Sisli

Istanbul is a residence of 18.4 % of Turkey’s population, 15 million 67 thousand 724 people live in the most crowded province.

Istanbul is a residence of 18.4 % of Turkey’s population, 15 million 67 thousand 724 people live in the most crowded province. Şişli’s population, according to the figures published by the Statistics Institute of Turkey was 274 thousand 289. Of this population, 133,500 are men and 140,789 are women. Şişli is one of 39 districts located on the European side of Istanbul. The Şişli district, which consists of 25 neighborhoods, is located east of Beşiktaş, Kağıthane to the north and west, and Beyoğlu to the south. Şişli, considered one of the richest regions of Istanbul with its luxury hotels and shopping malls, actually has much more to offer… Impressive museums, churches and mosques can be found all over the region to feel the Turkish culture. Traveling in Şişli is a great opportunity to experience the truly contemporary Turkish life. Sisli district of Istanbul is the 21st century, not even the business and financial center of Turkey. Although it is assumed that those who live in Şişli district work in different parts of Istanbul, Şişli has a high share of value added in Istanbul.

The history of Şişli begins with the arrival of the Ottoman Empire, which was one of the important breaking points in the historical development of Istanbul, in which the city underwent formal changes under the influence of the West, which have continued uninterruptedly since its foundation.

The historical development of Şişli is closely related to the historical development of Beyoğlu. When Beyoğlu became a European settlement, Şişli, which developed as a natural extension of it, had the same characteristics and was shaped and expanded with the effect of the Ottoman Empire ‘s entry into the westernization process.

The district of Şişli, which is one of the last settlements of Istanbul, entered into an extraordinary growth process especially after the second half of the 20th century; in a short period of time it has become one of the relatively old settlements of Istanbul.

The Great Military Barracks, which changed the structure of Istanbul city and contributed significantly to the development of Şişli, was first built in the 18th century.

ATTRACTION CENTERS OF ŞIŞLI.

With many cultural and artistic activities, Şişli is one of the most important cultural centers of Istanbul. The most important institutions in the district are Harbiye Open Air Theater, Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall, Luetfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Center.

Apart from these, Harbiye Muhsin Ertuğrul Stage, Goenuel Uelkue-Gazenfer Oezcan Theater, Kenter Theater, Harbiye Pocket Theater, Profilo Culture Center, Studio Theater, Tiyatrokare and Efe Art House are the other theater and performance venues.

During the Ottoman period, the embassies and consulates in Beyoğlu turned to Şişli. The 1950s were the years when large-scale arrangements took place, including the speed of construction. The zoning and eminent domain movement initiated in those years also affected Şişli, highways were rethought and improved, and green space was given importance.

Shopping centers

Cevahir

Trump Towers

Astoria

Cevahir

Trump Towers

Astoria

TRANSPORTATION

One of the bridges connecting the two sides of Istanbul is the connecting road of Şehitler Bridge on July 15. The Bueyuekdere Road, which starts from the Şişli Mosque and extends to Sariyer District, intersects with the O-2 Highway, which is the connecting road of Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge.

Piyalepaşa Boulevard and Halaskargazi Street are other important traffic points. After Dolmabahçe Stadium and a stadium, a park is planned in the area that extends to Maçka. The Hilton Hotel, on the other hand, became the most important building to be built in Şişli in the 1950s.

One of the important developments affecting Şişli in the recent past is the selection of the Bomonti district as an industrial area in the Industrial Master Plan, which was approved by the Municipal Assembly in 1966.

Metrobus

One of the most important types of public transport in Istanbul is the Metrobus. The stops Çağlayan, Mecidiyekoey, Okmeydanı, Daruelaceze-Perpa Hospital are located in Şişli.

Metro and tram

One of the most modern and comfortable means of transportation in Istanbul is the metro. The first metro line was built between 2000 and 4.Levent. Today it serves as Yenikapı-Haciosman line with the additional stations.

Sisli is far from

ENTERTAINMENT AND SOCIAL LIFE

Istanbul is called the “sleepless city” by its residents. The city life is very active both at night and during the day.

Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theater

Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theater hosts the most important jazz and music festivals of Turkey and the world, dance performances, concerts of local and foreign greats and plays. Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theater, which hosts many different events throughout the year, is just one of the most important concert and event venues in Istanbul.

Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theater, located next to Istanbul Hilton Hotel and Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Center, is just a 10-minute walk from the heart of Istanbul's historic Beyoglu district.

The foundation stone of Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theater was laid in 1946 and the opening ceremony was held in 1947. The first play in the theater; Sophocles is a tragedy called King Oedipus. It overlooks a flat stage and has a theater and semicircle shape. Harbiye Cemil Topuzlu Open Air Theater is still in operation and continues to perform in many concerts and shows.

Harbiye Muhsin Ertuğrul Stage

The Muhsin Ertuğrul Stage is considered one of the best stages in Istanbul with a capacity of 588 people. The Muhsin Ertuğrul Stage, which has an Italian-style classical stage, hosts musicals throughout the season.

Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall

Cemal Reşit Rey, one of the pioneers of polyphonic Turkish music, is a member of a group known as the Turkish Five. As a composer, he became an educator, piano teacher, pianist, orchestra leader and founder of Istanbul City Orchestra. His father was Ahmet Reşit Bey, a well-known author of Edebiyat-i Cedide, who wrote in the journal Servet-i Fuenun under the pseudonym H. Nazım. Cemal Reşit was born on September 25, 1904 while serving as governor in Jerusalem. He began playing songs with his harmonica in his childhood, took his first piano lessons from his mother, and composed a waltz at the age of eight.

Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall is a concert hall built in 1986 by Mayor Bedrettin Dalan, the mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. The fact that it was built in a very central location and designed in Seljuk architectural style adds to its charm. This hall, which has a high-quality acoustic floor, seats 860 people. It has two foyers, one upper and one lower. Buffet available. There is no parking problem.