more on Hurriyet Daily News: Istanbul Taxi System Set to Be Centralized, Drivers Not Happy
October 14, 2014
Broadway Musicals, Hollywood Actors to Hit Istanbul Stage
Extraordinary Artist Finishes Istanbul Drawing
English artist Stephen Wiltshire, who draws extraordinary cityscapes using his photographic memory, has finished his drawing of Istanbul.
October 13, 2014
Istanbul Gets a New Art and Culture Venue
Istanbul’s Flea Markets Meet Past and Present
Read more on Hurriyet Daily News: Istanbul’s Flea Markets Meet Past and Present
October 12, 2014
AN ALTERNATIVE VIEW OF ISTANBUL
Istanbul Fears ‘Arabization' with Syrian Refugee Influx
October 11, 2014
Public Bus with Green Roof Takes to Istanbul’s Streets
Historic French Palace in Istanbul Now Open to Public
October 10, 2014
Ayse Birsel On Istanbul's Best Design Secrets
Welcome to Wanderlust, a weekly series on Co.Design where some of our favorite designers share their secret picks and insider tips for the best design cities on the planet. Today, Ayse Birsel of the award-winning innovation and design studio Birsel + Seck takes us on a tour of Istanbul.
WHAT DESIGN DESTINATIONS DO YOU VISIT?
In the space of a day, you would definitely start with the old palace and the old portion of the city, which is Topkapi and Haga Sophia. In that neighborhood, there's the old Byzantine palace, which has incredible mosaics still intact. There's the archaeological museums, that's amazing. There's the Blue Mosque. I don't go into those because they're almost endless! Then go have lunch, go through Nişantaşı. Gönül Paksoy in Tesvikiye is a fashion designer who takes Ottoman textiles and reuses them and has an incredible visual sense. And then Ela Cindoruk and Nazan Pak just opened a jewelry store. They've been in business more than 20 years, and it's an amazing collection of contemporary jewelry. And then House Cafe. That's what I would do.
WEEKEND GETAWAYS NEAR ISTANBUL
October 09, 2014
Simit Sellers Removed from Central Istanbul
Raffles Istanbul Turkey Review
Vanishing Istanbul: Developers Call Time on Bohemian Backstreets
October 08, 2014
Dresses of Queen Marie Jose on display in Istanbul
FRENCH CULTURAL INSTITUTE GATHERS ANIMATION-LOVERS IN ISTANBUL
’80s Artist Bonnie Tyler to Perform in Istanbul
Insider Istanbul - Where to Eat, Sleep, and Explore
October 07, 2014
Syrian Christians Take Shelter in Istanbul Church
Story of a Unique Catalogue at Istanbul Archaeological Museum
September 25, 2014
Rocca Restaurant at Raffles
September 22, 2014
ArtInternational 2014: Booths to Look For
Istanbul Biennial Curator Reveals Concept Behind 'Saltwater' Theme
September 20, 2014
Istanbul May be at Risk for a Major Earthquake in the Future
FINE DINING IN ISTANBUL
September 19, 2014
Istanbul Faces Ecological Disaster with Crazy Projects
Drought and water shortages have been at the top of the country's agenda recently. The rainfall this year has been insufficient and the reservoirs are at worryingly low levels. In addition, the wetlands north of the megacity of İstanbul, which are on the migration route of migratory birds, are being destroyed. Not only the wetlands but also the forests are being ravaged during the construction of the third airport and the third bridge of Istanbul. This is an ecological disaster.
Read more on Today's Zaman: Istanbul Faces Ecological Disaster with Crazy Projects
Istanbul’s Third Airport Threatens Birds’ Migration Routes
September 17, 2014
MOVIE: One Night in Istanbul
Follow the journey of two die-hard Liverpool fans who just have to get to Turkey to watch the 2005 Champions League, only for a few problems to pop up along the way.
An Aerial Tour of Istanbul's Disappearing Forests
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Taxi Fares in Istanbul up by 9%
Taxi fares in Istanbul will soon be hiked by around 9 percent for the first time in 18 months.
While the minimum fare will be raised from 2.95 Turkish Liras to 3.20 liras, the fare per kilometer will rise from 1.83 liras to 2 liras, according to a decision announced by Istanbul’s Chamber of Artisan Taxi Drivers on their website.
Therefore, the minimum amount will increase by 8.5 percent, while the fee per kilometer will become 9.3 percent, which is higher compared to the current rate.
The announcement did not state when the new price tariff will go into effect.
Read more on Hürriyet Daily News: Taxi Fares in Istanbul up by 9%