Carousel Shopping Center
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Carousel Shopping Center, opened in 1995, is a modern shopping mall located in the Bakırköy district of İstanbul, Turkey.
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| Location | Bakırköy, İstanbul, Turkey |
| Opening date | September 29, 1995 |
| Developed by | Baymer |
| Land area (m²) | 11,560 |
| Total enclosed area (m²) | 76,500 |
| Gross leasable area (m²) | 24,400 |
| Market (m²) | Migros (5,271) |
| Number of stores | 107 |
| Number of FF/Rest/Cafe | 15 |
| Anchor tenants (m²) | Atalar (560) Marks&Spencer (531) Megavizyon (830) Mothercare (603) Mudo City (992) Polo Garage (629) TeknoSA (542) Toys R Us (3,271) |
| Entertainment | 4 movie halls (700 seats) |
| Parking lot capacity | 750 |
| Homepage | www.carousel.com.tr |
The shopping center with its 76,500 m² area has 117 shops, fast food restaurants, cafeterias, entertainment center and movie theaters. There are 7 elevators and 12 escalators providing easy access to 1.5 million visitors monthly. Car parking is free for the shoppers.
Its attractions include discussion panels, music recitals, an art gallery where exhibitions by both amateur and professional artists are held, book-signing sessions by famous authors, and special weeks featuring different countries.
In 1996, Carousel was honored with "Jean-Louis Solal Marketing Award" of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC).
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- From the Grand Bazaar to the modern shopping centers in Turkey. Turkish Council of Shopping Centers & Retailers (AMPD)
