The Istanbul Shopping Fest is an annual shopping fest held in
Istanbul
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Turkey
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. Established in 2011, the mission of the Festival is to make Istanbul the shopping, culture and entertainment center of the world.
During the festival, which lasts 40 days and 40 nights, all the contributing shops offer special discounts. The festival especially attracts foreign tourists as the shops offer tax free shopping. The historic sites in Istanbul also participate in the festival by closing two hours later than usual.
Istanbul Shopping Fest
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History
The first Istanbul Shopping Fest took place between 18 March and 26 April 2011 and lasted for 40 days.
See also
* List of shopping malls in Istanbul
This is a list of notable historical and modern shopping malls in Istanbul, Turkey.
Historical
* Grand Bazaar (1461), Fatih
* Egyptian Bazaar (1660), Fatih
Modern
GLA = Gross leasable area
*Akasya, Üsküdar, GLA
* Akmerkez (1993), Etile ...
Notes
External links
Istanbul Shopping FestOfficial Facebook page
Shopping festivals
Festivals in Istanbul
Economy of Istanbul
Festivals established in 2011
2011 establishments in Turkey
Spring (season) events in Turkey
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