Vodafone Istanbul Eurasia Marathon will be run on Sunday, November 11

Vodafone Istanbul Eurasia Marathon will be run on Sunday, November 11

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This year, 34 time being be held and sponsored by Vodafone Vodafone Istanbul Eurasia Marathon in the name of the organization, 88 countries, as well as about 13 thousand athletes, about 100 thousand people are expected to march to the public.

Scope of the organization, as well as the public parade, marathon chase medals in three different categories athletes. 34 of a total of $ 1 million in prize money will be distributed Vodafone Istanbul Eurasia Marathon 8, 15 and 42 mile races to be held in 3 different categories.

'' Gold'' category will be run for the first time

34. Vodafone Istanbul Eurasia Marathon,'' gold'' category will be run for the first time this year.
Has the distinction of being the first and only race in history of the organization intercontinental laid 195 meters of 42 kilometers marathon last year, the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAFF) was awarded the title of'' by'' Gold Category. Marathon, so Europe's top seven in the world, won the right to be one of the best 17 races.

50-thousand dollar reward for the winners of the marathon will be

Male and female athletes in the race will be the first marathon race will be awarded 50 thousand dollars. The second 25-thousand dollars in prize money given to athletes in the future, third with 15, fourth with 10, two 8 thousand dollars in prize money to win the fifth reported.
In the meantime, the android and iOS devices VMaraton'''' with the application of the Istanbullians, 34 Vodafone Istanbul Eurasia Marathon is an easier way to have access to all the information they need about. Marathon will take place on the starting and ending points in the areas of entertainment with DJ music, marathon, special programs, both professional runners to find photography, as well as moments of fun to live in public rally participants will be provided.

Marathon course

Marathon, the Bosphorus Bridge toll is about 300 meters behind the start. Athletes leaving the bridge after the turn of Beşiktaş Barbaros Boulevard, go to Besiktas, Karakoy will run the coastal road.

After the Galata Bridge, intending to Eyüp marathoners, Feshane Yenikapı out Unkapanı by then will return. Bakırköy to turn to the Gülhane Park, dating back to the beach, trails, the park will be passing through the Blue Mosque. Marathon finish line, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires at the meeting, and a fitness center square, and the Egyptian Obelisk entrance to the Blue Mosque, respectively.

Other tracks

Organization under the 15-kilometer run, however, the Bosphorus Bridge tollbooths at the foot of the marathon will be completed about 300 meters behind the start.
Immediately after the start of the marathon run at 8-kilometer race, Tophane will end.

People walk under the bridge on the Asian side Altunizade begin. It will participate in marching, the Bosphorus Bridge, left after the turn of Beşiktaş, Beşiktaş Barbaros Boulevard and down the beach in front of the march on the path BJK Inonu Stadium would.

On the other hand, 8, 15, and 42-kilometer races at 09.00 am, the people in the march at 09.30 to begin. On the other hand, traffic lanes will be closed during races. cumhuriyet

Istanbul, this year, 10 months 8 million 108 thousand people visited the

Istanbul, this year, 10 months 8 million 108 thousand people visited the

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According to the information compiled from the data of Culture and Tourism Directorate of Istanbul, the city of 451 thousand 662 in January, 124 in February, 494 thousand, 659 thousand 826 in March, 788 in April, 818 thousand, 867 thousand in May, 511, 508 and 939 thousand in June, July, 966 337 thousand, 950 thousand in August, 62 in September, 940 thousand 156 in October, a total of 8 million 913 thousand 134 thousand 108 people visited the people. 1 in every 4 stranger who came to Turkey at the end of September in Istanbul was chosen.

Who came to the city from the port of Karakoy 258'ini 449 thousand daily visitors, creating the sum of the months of January-October this year compared to last year, arrivals by air increased by 7 million 492 thousand 717'e 17'lük percent, reaching 1.2 percent in arrivals by sea decreased by 391 508 thousand, respectively.

Most came to the Germans

Looking at the countries who came to the city during the 10 months of this year, the Germans took the first place with 11.6 percent.

5.6 per cent of the Germans and the Russians, Americans, 5.3 percent, 4.7 percent, and the British, French and Italians with 4.6 per cent, 4.4 per cent with the Iranians, with 2.8 percent of the Dutch, with 2.3 per cent Iraqis, Libyans by 2.2 percent, 2.1 percent and Hispanics, with 2.1 percent of Azeris, Ukrainians and Japanese by 2 per cent, with 1.9 per cent followed by Saudi Arabians.

