Metrocity

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Metrocity, opened on April 30, 2003, is a modern shopping mall in the finance and business quarter of 1. Levent in Istanbul, Turkey with a direct connection to 1. Levent subway station. The complex is comprised of a 24-storey office tower and two residential buildings, each having 26 floors.


Metrocity
Location 1. Levent, İstanbul, Turkey
Opening date April 30, 2003
Developed by Metrosite
Land area (m²) 24,178
Total enclosed area (m²) 52,000
Gross leasable area (m²) 31,980
Market (m²) Migros (4,240)
Number of stores 140
Number of FF/Rest/Cafe 30
Anchor tenants (m²) Boyner (6,981)
Zara (1,344)
Koton (1,367)
Marks&Spencer (2,178)
TeknoSA (1,027)
Maxi Toys (1,065)
Flo (1,000)
Essporto (4,400)
Parking lot capacity 2,500
Homepage www.metrocity.com.tr


Metrocity features 140 stores offering international and domestic labels, variety of restaurants and cafeterias on 4 floors with a covered area of 60,000 m². There is a MMM Migros supermarket, a department store and a strong food court. The complex’s parking lot has a capacity of 2,500 cars.

The unique architectural concept of the shopping center’s roof covering made out of Teflon coated fiberglass fabric, first application of this size ever used over a shopping mall, gives the visitors the feeling of shopping under the daylight. Easy access within the complex is provided by 3 panoramic, 5 elevators and 36 escalators.

Address: Büyükdere Cad. No:171 1. Levent 34330 İstanbul

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  • From the Grand Bazaar to the modern shopping centers in Turkey. Turkish Council of Shopping Centers & Retailers (AMPD)