Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre

Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre is a multi-purpose convention complex. It is located in Harbiye, Sisli district, Istanbul, Turkey. The center is composed of the main building, the Lütfi Kırdar Center and extension building, the Rumeli Fair and Exhibition Center together they host important conventions, concerts, fairs, exhibitions, social and cultural events. It is formerly called Istanbul Sports and Exhibition Hall and alternately called Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar ICEC. Its name was given in 1988 in honor of Lütfi Kırdar, the city’s governor and mayor during the time.

Lutfi Kirdar Convention and Exhibition Centre is a large establishment that draws considerable number of crowds. Within Istanbul is a historic neighborhood called Arnavutkoy which is known for its seafood restaurants, wooden Ottoman mansions and the Robert College. Tourists can easily access this neighborhood from the city center. The St. Regis Istanbul is the best accommodation tourists can choose while visiting the centre. It is a 5-star hotel designed to suit every traveler’s needs. Another top-rated hotel to stay is The Stay Nisantasi, which is located near the city’s most famous attractions. While these accommodations are good reasons to prolong the stay, there are also nearby attractions tourists should not miss. Located also in Istanbul was the world’s largest building and an object of engineering astonishment during its time, the Hagia Sophia. Another attraction to see is the Istanbul Aquarium. It is the world’s largest thematic aquarium.