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Istanbul Apple Store Taking Shape Ahead of April Launch

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Turkey's first Apple Store is nearing completion, as seen in new photos posted by Turkish Apple blog ElmaDergisi (via AppleToolbox). Taken on March 24 and 25, the images show the progress on the upcoming Istanbul location.

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Located in the heart of Istanbul's multi-use Zorlu Center, the store is said to feature a concept that includes a design with a cubic glass ceiling. As can be seen in the photos, the wooden frame covering the building has been removed, but the structure itself, said to be entirely glass, remains under wraps.

According to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the Istanbul store will be unique among Apple retail locations, spanning more than 20,000 square feet with a portion of the store located underground.

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The Istanbul Apple Store is rumored to open on Friday, April 4. Both Tim Cook and Turkish president Abdullah Gül are both expected to attend the opening.

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TXCherokee
160 months ago
Yeah, but don't bother to download the Twitter app to that new iPhone. :eek:

http://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-26677134
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jayducharme
160 months ago
This is in Istanbul? Not Constantanople?
It's nobody's business but the Turk's.
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iPadPublisher
160 months ago
This is in Istanbul? Not Constantanople?
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melendezest
160 months ago
Dude, is that a skatepark next to it? That'd be sweet.
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ZOZO139434371
160 months ago
It's nobody's business but the Turk's.

For those who don't get the reference: Istanbul (Not Constantinople) (//www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wcze7EGorOk)
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Gudi Avatar
Gudi
160 months ago
I'm curious, is there a list of all Apple Stores ordered by size in square meters? :confused:
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