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Contents
General Public
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Istanbul: Where Past Meets Present
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Transfers from Atatürk Airport to the City Centre
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Kadıköy Pier and Kalamış Park Fan Zone
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Stadium Rules and Regulations
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Must-See Places in Istanbul
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Things To Do
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Useful Information
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Tourist Information
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General Public
Welcome to Istanbul
I am privileged to welcome you to Istanbul and to the Fenerbahçe Şükrü
Saracoğlu stadium for the 2009 UEFA Cup Final, the last and as such the
most important Final in the competition’s 38-year history. Istanbul is
deeply honoured to be hosting this prestigious event and I invite all fans of
football to experience this magnificent city of immense cultural heritage,
countless landmarks and friendly people.
Wishing you all a most enjoyable stay,
Kadir Topbaş
Mayor of Istanbul
Istanbul welcomes you!
We are very happy to be hosting the 38th UEFA Cup Final on 20 May 2009
at the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium.
I sincerely believe that Istanbul, as a city connecting Europe and Asia, is an
excellent choice for this last UEFA Cup Final.
The football fever that will be generated by this linking of two continents
will certainly provide some unforgettable memories for football fans the
world over.
The Turkish Football Association gained lots of experience from organising
the 2005 UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul and the local organising
committee, under the leadership of UEFA, has been working for the last
12 months to make the stadium and the surrounding area worthy of this
prestigious event.
We consider this Final as an important milestone for Turkey, who eagerly
want to host EURO 2016.
Thank you to all of you for being in Istanbul. Enjoy the Final and have a safe
trip back home.
Mahmut Özgener
President of the Turkish Football Association
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Istanbul: Where Past Meets Present
Istanbul has a history of over 2,500 years and ever since its establishment on
this strategic junction of lands and seas, the city has been a crucial trade centre.
The historic city of Istanbul is situated on a peninsula flanked on three sides by
the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. It has been the capital
of three great empires, the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman, and for more than
1,600 years, over 120 emperors and sultans ruled the world from here. No other
city in the world can claim such a distinction. The Sultanahmet Square, the Blue
Mosque, the Hagia Sophia and the Topkapı Palace are but a few of the many
tourist attractions in Istanbul, a city with historical landmarks on almost every
corner. Istanbul is also a metropolis with over 13 million inhabitants, making it
one of the largest cities of the world.
With its street cafés, commercial shopping districts and centres, restaurants
offering the best selections of both local and world cuisine, bazaars, Turkish
coffee, and the natural beauty of the Bosphorus dividing the city into two and
separating the two continents, all blended with the history of a city that has lived
and evolved for thousands and thousands of years, Istanbul is one of the most
lively and colourful places one can experience and one you will remember for a
lifetime.
Ring roads cross the Bosphorus over two suspension bridges to connect the
two continents. The European side has now a fast tramway system and a metro,
while comfort and speed on water has also been ensured by the hydrofoil
terminals built on the seashores. All industrial establishments on the historic
peninsula have been moved to new facilities in the suburbs and the new
international bus terminal has reduced traffic intensity.
The city is growing dynamically and developing at full speed on an east-west
axis along the shores of the Marmara.
Kadıköy district (Asian side)
Kadiköy district is the home of Fenerbahçe SK football club, host of the UEFA
Cup Final. It is also where both fan zones will be located, ready to welcome the
supporters.
There are also lots of places to eat around the market place, including traditional
Turkish restaurants, patisseries, bars with live jazz, folk and rock music, and tea
and backgammon houses.
Behind the centre lies a large shopping and residential district winding uphill to
the Bahariye Caddesi pedestrian street. This area was transformed during the
economic boom of the 1990s, when many new bars were opened.
The nightlife in Kadıköy is not overly ritzy: it is easier to find kebabs, lahmacun
and fried mussels than haute cuisine. From here, the long shopping
street, Bağdat Caddesi (Bağdat Street), heads east, with many affluent
neighbourhoods between the shops and the coast. Behind the seaside
parks and yacht marinas there are plenty of bars and cafés in areas such as
Caddebostan.
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Transfers from Atatürk Airport to the City Centre
Atatürk airport in Istanbul is Turkey’s largest airport. From here you can
travel to many destinations, both in Turkey and worldwide.
In addition to a variety of forms of public transport that connect the airport to
a variety of destinations in the city, the airport also runs its own bus service,
known as Havaş. The Havaş bus service is significantly cheaper than taking a
taxi. For those travelling to the airport, it departs, for example, from in front
of the Municipality Art Gallery in Taksim every day at 05.00, 06.00, every half
an hour between 06.00 and 23.00, and on the hour from 23.00 to 01.00.
