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Beneath its inimitable skyline Istanbul is a teeming, triumphant metropolis with imperial history, intrigue and entrepreneurial zeal written into its streets. It’s a city constantly being remade and reimagined, and the…

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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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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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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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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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Constant and noble

1 May 2009

Young creatives have set up shop in higgledy-piggledy Turnacibasi Sokak. It’s also a pleasant place to buy antiques, vintage records, homeware and reclaimed furniture or enjoy a steam and massage at the hamam.

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Cihangir

17 August 2007

The Romans, Byzantines and the Ottomans all recognised the importance of Istanbul as a strategic gateway between the West and the East. Oddly occidental and strikingly Asian, the city is surprising its visitors with a new…

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Ara Güler

17 January 2013

Turkish photographer Ara Güler has always found eating a bit of a distraction but he found time to sit down for a meal with Monocle.

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