Shopping Malls
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Tepe Nautilus
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In 2004, the jury of the daily newspaper "Hürriyet", who are decorators, shopping columnists and store managers, have chosen the top 10 malls.
Akmerkez
Akmerkez was opened in 1993 and won "The Best Shopping Mall in the World"
award from the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) in 1996. This
four story mall is located in Etiler on an area of 180,000 m2. There are 41
escalators, 2 panoramic elevators, 246 shops, restaurants, a food court, and
cinemas. "Mall Walking" takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays between
08:00 and 10:00. Akmerkez is visited by 1.5 million people every month. It has
its own underground parking lot, but especially on weekends it does get crowded
and it is very difficult to find a space.
Tepe Nautilus
Tepe Nautilis is the first thematic shopping mall in Turkey with its name, decoration
and architectural features associated with sea and navigation. It was opened
in Kadıköy in 2002 and is located on an area of 170,000 m2. The mall consists
of 130 stores, and has a smart-parking lot, which indicates empty spaces, with
a capacity of 10,000 cars. Cinemaxx cinemas have eight screens. The food court
hosts 16 cafes and restaurants offering food from world cuisines. Sports International,
which has a sea view, and a baby room are also among the facilities. Concerts
and exhibitions frequently take place in the mall. 50,000 people visit Nautilus
on weekends.
Metrocity
Metrocity is the first shopping mall to have direct entrance from a metro station.
It is located in 1. Levent and opened in 2003. It is among the favorite malls
with its four stories, Italian style decoration and fiberglass ceiling letting
in the daylight. There are 130 shops, restaurants and cafés including Gloria
Jeans and Starbucks. The parking lot has a capacity of 2500 cars. Metrocity
also has 32 elevators, 32 escalators, 120 security personnel, 238 security cameras
and is earthquake-resistant to a magnitude of 8.5 on the Richter scale.
Capitol
Capitol opened in 1993 in Altunizade, and the inner decoration was renovated
including the movie theaters. Music and light shows take place on the pool constructed
on the ground floor. It covers an area of 67,000 m2. There are 157 shops, a
14-screen movieplex, restaurants, and open and covered parking lots.
Profilo PAM
The old Profilo appliances factory was renovated and converted into a shopping
center called PAM (Profilo Alışveriş Merkezi) in 1998. One-third of the 110,000
m2mall is reserved for social and cultural areas. A 7-screen movieplex with
a capacity of 1500 people, three theaters, a 20-alley bowling and billiard hall
with 20 tables are among the facilities of the mall. Recently a sports complex
including a swimming pool has opened. There are 41 different alternatives of
food, from fast food to Chinese.
Armada
Armada is the newest shopping mall in Ankara and was opened in 2002 in Söğütözü.
The mall won "The Best Shopping Mall of the Year" award from the International
Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) in 2004. This five-story mall was constructed
on a 30,000 m2land. Armada offers 155 stores, 11 movie theaters including a
3D screen, 17 restaurants, a children's entertainment area and a parking lot
with a capacity of 3100 cars. From time to time, concerts, dance shows and exhibits
are organized. Free transportation is provided from various parts of town with
5 minibuses.
Carousel
Carousel opened in Bakırköy in 1995 and was named after the merry-go-round in
the center. In addition to famous brands such as Fcuk, Tommy Hilfiger, Puma,
Nike, Benetton, Replay and Diesel, it houses a gigantic Toys R Us, Mudo City
and Mudo Concept. The ceiling is made of a 34-meter-high glass pyramid. The
food court on the upper story is mostly composed of fast-food restaurants.
Migros Alışveriş Merkesi - Antalya
The mall was built by Migros Türk T.A.Ş. and opened in 2001. It covers an area
of 50,000 m2and has three stories. The mall consists of 104 stores, 8 movie
theaters, cafés, a fast-food court and a parking lot of 1300 cars. Free transportation
from the city center and free wheelchairs for the disabled are provided. The
mall won the special jury prize of "New Year Decoration of Shops and Shopping
Malls" in 2003.
Konak Pier - İzmir
The Konak Pier building was designed by the famous Gustave Eiffel in the 1870s
and has been used as French Customs, İzmir Customs, fish market and parking
lot. The original steel construction structure were renovated with the latest
technology and began to be used as a modern shopping mall in 1998. Konak Pier
is the most prestigious center in Izmir with its movie theaters, restaurants
and the famous brand shops. It is located on an area of 8,000 m2. A small parking
lot is available.
M1 Tepe - Adana
M1 Tepe Adana Alışveriş Merkezi was built on a 270,000 m2plot of land, and
is the biggest shopping mall in Turkey with its 78,372 m2covered area. M1 Tepe
features such stores as Real Hypermarket, Praktiker Yapı Market, Tepe Home,
YKM, Toys R Us, Zara, Ayakkabı Dünyası, movie theaters, restaurants and Crocus
Entertainment Center. It is a favorite among families with children since it
was built on a single story. The parking lot has a capacity of 3050 cars. Free
transportation is provided from various parts of Adana.
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