Great interest shown in "Istanbul2010" the magazine of Istanbul the most inspiring city in the world

Corporate communications and promotion magazine of the Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture Agency, "Istanbul 2010" has been met with appreciation in relevant circles at home and abroad. Publish on the concept "Heritage", the first issue features files mainly about cultural heritage and urban implementations.

A quarterly publication in Turkish and English the "Istanbul 2010" magazine is to introduce Istanbul with its historical, cultural and artistic life from past to the present day.

Published in English and Turkish "Istanbul 2010" aims to increase the interest of our European friends as well as the people of Istanbul, with five special issues to e published all along the year.

Intended for a distinguished audience in Europe and Turkey comprised of culture, art, politics, civil society organizations and media representatives, the "Istanbul2010" magazine will influential people who are pioneering in their own fields help share their opinions. The magazine will therefore endeavor to build bridges of dialogue for better understanding between the Istanbul people and the European societies.

First Issue: Heritage
First issue of the magazine is published with the theme "Heritage" as it feature a profound analysis on the excavations in Yenikapi as a glimpse of Istanbul's immense history dating back to 8.500 years ago. The magazine's first cover is highlighting the "World Heritage" Hagia Sophia Museum which was brought to the daylight for the first time after 17 years of restoration.

Interview with Eczacıbaşı, News from the Advertising World

Cultural Heritage and Museums Director Suay Aksoy, Visual Arts Director Beral Madra and Classical Music Director Mehmet Güntekin contribute to the first issue with their articles they wrote on the projects carried out under their own directorships.

The magazine is tracking down the modern Istanbul through the interview with Oya Eczacibasi. Creative architects of the domestic and international promotional campaigns of Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture, Paul McMillen and Hakkı Mısırlıoğlu tell about their campaign's creation process.

Printed in 20.000 copies of which 10.000 in Turkish and 10.000 in English, the "ıstanbul2010" magazine s available at all museums connected to the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, Sakıp Sabancı Museum, Istanbul Modern, SantralIstanbul, Kültür Co., branches of Istanbul Kitapçısı, domestic and international flight terminals at Ataturk and Sabiha Gokcen Airports, State Railways Departure Centers, reading sections at Ciragan, Hilton and Marriot hotels, Istanbul 2010 ECoC Agency center and the websites http://www.istanbul2010.org