The bus service from Atatürk airport to Taksim and other parts of the city
runs on the same schedule. The trip takes around 40 minutes.
The price per person varies depending on the location in the city (4–15
Turkish lira (TRY)).
The trip to the airport can often involve heavy traffic, especially during rush
hour. It is always helpful to check the traffic conditions before setting out to
the airport. If you take the coastal road connecting Aksaray and Bakırköy to
the airport, you are likely to experience less traffic.
Metro/Light-rail System
The metro/light-rail system that departs from Kabataş, Eminönü and Aksaray
offers an even less expensive way to reach Atatürk airport.
The metro line from Aksaray to Atatürk airport is 20km long, the trip takes
32 minutes and trains run every seven minutes. The Aksaray–Airport metro
runs every day from 06.00 to 00.40 and costs TRY 1.40.
Ferry Lines
Ferries run from the following harbours on the European side: from Karaköy
to Kadıköy and Haydarpasha station; from Eminönü to Kadıköy, Haydarpasha,
Üsküdar and Bostancı; from Beşiktaş to Kadıköy and Üsküdar; and from
Kabataş to Üsküdar and the Prince Islands.
From the Asian side ferries run from Kadıköy to Eminönü, Karaköy, Beşiktaş
and the Prince Islands; from Üsküdar to Eminönü, Beşiktaş and Kabataş; from
Bostancı to Eminönü and the Prince Islands; and from Haydarpasha station to
Karaköy and Eminönü.
Ferries run from Eminönü, Karaköy and Beşiktaş to Kadıköy Pier every day
from 07.00 to 23.00 and cost TRY 1.40.
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Sea Buses
Istanbul’s sea buses (smaller and faster than the ferries) run from Eminönü
to Kabataş, Kadıköy and the Prince Islands; from Kabataş to Bostancı and the
Prince Islands; from Karaköy to Bostancı, Pendik, and Kartal; from Kadıköy
to Bakırköy, Eminönü and the Prince Islands; and from Bostancı to Bakırköy,
Yenikapı, Karaköy, Kabataş, Kadıköy and the Prince Islands. They cost TRY
6.00.
To the Stadium
The general public can access the stadium from the European side either by
Metrobus or ferry. Metrobuses travel from Avcılar to Söğütlüçeşme via the O1
highway. The last stop on the Metrobus is the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu
stadium. Ferries sail from Eminönü, Karaköy, Beşiktaş and Kabataş docks.
Ferries drop off at Kadıköy Pier, where there is a 1.5km walkway leading to the
stadium.
General public wishing to come to stadium from the Asian side can take the
buses that travel to Kadıköy and Bağdat Street (local name Bağdat Caddesi).
Traffic in Istanbul is often particularly heavy during rush hour, i.e. from 07.30
to 10.00 and from 17.00 to 20.00.
For more information please visit:
www.istanbul-ulasim.com.tr
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Kadıköy Pier and Kalamış Park Fan Zone
As the 2009 UEFA Cup Final kick-off approaches, fan zones will get you in
the mood for this amazing event. Centre of Kadıköy will be transformed into
a football paradise as the beatiful Kadıköy Pier and Kalamış Park area become
fan zones for all of you. Each fan zone will be dedicated to a Finalist.
During matchday we hope you will enjoy your day in the fan zone, which will
be open from 9am to 4am.
While the excitement builds up on the day of the UEFA Cup Final, the fan zone
will be spiced up with various sorts of activities and entertainment.
Kadıköy Pier and Kalamış Park Fan Zone will feature:
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Stage showcasing live music
Big screen showing UEFA Cup highlights
Food and beverage stands
Football skills activity area
NIKE merchandise sale areas
Carlsberg bar
Walkways will take fans to and from the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saraçoğlu stadium
and fan zones.
Herkes İçin Futbol (Grassroots) Tournament
In addition, the Kalamış Park fan zone will host the Finals of the grassroots
tournament organised by the Turkish Football Federation in honour of the
2009 UEFA Cup Final.
While awaiting the Final you can watch some great matches as children
from Kadıköy schools compete in the grand Final of the Herkes İçin Futbol
(Grassroots) tournament.
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9-10 age group Final
11-12 age group Final
13-14 age group Final
The Finals will take place on the pitches near the Kalamış Park fan zone.
Kızıltoprak is the nearest stop to this fan zone. From there the fan zone is a
five-minute walk away.
From Kadıköy Pier Fan Zone to Fenerbahce Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium
The Fenerbahce Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium is within 15–minutes’ walk of
Kadıköy Pier. There are specially designated walkways from the fan zone to
the stadium. Ferry docks are situated very close to this fan zone. There is a big
bus station as well as mini buses (Dolmuş).
