Istanbul Sports Travel Tips by Erkmen

Theme: Sports Watching

If you have not been to Istanbul since now, you will have no excuse after Formula 1 :)..

Starting from 2005, One of the Formula 1 races are being held in Istanbul at Istanbul park circuit... The rally circuit is on the Asian side of Istanbul and located near the new Sabiha Gokcen Airport.. Istanbul race is taking place on the second part of August and it is generally very hot at this time of the year... And you will have the chance to watch the worlds number 1 race in Istanbul..

The first dig of the Ground has been made with the joining of Bernie Eclestone and Turkish Prime Minister on Sep10, 03.. And the construction has started.. The ground is 5,3 Km length and tours are taking place on the counter clock direction.. Course has ups and downs and so many places tha allow passing of cars, which makes the race so attractive...

Equipment: Your teams Flag (Ferrari, Mc Laren, Renault, BMW etc..). Your hat and your Camera.

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Address: Kurtkoy, Pendik - Istanbul
Directions: The race ground is near to the second airport of Istanbul.

Theme: Sports Watching

If you happen to be in Istanbul while there is a match between the two rival teams of Istanbul, Fenerbahce and Gala.. Do not miss to watch this game..

Fenerbahce Stadium, on the Asian side, is the Biggest Football stadium in Istanbul with 52,000 seated capacity ..

The matches between Fener and Gala in this Stadium is a not to miss out opportunity.

Note: Last match between Fener and Gala in this stadium has created an unbelievable score of 6-0..

Equipment: Do not wear any red clothes...:)

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Address: Fenerbahce Stadium, Kadikoy - Istanbul
Directions: On the Asian side, Walking distance from the Kadikoy Port..