Turkish delight: Contemporary cool in Istanbul
Global Connections, a segment on CNN's Connect the World, takes very different countries and asks you to find the connections. Here we explore Istanbul, one of Turkey's most vibrant cities. Read more about Turkey and other featured countries on our site.
(CNN) -- Istanbul may be two millennia old, but there's nothing dated about its cultural scene. While the domed city is best known for its ancient attractions, it's also buzzing with a vibrant contemporary arts and design scene.
Modern galleries, late-night music venues and chic fashion boutiques have cropped up in recent years, and Istanbul's status as a 2010 European Capital of Culture has given it a platform to showcase its vitality.
CNN explores some of the most exciting hotspots of this global center of cool, from cutting-edge art galleries and boutiques to the clubs and lounges that make Istanbul a city that never sleeps. read more
http://edition.cnn.com/2010/TRAVEL/10/06/istanbul.contemporary.culture/index.html
