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VISITORS
IAU
CONTENTS
CONTACT……………………………………………………………………………………………………
THE VENUE: HOW TO GET THERE?.........................................................................
PUBLIC TRANSPORT…………………………………………………………………………………….
ABOUT ISTANBUL AYDIN UNIVERSITY…………………………………………………………….
ISTANBUL/TURKEY MUST-KNOW…………………………………………………………………….
HOTELS IN ISTANBUL…………………………………………………………………………………….
RESTAURANTS………………………………………………………………………………………………
ISTANBUL SIGHTSEEING………………………………………………………………………………..
ABOUT ISTANBUL………………………………………………………………………………………….
ISTANBUL HISTORICAL PENINSULA MAP…………………………………………………………
CONTACT
Name: Gurkan DONAT
Name: Dilara BASKIN
Title: Coordinator
Title: Communication Specialist
Organization: Istanbul Aydin University
Department: INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC RELATIONS
Phone number: +90 212 444 1 428
THE VENUE: HOW TO GET THERE?
Venue address
The event will take place at Florya Campus of the IAU:
Besyol Mah. Inonu Cad. No:38 K.Cekmece/ Istanbul
From any point in the city
If you wish to use public transportation, we advise you to use the public transport
planners:
Google
Maps
&
Street
View
(choose
the
public
transit
icon)
Click here to use the Google Maps planner (maps.google.com)
From the airport to Campus Florya
The Istanbul Ataturk Airport (http://www.ataturkairport.com/en-EN/Pages/Main.aspx ) is
the largest airport located in Yesilkoy, Most international flights arrive here. From Istanbul
Ataturk Airport you can reach our campus by taxi:
By taxi:
Taxis with a taximeter are permanently available in front of the arrivals hall. The fare from
the airport to the Istanbul Aydin University, Florya Campus normally around €8.
THE VENUE:
PUBLIC
TRANSPORT
HOW TO GET THERE?
Public transport
Public transport in Istanbul consists of train, tram (metro), metrobus, marmaray and bus. A golden
rule: always buy a ticket.
Bus/tram/metro:
You could buy Public transport tickets from Electronic Card Private Dealers you can load
credit to Electronic card and Akbil. You can also purchase Anonymous Card or Limited Use
Tickets (ONEpass, TWOpass, FIVEpass, and 10pass) from these vendors. Also you can
purchase from the Public transportation ticket vending machines located in the
bus/metro/tram stops.
You could find all the information about tickets from the website below. The website is also
entirely available in English.
http://istanbulkart.iett.gov.tr/en
ABOUT
THE VENUE:
ISTANBUL
HOW AYDIN
TO GETUNIVERSTY
THERE?
“Towards a Bright Future” being the slogan of the Istanbul Aydin
University, it is not surprising to come across our graduate students in the most successful
place in their career. Istanbul Aydin University in our country and the world has gained
fame with its scientific studies, experienced academic staff and with campuses located in
the center of Istanbul; it is a perfect city campus university.
The first thing you will notice when you step into the campus will be its vitality. You may
encounter an event at any time of the day in Istanbul Aydın University with constant energy
and activity. IAU being 11 years young and dynamic the university signed for many
successes, by offering free career planning to present and graduate students towards their
dream profession. At IAU, in addition to theoretical training, we know the importance of
understanding practical training where you might find yourself in a lead role in a short film,
in the middle of conducting research or you might find yourself accompanying a song-along.
It is not surprising to find IAU students when you go abroad. While Istanbul Aydin
University ERASMUS+ program has many out-going students, it also welcomes many incoming international students. Being aware of the possibilities in scientific research and
superior technology and with “Technological University” principle, taking steps towards
foreign languages, food, mechatronic and computer labs students have unlimited access to
the most advanced technology. In this context, it is not a coincidence that Istanbul Aydin
University has Turkey’s largest Techno Center.
By applying and gaining the award of European Commission’s ECTS Label and DS Label,
Istanbul Aydin University has now opened European doors for students graduating with an
IAU diploma.
With the implementation of field application system, Istanbul Aydin University negates all
“inexperienced” disadvantages for students. Understanding of lifelong learning by
supporting our students after graduation; our career center provides continuous service to
our students with career planning after graduation, many of our students work together
with our partner cooperations for placement in their dream careers. During the academic
year, students also gain experiences through either our spring festivals, academic seminars
or through famous people’s life stories and their experiences.