The same period, Constantinople, Syria, 51 thousand 770, Myanmar 324, while visiting Burma'dan 3 people, Cote d'Ivoire, the Faroe Islands, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Cook Islands, Antarctica and toured a person.

54 percent increase in the number of Arab visitors

According to the same period last year, this year in Spain, Turkmenistan, and between 1 and 3 per cent reduction in the number of visitors from Greece, while the number of tourists from other countries, there was an increase between 10 and 30 percent.

From Arab countries, the number of foreigners increased by 54 percent last year, a total of 10-month period, 544.4 percent percent percent took the lead Libyans.

During the same period, the number of foreigners who came to Istanbul to 14.6 per cent consisted of visitors from Arab countries constituted. City of 1 million 166 thousand 319 people from Arab countries, 116'ini 182 thousand Iraqis, Libyans 797'sini 173 thousand and 155 thousand 807'sini Saudi Arabians created.

Bed capacity of 120 thousand was

Istanbul, including all groups and branches agency has a total of 2 thousand 413 units.
In the city, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism Management Certificate'''' total 411 accommodation facilities, 64 thousand 673 on the European side, on the Anatolian side with a total of 7 thousand 737 offers with a bed capacity of 72 thousand 410. This number is added to the capacity of 120 thousand beds in accommodation facilities certified by the municipality goes.

In addition, the ongoing construction of the ministry, taking the investment certificate of accommodation facilities with a capacity of 842 beds, has a total of 35 thousand.

In the city, with a capacity of 90 thousand 538 pieces of 416 while serving food and beverage and entertainment facilities, with a capacity of 2 thousand 833 people in the food and beverage and entertainment facilities are under construction. cumhuriyet

Thin Lizzy important representatives of hard rock and heavy metal music, is coming to Istanbul

Thin Lizzy important representatives of hard rock and heavy metal music, is coming to Istanbul

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Hard rock and heavy metal music, which is one of the most important representatives of the Irish band Thin Lizzy, on 11 November Küçükçiftlik Park meet with the fans.

Whiskey in the Jar form of interpretation have'' i'','' Jailbreak'','' The Boys Are Back in Town'' and'' Bad Reputation'' has a huge fan base all over the world, such as the group of components, dual guitar harmony is considered one of the first to use the hard rock bands.

Thin Lizzy live performing many memorable 43-year career, the music channel's Top 100 Artist of Hard Rock'' list'' VH1'nın 51 Showing Ranked.

Van Morrison, Little Feat and Bob Seger inspired by such names as the band, music lovers will meet Küçükçiftlik Park on Sunday, November 11 in the statement,'' Music Lovers, Phil Lynott'ın their respect for heritage,'' the name of the next album,'' Thin Lizzy bring to the legend explaining the group will have a chance to see, perhaps for the last time'' the report said. cumhuriyet

The wax statue of Madonna enthusiasts are waiting in istanbul

The wax statue of Madonna enthusiasts are waiting in istanbul

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Istanbul Wax Sculpture Museum will host an American famous singer Madonna's wax statue.

In a written statement on the issue, U.S. singer Madonna's wax statue, on Tuesday, November 6 in Sapphire Bazaar will take place at the Museum of London waxwork said.

The opening of the statue, Chairman of the Turkish-American Business Association will Revisiting transferred to the statement in October, is expected to join the event was recorded by leading figures in the art world. cumhuriyet

Istanbul's Grand Bazaar color images with the Panasonic Lumix G5

Istanbul's Grand Bazaar color images with the Panasonic Lumix G5

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A short walk through the narrow alleyways of the colourful and frantic famous Grand Bazaar of Istanbul with the Lumix G5....

'Taken 2' in Istanbul for Americans and Canadians to watch! 1 hour 30 minutes

'Taken 2' in Istanbul for Americans and Canadians to watch! 1 hour 30 minutes

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Also starring Liam Neeson 'Taken 2' in Istanbul for Americans and Canadians to watch! 1 hour and 30 minutes.

The interest it the first film sequel, 'Taken 2', released in the United States and Canada entered the week came to a head.

Back to Irish actor Liam Neeson in Istanbul, captured, and again played starring 'Taken' when released in 2009, grossed $ 24.7 million its opening weekend.

Paris, capital of France on holiday to the daughter of a mafia cartel engaged in trading of white women fall into the hands of retired CIA agent who tried to save him after the first film, which tells the story, this time for revenge killing agent Bryan Mills cartel members are subject to pursue.

Directed by Olivier Megaton'un 'Taken 2', a full 1 hour and 30 minutes landscapes exhibited in Istanbul also attracts attention.deutsche welle