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Istanbul excels at spectacle. From the domes of its mosques to the frantic pace of the traffic, it is awe-inspiring, unflinching and gregariously urban. Though it was demoted from its position as the Turkish capital in 1923…

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Leading the charge

17 October 2019

His rivals refused to accept his election victory – so he went back to the polls and won again. Now Istanbul’s new mayor is ready to change the city and get rid of a web of corruption.

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Diverse city

15 October 2014

The second outing of our new series takes us to Istanbul, a city undergoing rapid change that is transforming the media landscape. Monocle explores the city and its multiple media offerings that are influencing the nation…

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Expo 35: Istanbul

17 June 2010

Istanbul is like the Med on steroids; stronger coffee, crazier roads and very animated, opinionated people. But the pace of life is more relaxed than in western Europe and the party scene doesn’t stop until dawn.

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Bosphorous blues

20 August 2020

A decade ago Istanbul was seen as an open, liberal city where culture still came together with ease. But now people are facing tougher times.

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Out of the past

23 March 2023

The Peninsula hospitality group’s new perch on the Bosphoros floats our boat. Monocle takes an early peek at how this vast new hotel is helping to transform Istanbul’s Karaköy neighbourhood.

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Horn of plenty

25 April 2024

The spirit and style of the old city abide in Balat, a boisterous district with an undiscovered vibe. Take a stroll through its lanes perched on the Golden Horn for tea and a symphony of colour and contradiction.

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Under the influence

26 September 2024

In the bustling centre of this diverse city, multidiscplinary design studios and visionary talents are creating new buildings and spaces with soul.

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Scents of place

12 November 2014

Distilling the influences of its unique East-meets-West location has been a blessing for Turkish perfumer Atelier Rebul, whose blend of old-world glamour and forward-thinking management is proving an alluring combination…

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A head for flights

17 April 2008

Turkey’s aviation market is growing faster than China’s, and Turkish Airlines is helping turn Istanbul into a hub that could soon rival Dubai. CEO Temel Kotil explains how traditional Turkish hospitality has been key to his…

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Pleasure island

17 May 2016

The Princes Islands in the Sea of Marmara are strewn with summer homes but none recall Turkey’s mid-century moment like this 1950s retreat. In fact, there’s still an echo of those times in its clean lines – and the occas…

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Bathe in history

25 January 2024

Visit a 16th-century hammam that has been sensitively revived for the modern age.

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Town of the talk

9 September 2014

A new kind of politicking and activism has sprung up in Istanbul since it became home to Syria’s official opposition. Monocle meets the diplomats and advocates forging ahead for change in uncertain territory.

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