With over 39.000 students İstanbul Aydın University has always been the most preferred
Foundation University since it was established. Its settlements at Florya and Bahçelievler
certainly meet the expectations of the students with state of the art techno centers, World
famous research centers, and academic units. Istanbul Aydin University expands ‘Towards a
Brighter Future’ offering its students greater opportunities every day.
Organization of IAU, Florya Campus
11 Faculty
 Faculty of
 Faculty of
Literature
 Faculty of
 Faculty of
 Faculty of
 Faculty of
Education
Science and
Fine Arts
Law
Engineering
Medicine
 Faculty of Architecture and
Design
 Faculty of Economics and
Administrative Sciences
 Faculty of Communication
 Faculty of Dentistry
 Faculty of Health Sciences
25 Research Centers
Turkey’s biggest laboratory in a single complex, IAU TECHNOCENTER
Massive health laboratory complex with 20 labs, IAU MEDICAL STUDIES
3 Vocational Schools
3 Graduate Institutes
5 Law Amphitheater
5 Cafeteria
2 Game Center
Infirmary
Library
Drama Theater
Gymnasium
Online Training Center
ISTANBUL/TURKEY MUST-KNOW
Practical information about Istanbul
WEATHER
The coldest months of the year
are January and February when
the temperature can go as low as
-8°C, however the average during
these months is 7°C.
The hottest months are June,
July, August. Although the
average temperatures during
these months are 30°C, it might
be over 40°C for a couple of
days.
TIME ZONE
UTC/GMT +2 hours
LANGUAGE(S)
The official language of Turkey is Turkish.
Due to the city’s worldwide known international universities and
European’s Union institutions, English is the main foreign language used.
CURRENCY
The country’s official currency is the Turkish Lira ( )
You may check the currency rate from the link below:
http://www.xe.com/currencyconverter/#
TELEPHONE
Turkey’s code: +90
Area code(s) :0212 (European side)
0216 (Asian side)
EMERGENCY NUMBERS:
Fire:
110
Medical Emergency: 112
Police:
155
Tourist Police:
0212 527 45 03
HOTELS IN ISTANBUL
Hotels are near the Istanbul Aydin University campus
RaddisonBlu Hotels & Resorts
[W]:
http://www.radissonblu.com/
hotel-istanbulairport
Wow Istanbul Airport Hotel
[W]: http://www.wowhotelsistanbul.com/
Sheraton Istanbul Atakoy Hotel
[W]:
http://www.sheratonistanbulatako
y.com.tr/
Hotels are Located in Taksim
The Green Park Hotel Taksim
[W]:
http://www.thegreenparktaksim.com/
The Marmara Taksim Hotel
[W]:
http://taksim.themarmarahotels.com/tr/
Taxim Hill Hotel
[W]: www.taximhill.com
Hotels are near the Historical Peninsula /Sultanahmet Area
Hotel Miniature Istanbul.
[W]:
http://www.hotelminiatureist
anbul.com/
About Hotel Miniature Istanbul
Hotel Miniature Istanbul is situated at the heart of classical and imperial Istanbul. Our
building was surrounded by imperial palaces and stately homes of Ottoman higher
bureaucracy. If you walk through our street to the left you will cross the mosque and
tekke of Molla Fenari who was a Sufi, giving the neighborhood a mystical aura.
The building itself built in 1875 as an intellectual club of Ottoman modernizing elite. The
building then was used by the local government, served as a court. Afterwards, it became
a gendarme station, school, newspaper bureau and finally as a business center.
Conscious of its historical nature we renovated the building as a hotel.
And
Angel’s Home Hotel Istanbul.
[W]:
http://angelshomehotel.com/
About Angel’s Home Hotel Istanbul
Sultanahmet Angel’s Home Hotel was built as a home by Admiral Zeki Tafdil BAYAT and
also gives its name to the hotel Melek (Angel) the lady, in the early 20th century.
