Galataport

Galataport is a cruise ship port and mixed-use property currently (as of early 2021) under development in the Karaköy neighbourhood of Istanbul, Turkey. It is located on the European shore of the Bosporus strait, by its confluence with the Golden Horn.[1]

New Galataport in 2021

The project is a joint venture between Turkey's Doğuş Group and Bilgili Holding,[1][2] who have between them invested over USD 1.8 billion into it.[3]

The development occupies 1,200 metres (3,900 ft) of city-centre shoreline, which was for many years fenced off and closed to the public.[3]

It will comprise 52,000 square metres (560,000 sq ft) of floor space for retail and restaurant use, and 42,000 square metres (450,000 sq ft) for offices, as well as a hotel operated by the Peninsula Group of Hong Kong.[3][2] The plans also include two museums, and 14,000 square metres (150,000 sq ft) of leisure area for events.[4]

The 2,900 square metres (31,000 sq ft) cruise terminal will be located underground beneath the complex.[2][3]

Galataport was originally intended to open by mid-2020,[2][4] but was delayed by complications including the COVID-19 pandemic as well as labour disputes.[1][5] It began to open in August 2021.[6]

References
  1. "Istanbul cruise port Galataport to open in Q2 2020 -chairman". Reuters. 26 August 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  2. "Istanbul's Galataport to open next year". Hurriyet. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  3. "Newly Reimagined, Cruise Terminals Are Destinations in Themselves". Wall Street Journal. 21 February 2020. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  4. "$1.7 billion Galataport to open in May 2020". Daily Sabah. 27 August 2019. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  5. "Galataport şantiyesinde maaşları ödenmeyen işçiler iş bıraktı" (in Turkish). Cumhuriyet. 27 January 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2021.
  6. AA, DAILY SABAH WITH (2021-07-08). "Istanbul's major Galataport anticipates 1st ship by August". Daily Sabah. Retrieved 2022-04-09.

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