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The marble pieces that are located on Beyazit Square, Istanbul, belong to the triumphal arch and the forum built by and named after the last emperor of the Roman Empire – Theodosius “The Great” (4th century A.D.). The triumphal arch was situated on the southwest corner of the Theodosius forum (today, Beyazit Square). This area used to be called “Forum Tauri” (“The Bill Square”) but in the 4th century A.D., the name was changed into the “Forum of Theodosius”. During this record, the forum was surrounded by marble public and civil buildings decorated with porticoes.

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Milk is Turkey‘s first street art gallery opened in 2009! Milk presents a genre of work influenced by graffiti, street art, illustrations and comics. Owned by a couple that spent a long time abroad envying the street art, came back and opened this white painted, small but intense gallery. They adore street art and working with many artists around the globe and update their exhibitions almost every month. 

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Finally, 5 years ago Eczacibasi Holding opened Istanbul Modern, the first private museum to organize modern and contemporary art exhibitions in Turkey. Istanbul Modern is located in Karakoy, by the Bosphorus sea in a great venue and the museum hosts art in 8000 sqm. There are permanent and temporary exhibition galleries, a photography gallery, a library, a cinema center, a great cafe with amazing view and a design shop.

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The luxurious brand Edition Hotel makes its European debut in Istanbul in April 2011. Situated in the center of the most lively area of Istanbul – Levent neighborhood, known for its Kanyon mall, the hotel is a 15-story tower with 77 guestroom luxurious rooms. Designed by Hirsch Bedner Associates, The Istanbul Edition hotel provides warm and inviting atmosphere.

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The hotel is named after the neighbouring 16th century Ottoman residence built by Ibrahim Pasha, the most popular Grand Vizier of Seat story. Located in the historic extent of Istambul. The hotel has one of the most halfway locations at the historical Sultanahmet regularise of Istanbul.

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Gold Hotel is at the center of Laleli, Istanbul and it is at the walking distance to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque and Grand Bazaar. The services are provided now in Gold Hotel by means of 114 rooms with capacity of 228 beds including satellite channel television, direct telephone line, money strongbox, mini bar, adjustable air-conditioning system, rooms for single, two and tree persons and room for handicapped people.

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The hotel is situated 15 km away from Ataturk Airport, Istanbul and is within a walking distance of 15 minutes the Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Covered Bazaar. Hotel Grand Washington provides high quality service to make you feel as peaceful and comfortable as your home…..

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Located in Laleli, oldest shopping center of Istanbul, since 1989, Prestige Hotel makes its customers experience a comfortable accommodation with its new concept, unique quality and service.  With its 10 minutes walking distance from Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Museum, the hotel owes the enjoyable historical tour it provides to its excellent position.

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Located in one of the most commercial districts in Istanbul, Besiktas Fish Market is an iconic venue where many locals and visitors buy fresh fish daily. Designed by Architects GAD of New York, the market is situated in a triangular area of 320 sq m, a corner emblematic of the commercial area.

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Also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, Spice Bazaar is one of the oldest bazaars in Istanbul. Built in 1664 by the architect Kazim Aga, it is the second largest covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar. Located at the southern end of the Galata Bridge, the Spice Bazaar consists of 88 vaulted rooms.

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