伊斯坦布爾，這座橫跨兩大洲的土耳其城市，真是個不夜城。清晨，海鷗在天空翱翔，摩托車在街角疾馳，街頭小販推著小車在人行道上穿梭。 1,600萬人口熙熙攘攘，即使是當地人喜愛的隨處可見的貓咪，也似乎心事重重。夜幕降臨，家人、情侶和朋友湧入城中琳瑯滿目的餐廳和咖啡館，在隨處可見的紅茶陪伴下，暢談自在。伊斯坦堡自1930年起被稱為伊斯坦布爾，作為兩千多年的文化、商業和權力中心，這座城市以其拜占庭和奧斯曼帝國時代的建築而聞名，彷彿置身於一個與過去遙不可及的地方。然而，當代文化也蓬勃發展。那些探索人跡罕至的歷史中心之外眾多街區的人們，將會發現時尚的精品店、激動人心的現場音樂表演場所、風格大膽的餐廳、潮流酒吧，以及當代和現代藝術。Istanbul, the Turkish city that straddles two continents, truly never sleeps. In the early mornings, seagulls swoop through the sky as motorbikes zip around corners and street vendors trundle their carts out onto the sidewalks. The bustle of 16 million people fills the days — and even the ubiquitous cats beloved by many locals seem occupied. Come evening, families, couples and friends spill into the city’s enormous selection of restaurants and cafes, their conversations lubricated by omnipresent black tea. A center of culture, commerce and power for more than 2,000 years, the city, known as Istanbul since 1930, with its Byzantine- and Ottoman-era structures, is a place where the past never feels distant. Yet contemporary culture thrives here. Those who venture into the many neighborhoods beyond the well-trodden historic center will be rewarded with stylish boutiques, exciting live music venues, bold restaurants, trendy bars, as well as contemporary and Modern art.
The Kadıköy Mural Festival, also known as Mural Istanbul, is Turkey's first and a prominent street art festival held in the Yeldeğirmeni neighborhood of Kadıköy, Istanbul. Organized by the Kadıköy Municipality, the festival brings together international and local artists to create large-scale murals on buildings, transforming the area into an open-air museum. The festival has been running since 2012 and features artists from around the world painting building-sized murals.
Here's a more detailed look at the festival:
Purpose:
The festival aims to revitalize public spaces, add vibrancy to the city, and promote street art.
Location:
The Yeldeğirmeni neighborhood of Kadıköy is the primary location for the festival, but other areas of Kadıköy have also been included in past editions.
Artistic Focus:
The festival showcases large-scale murals painted on building facades by street artists.
International Collaboration:
The festival invites artists from around the world to participate, contributing to Istanbul's growing reputation for street art.
Impact:
The festival has significantly transformed the Yeldeğirmeni neighborhood, making it a popular destination for art lovers and tourists.
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6:30 p.m. Nibble your way through Kadikoy
In the lively heart of Kadikoy, locals crowd the narrow streets, shopping for wares, sipping tea and noshing on street foods. Assemble dinner based on what calls to you. Some suggestions: Start with a sampler of olives, cheeses and dips at Gozde Sarkuteri, a delicatessen that charges based on weight (for an assortment of snacks, expect to spend 200 to 300 lira), then cross the street to a shop called Ozcan Tursu 1935 for a cup of palate-cleansing pickle juice (30 lira). Head to Kadikoy Merkez Borekcisi, where you’ll find plenty of seating, for borek, a flaky pastry with fillings like cheese or potatoes (140 lira). End at Tatar Salim, a comfortable, simple restaurant selling doner, juicy slices of lamb served with flatbread and a refreshing salad of herbs, lettuce and pomegranate (410 lira). No reservations needed. Grab a cocktail before or after your feast at the cozy Fahri Konsolos, where ingredients can include pistachio, quince and saffron, and drinks arrive with tiny snacks, like a sliver of homemade baklava (cocktails, 620 lira).