Sultanahmet Angel’s Home Hotel has been restored to the original image and then has
opened its doors to our guests in October of 2003 as a boutique hotel. This property does
not have a Turkey Ministry of Tourism rating. For the benefit of our customers, some
travel agents have provided a rating based on their own rating system. Angel's Home
Hotel has well decorated rooms, terrace with clear Marmara Sea and Blue Mosque view
RESTAURANTS
Asitane Restaurant (Ottoman Cuisine):
Derviş Ali Mh., Kariye Cami Sk No:6, Fatih, Istanbul
[T]:+ 90(212) 635 7997
[W]: http://www.asitanerestaurant.com/English/index.php
Zubeyir Ocakbasi (Turkish):
Şehit Muhtar Mh. 34435 Beyoğlu,İstanbul
[T]: + 90 212 293 3951
Pizzeria Pera (Italian):
Asmali Mescid Mah. Gonul Sokak No:6A Beyoglu, İstanbul 34430
[T]: +(90)212 243 8643
P.F.Chang’s Etiler (Chinese)
Etiler Mah. Nispetiye cad. No: 94 34337 Beşiktaş, İstanbul
[T]: 0212 358 60 60
[W]: http://www.pfchangs.com.tr/?sayfa=anasayfa
Musafir (Indian):
Recep Paşa Caddesi No:7/C Talimhane, Taksim, İstanbul
[T]: +90(0)212 235 27 41
[W]: http://www.musafirindian.com/en/
Nicole (French):
Boğazkesen Cad. Tomtom Kaptan Sk. No:18, Beyoğlu, İstanbul 34433
[T] : +90 212 292 4467
[W] : http://www.nicole.com.tr/index.php/en/
Hacı Abdullah Restaurant (Turkish)
Hüseyinağa Mh., 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
[T] : +90 212 293 8561
[W] : http://haciabdullah.com.tr/en/
Hamdi Restaurant (Turkish Kebab)
Rüstem Paşa Mh., Kalçin Sk No:17, Fatih
[T] : +90 212 528 0390
[W] : http://hamdi.com.tr/en/eminonu
Refik Restaurant (Turkish & Fish)
Asmalı Mescit Mah. Sofyalı Sk. No:6/8 Tünel/Beyoğlu/İstanbul
[T] : +90 212 243 28 34
[W] : http://haciabdullah.com.tr/en/
Kaşıbeyaz Restaurant (Turkish)
Şenlikköy Mahallesi Yeşilköy Halkalı Cad. No:93/4 Florya-İstanbul
[T] : +90 444 10 40
[W] : http://www.kasibeyaz.com.tr/
Enfes Restaurant (Fish Restaurant)
Menekşe, İstanbul Cad. No:29/A FLORYA-İSTANBUL
[T] : +90 212 540 56 56
[W] : http://www.enfesrestaurant.com/
ISTANBUL SIGHTSEEING
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is
a historic mosque in Istanbul.
The mosque is popularly known
as the Blue Mosque for the blue
tiles adorning the walls of its
interior. It was built from 1609
to 1616, during the rule
of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains
a tomb of the founder,
a madrasah and a hospice. The
Sultan Ahmed Mosque is still
popularly used as a mosque.
Address: Sultan Ahmet Mh.,
Torun Sk No:19, 34400 Istanbul
The Topkapı Palace is a large
palace in Istanbul, Turkey, that
was the primary residence of
the Ottoman sultans for
approximately 400 years (1465–
1856) of their 624-year reign.
Visiting Hours
Opening Times/Closing Times
08:30
11:00
12:30
14:15
15:15
16:30
For Friday 13:15
The Topkapı Palace is among the
monuments contained within the
"Historic Areas of Istanbul", which
became a UNESCO World
Heritage Site in 1985, and is
described under UNESCO's
criterion iv as "the best
example[s] of ensembles of
palaces of the Ottoman period.
Address: Sultanahmet, Fatih /
ISTANBUL
Museum is open every day except
Tuesdays. Visit Hours Winter Season:
Between October 26th - April 15th 9:00 AM 4:45 PM
Summer Season: Between April 15th October 26th 9:00 AM - 6:45 PM
The Basilica Cistern is the
largest of several hundred
ancient cisterns that lie beneath
the city of Istanbul (that is
formerly Constantinople), Turkey.
The cistern, located 500 feet
(150 m) southwest of the Hagia
Sophia on the historical peninsula
of Sarayburnu, was built in the
6th century during the reign
of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
Address: Alemdar Mh., Şeftali Sk
No:6, Fatih
Visit Hours Winter Season: 09:00 AM- 5:30 PM, Summer Season: 09:00 AM- 6:30 PM
Gülhane Park is a historical
urban park in the Eminönü district
of Istanbul, Turkey; it is located
adjacent to and on the grounds of
the Topkapı Palace.
