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Istanbul design

Istanbul design

Aug 10, 2010

World famous, creative designers are invited to Istanbul Design Week (IDW), which will be held between September 29th and October 3rd 2010 in Istanbul. Istanbul is this year’s European Capital of Culture, and IDW will be hosting many exhibitions from all around the world, with the theme ‘city and design’. During the urban development of Istanbul, IDW...

17th International Istanbul Jazz Festival

The 17th International Istanbul Jazz Festival kicks off July 1 with a major concert for jazz lovers. The festival will continue through July 20 as Istanbul hosts world-known musicians and groups such as Grace Jones, Seal, Buika and Lisa Ekdahl. Those who love jazz will enjoy a concert that promises cool breezes from the Bosphorus and a memorable start to a...

Istanbul Tango Festival 2010

Istanbul Tango Festival is hosted for the 7th time and will take place between June 30 and July 4. As the festival will bring different cultures together, it will play an important role in expressing the cultural beauty of tango and the country of Argentina and aims to support the dance art and its practitioners all around the world. Last year representatives...

Top Istanbul events for 2010

Thinking about a trip to Istanbul in 2010, but can’t decide when you should go? Why not plan your trip around one of these top events for Istanbul that will rock the city in 2010. The cosmopolitan city of Istanbul is named 2010 European Capital of Culture and named as the best place to be in 2010. A tally of major concerts are coming to Istanbul in 2010. If...

2010 Formula 1 Turkish Grand Prix Istanbul

2010 Formula 1™ Turkish Grand Prix comes alive in Istanbul this weekend on May 28-29-30 at Istanbul Park, which will host the Turkish Grand Prix. A state-of-the-art facility, which features one of the most challenging corners on the calendar, the already legendary Turn Eight, an unusual anti-clockwise layout and plenty of gradients, it’s a real challenge....