Istanbul Shopping Fest Explained

Istanbul Shopping Fest
Native Name:İstanbul Alışveriş Festivali
Begins:18 March
Ends:26 April
Frequency:Annual
Location:Istanbul, Turkey
First:18 March 2011 – 26 April 2011
Genre:Shopping

The Istanbul Shopping Fest is an annual shopping festival held in Istanbul, Turkey.[1] [2] [3] [4] Established in 2011, the mission of the Festival is to make Istanbul the shopping, culture and entertainment center of the world.[5]

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. Historic sites in Istanbul also participate in the festival by closing two hours later than usual.[6]

History

The first Istanbul Shopping Fest took place between 18 March and 26 April 2011 and lasted for 40 days.

See also

Notes

  1. News: Istanbul Shopping Fest is now open. June 7, 2014. Daily Sabah. 24 June 2014.
  2. News: İstanbul'da Shopping Fest'e karşı takas pazarı!. 20 June 2014. T24. 24 June 2014.
  3. News: İstanbul Shopping Fest şehri coşturdu. 8 June 2014. Hurriyet. 24 June 2014.
  4. News: İstanbul Shopping Fest, Taksim’de takas pazarıyla protesto edilecek.. 19 June 2014. Bianet. 24 June 2014.
  5. Web site: Istanbul Shopping Fest – About ISF . 2011-04-26 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110412001024/http://istshopfest.com/en/about-isf.aspx . 2011-04-12 . dead .
  6. http://veryturkey.com/destination-info/istanbul/istanbul-shopping-fest Istanbul Shopping Fest

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