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Akmerkez

The Akmerkez complex, built in 1993 is established on 180,000 square meters and comprises a four story shopping area, 14 and 17 stories of office space and 23 stories of residential area. The shopping center is spread over a triangular area and is connected to the surrounding main galleries through 3 atriums.

In 1995 in Vienna , Akmerkez was selected as "The Best Shopping Center in Europe" by the International Council of Shopping Centers, ICSC. In the competition organized by this same council in Las Vegas- USA, Akmerkez received the "Best Shopping Center In The World" award in 1996. It also received the highest accolade given by the ICSC the International Design and Development Award. Akmerkez is the first shopping center in the world to receive both of the above mentioned awards.

Akmerkez is open every day of the week between 10:00-22:00 and is visited by 1-1.5 million people every month and provides a wide range of products to its visitors. Akmerkez, with its 246 shops, provides outstanding women's, men's and children's clothing and textiles, stationery, toys, sports, shoes, eyewear and gift shops along with restaurants, cinemas, hairdressers, banks, a currency exchange office, electronic goods, orthopedic goods, shoe shine services, a tailor, a pet shop, and a supermarket for all the shoppers' needs.

Transportation services are provided free of charge to business centers andhotels nearby, allowing for a greater variety of visitors.

The various social and cultural activities organised by Akmerkez make it more than just a shopping centre; they make it a part of a life style.

Number of stores : 246

Address: Nispetiye Caddesi Ulus - EtilerArea :European side - Ulus-EtilerPhone : 0212 282 01 70