For much of Istanbul’s history, Sisli and the area
just north of Taksim Square were open countryside used
mostly as hunting grounds. These days, Sisli and its
chic streets are considered the very heart of
contemporary Istanbuli life, where an epicenter of
fashion and a thriving business district meet to
create an expressly “downtown” feel. Though largely a
residential neighborhood, luxury hotels, fine dining
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restaurants, and upscale shops abound with many of
them situated inside or nearby Cevahir Istanbul, the
biggest shopping mall in Europe and second biggest
urban shopping mall in the world. Shopaholics and
fashionistas travel from near and far to browse the
area's mix of major global brand items and creations
by popular Turkish designers.
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