The south entrance of the park
sports one of the larger gates of
the palace. It is the oldest and
one of the most expansive public
parks in Istanbul.
Address: Cankurtaran Mh.,
34122 Fatih/İstanbul
The Prince Islands are
an archipelago off the coast
of Istanbul, Turkey, in the Sea of
Marmara. The islands also
constitute
the Adalar (literally Islands)
district of Istanbul Province. They
consist of four larger
islands, Büyükada ("Big
Island"), Heybeliada
("Saddlebag Island"),
Burgazada ("Fortress
Island"), Kınalıada ("Henna
Island).
During the summer months the
Princes’ Islands are popular
destinations for day trips from
Istanbul. As there is no traffic on
the Islands, the only transport
being horse and cart, they are
incredibly peaceful compared with
the city of Istanbul. They are just
a short ferry ride from Istanbul,
with ferries departing
from Bostancı, Kartal and Maltepe
on the Asian side, and
from Kabataş on the European
side.
The Maiden's Tower also known
as Leander's Tower (Tower of
Leandros) since the medieval
Byzantine period, is a tower lying
on a small islet located at the
southern entrance of
the Bosphorus strait 200 m
(220 yd) from the coast
of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey.
Address: Üsküdar Salacak
Mevkii, 34668 Üsküdar/İstanbul
The Spice Bazaar
in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the
largest bazaars in the city. The
building was endowed to
the foundation of the New
Mosque, and got its name
"Egyptian Bazaar” because it was
built with the revenues from
the Ottoman eyalet of Egypt in
1660.
Address: Rüstem Paşa Mahallesi,
34116 İstanbul
Monday to Saturday between 8:00 - 18:00.
Closed Sundays and bank holidays.
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is
one of the largest and
oldest covered markets in the
world, with 61 covered streets
and over 3,000 shops which
attract between 250,000 and
400,000 visitors daily.
Address: Beyazıt, İstanbul
Dolmabahçe Palace located in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, on
the European coastline of the Bosphorus strait, served as the main
administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922.
Address: Vişnezade Mh., 34357 Beşiktaş/İstanbul
Palace is closed on Mondays and Thursdays. Visiting hours: 09:00-16:00
About Istanbul
Istanbul is a very attractive city to visit, receiving 8 million foreign tourists each
year. It is the only city in the world that connects two continents, Europe and
Asia. Istanbul provides a unique experience as it offers a modern European city,
as well as an ancient culture with Eastern-style bazaars
and Ottoman architecture.
Istanbul is the only city in the world, which has been the capital city of both
Muslims and Christian Empires. It was the pearl of the Byzantine Empire, known
as Constantinople. It was known as the most important city of the Christian
world for more than 1000 years. The city was known as ‘Istanbul’ during
the Ottoman Empire and it was home to the Ottoman Sultans.
Istanbul owes its historical importance to its strategic location and access to the
Bosphorus. The French discoverer, Pierre Gilles, wrote in his book in the 16th
century: “Though all other cities have their periods of government and are
subject to the decays of time, Constantinople alone seems to claim a kind of
immortality and will continue to be a city as long as humanity shall live either to
inhabit or rebuild it.” Pierre Gilles was right as Istanbul still is a strategic location
even today.
Istanbul is famous for..
Bosphorus: None of the tourists visiting Istanbul leaves the city without taking
a photo of the Bosphorus. It is the most breath-taking section of this beautiful
city.
Kapalicarsi or Grand Bazaar or the Covered Bazaar: You can visit
Kapalicarsi not only to buy souvenir, but also to experience the old Istanbul.
Large number of old mosques
Buildings from the Ottoman Empire, such as Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahce
Palace.
Turkish bath: Wrap yourself in traditional cotton and relax in the steamy
surroundings of a traditional Turkish bath. The Cemberlitas Baths is one of the
oldest, dating back to the 1500s.
Aya Sofia: Look up at the golden tiles lining the dome of the ancient cathedral,
Aya Sofia. It was built back in AD 537 in the days when the city was called
Constantinople. It was later turned into a mosque but is now a museum.
Catch sunset on the Galata Bridge, which spans old and new Istanbul. There’s a
walkway either side of the bridge backed by lively cafes, bars and restaurants.