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From Kalamış Park Fan Zone to Fenerbahce Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium
Kızıltoprak is the nearest stop to this fan zone. From there the fan zone is
a five-minute walk. The Fenerbahce Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium is within tenminutes’ walk of Kalamış Park. You will enjoy the famous Bağdat Street shops
and cafés on on the way to the stadium and there will be specially designated
walkways from the fan zone.
Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium
The Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium, home of Fenerbahçe SK, was
inaugurated in 1908 and renovated between 1999 and 2006 to make it
Turkey’s most modern football stadium and one of its largest.
The ground, formerly known as Papazın Çayırı, was in fact the first football
pitch in Turkey. Fenerbahçe purchased the stadium from the Turkish
government in 1932, renaming it the Fenerbahçe stadium and subsequently
renovating it to increase its seating capacity to 25,000, making it the largest
football venue in Turkey at the time.
Before undergoing its latest round of large-scale renovations, the stadium
saw yet another name change in 1998, in honour of Fenerbahçe’s legendary
chairman and Turkey’s sixth prime minister, Şükrü Saracoğlu. The renovation
process that took place between 1999 and 2006 involved demolishing and
rebuilding each stand in turn, so that in the end the whole stadium had been
rebuilt. Today the stadium has seats for over 45,000 spectators and is proud
to host a top-class European football competition such as the 2009 UEFA Cup
Final.
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Stadium Rules and Regulations
Please pay attention to the following to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable
visit to the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium.
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You must have a valid ticket with you at all times.
You must consent to a general security search.
Please look for official vendors and concession stands.
Make sure you avoid any unlicensed traders.
Do not bring any food or drinks into the stadium.
Audio or video recording in the stadium is forbidden.
Smoking is forbidden in the stadium.
Neither matches nor lighters are allowed in the stadium.
Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium Gates
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Stadium gates will open as of 17:45. The following gate numbers are
designated for the general public: 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 16.
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Police Information
The Istanbul police is happy to welcome you to this year’s UEFA Cup Final.
However, there are rules and regulations associated with the event and you
must follow them. The Istanbul police asks that you respect these rules and
regulations so that everyone can enjoy the event peacefully and have an
unforgettable experience at the 2009 UEFA Cup Final in Istanbul.
The police rules are as follows:
1) People under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs will be banned from
entering the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium.
2) All spectators must pass through the outer security perimeter, where their
tickets will be checked and they will be searched for any prohibited items. The
spectators will be directed through a second security point before they enter
the Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saracoğlu stadium.
3) If you leave the stadium, you will be searched again on re-entering.
4) Prohibited items will be confiscated during the security checks. Some items
may be deposited in storage facilities located on walking routes. But please
note that only limited storage space is available.
5) Prohibited items include all types of flare and firework. Anyone found in
possession of such items will be arrested and face serious criminal charges
under Turkish law.
6) Do not buy tickets from unofficial sources: they could be counterfeits. The
tickets are electronic and cannot be copied.
7) Without a permit, it is illegal to carry any type of firearm, knife, etc. in the
city of Istanbul. If you are found to be carrying any type of illegal, dangerous
material, you may face serious criminal charges under Turkish law.
We hope you have an enjoyable stay in Istanbul and enjoy the match.
The Police of Istanbul
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Must-See Places in Istanbul
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
Considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture, the Hagia Sophia was the
largest cathedral in the world for nearly 1,000 years.
Address: Sultanahmet Meydanı (Sultanahmet Square), Eminönü
Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet)
In 1606, Sultan Ahmet commissioned architect Sedefkar Mehmet Ağa to build
the Blue Mosque to surpass the nearby Hagia Sophia cathedral.
Address: Sultanahmet Meydanı (Sultanahmet Square), Eminönü
Topkapı Palace
Home to the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years, the Topkapı Palace was a
setting for state occasions and royal entertainment between 1465 and 1853.
Address: Sultanahmet Meydanı (Sultanahmet Square), Eminönü
Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)
This is the largest covered market in the world, with over 4,000 shops and
products ranging from Turkish carpets to glazed tiles, from pottery to copper
and brassware, meerschaum pipes and many more local flavours.
The Bosphorus
Traditional ferries leave from the Eminönü harbour several times a day for
half-day cruises.
İstanbul Modern
Turkey’s first museum of modern art hosts many exciting exhibitions
throughout the year as well as its permanent collection.
Address: Meclis-i Mebusan Cad. Liman İşletmeleri Sahası Antrepo No. 4,
Karaköy
Yere Batan Sarnıcı
This huge cistern, founded by the Byzantine emperor Justinianus I (527–565),
was soon given a new name – the Sinking Palace – by the people of Istanbul,
and with good reason as the marble columns rise out of the water.
