Atatürk Cultural Center
Atatürk Cultural Center, Cultural center in Taksim Square, Istanbul, Turkey.
The Atatürk Cultural Center spans 95,000 square meters and contains multiple performance spaces, including a 2040-seat concert hall with red ceramic tiles.
Following its 1969 inception, the center underwent substantial reconstruction and reopened in 2021 with a modernized structure designed by Murat Tabanlıoğlu.
The center supports Turkish performing arts through dedicated spaces for theater productions, musical performances, art exhibitions, and educational programs.
Located on the eastern side of Taksim Square, the center provides multiple halls, exhibition areas, and public spaces across five distinct sections.
The building features a transparent facade that reveals its internal spiral staircase and red spherical concert hall, visible from the square.
Location: Beyoğlu
Inception: 1969
Architects: Hayati Tabanlıoğlu
Official opening: October 29, 2021
Height: 259 m
Address: 2 Inonü Caddesi İstanbul
Website: https://akmistanbul.gov.tr
GPS coordinates: 41.03667,28.98778
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:44
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