Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
The Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre (Turkish: Cemil Topuzlu Açıkhava Tiyatrosu, also called simply Açıkhava Tiyatrosu) is a contemporary amphitheatre located at Harbiye neighborhood of Şişli district in Istanbul, Turkey. It is situated across from the Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar Convention and Exhibition Center, and behind the Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus on the European side of the city.
| Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre | |
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Cemil Topuzlu Açıkhava Tiyatrosu | |
The Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre before the Loreena McKennitt concert on 13 June 2009. | |
Location of Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre in Istanbul. | |
| General information | |
| Location | Harbiye, Şişli |
| Address | Taşkışla Cad. |
| Town or city | Istanbul |
| Country | Turkey |
| Coordinates | 41°02′45″N 28°59′25″E |
| Groundbreaking | July 1946 |
| Opened | August 9, 1947 |
| Cost | ₺900,000 (1950s) |
| Client | Kültür A.Ş. |
| Owner | Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Nihad Yücel and Nahid Uysal |
| Other information | |
| Seating capacity | 3,972 + 30 VIP |
As the city's most popular summertime outdoor venue, the theatre primarily hosts music concerts in various genres of local and international performers. It also hosts cultural activities for several festivals held in Istanbul in the summer.
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