Address: Yerebatan Cad. No. 13, Sultanahmet
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Sakıp Sabancı Museum
This museum presents a versatile environment with its rich permanent
collection of calligraphy and paintings as well as the temporary exhibitions it
hosts.
Address: Sakıp Sabancı Cad. No. 42, Emirgan
Rumelihisarı
Rumelihisarı is a fortress located on a hill, in a district of the same name, on
the European side of the Bosporus, just north of the Bebek district. It was
built by the Ottoman sultan Mehmed II between 1451 and 1452, before he
conquered Istanbul.
Anadoluhisarı
Anadoluhisarı is a fortress located on the Anatolian (Asian) side of the
Bosporus, which also gives its name to the district around it. It was built
between 1393 and 1394 by the Ottoman sultan Bayezıd I (also known as the
Thunderbolt) as part of his preparations for the second Ottoman siege of
Istanbul.
Maiden’s Tower (Kız Kulesi)
Used as a lighthouse for centuries, the Maiden’s Tower was first built by the
ancient Athenian general Alcibiades in 408 BC. Enlarged and renovated over
time, the Maiden’s Tower now hosts a popular café and restaurant.
Address: Kızkulesi Salacak Mevkii, Üsküdar
A road along the seashore leads to Kadıköy, offering a panoramic view of
Maiden’s Tower and the majestic works on the peninsula opposite. Some of
the characteristic buildings of this area are the Selimiye Barracks (or Florence
Nightingale Hospital, as it is better known in the west), which is largest old
building in the city; Haydarpaşa high school, which is now part of a university
campus; and the Haydarpasha train station, built in a Prussian architectural
style. The city’s commercial port facilities also line the shore.
Legend has it that Kadıköy was the first settlement in this region. It is a
peaceful district known for its traditional market, the beautiful Bay of Moda,
the park and marinas of Fenerbahçe and the modern Bağdat Caddesi.
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Things To Do
Shopping
There are many large shopping malls in the city centre as well as great
shopping streets where you can find global brands and local collections alike.
Also, the Grand Bazaar is a must.
Eating
Istanbul offers a great variety of world cuisine in addition to the worldfamous Turkish cuisine. You have never eaten fish until you have tried it in
Istanbul...
Nightlife
The choice of nightlife and entertainment in Istanbul is incredible and there
are several hubs of nightlife all over the city, including Ortaköy, İstiklal
Caddesi, Taksim Square, Kadıköy and Bağdat Caddesi, to name but a few!
When moving around Istanbul, bear in mind the vast distances between the
various locations. Also, local customs and religious sites, whether Muslim,
Christian or Jewish, are to be respected.
Useful Information
Airport
İstanbul Ataturk Airport
www.ataturkairport.com
+90 212 465 5555
İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport
www.sgairport.com
+90 216 585 50 00
İETT (Public Coaches)
www.iett.gov.tr
0800 211 60 68
İDO (Sea Buses)
www.ido.com.tr
+90 212 444 4 436
For more information about the 2009 UEFA Cup fan zones please visit www.
uefa.com and www.tff.org.
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Taxis
Taxis are available at both İstanbul Atatürk Airport and İstanbul Sabiha
Gökçen Airport. After the match, taxis will be available at taxi stands located
around the stadium and at the fan zone.
Average taxi fares between airport and stadium
TRY 51 / EUR 25 day fare
TRY 75 / EUR 38 night fare
Airport taxis
+90 212 465 52 36 and +90 212 452 38 36 (İstanbul Atatürk Airport)
www.havalimanitaksi.com
+90 216 588 00 35 and +90 216 588 00 36 (İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen
Airport)
www.ss127koop.com
Tourist Information
Taksim Square Tourist Office
+90 212 243 69 23 and +90 212 251 52 00
Atatürk Kültür Merkezi 80090 Taksim, Istanbul
Useful Websites
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www.kulturturizm.gov.tr
www.istanbul.com
harika.istanbul.gov.tr
Emergency Numbers
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Police: 155
Fire Brigade: 110
Ambulance: 112
Tourist Police: +90 212 527 45 03
Money
Exchange rate:
EUR 1 = TRY 2.30
GBP 1 = TRY 2.50
There are exchange offices situated at all airport terminals, train stations,
most banks, tourist information centres and various other locations in the
city centre. Banks are open Monday to Friday, 09.00–17.00, with ATMs
available widely in the city centre and shopping centres.
Electricity
Voltage: European standard 220V AC, 50Hz, rounded two-pin plugs.
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