00:03Welcome to Istanbul. We are here to explore all things luxury. In this iconic Turkish city,
00:10true sophistication stands out because it's rooted in culture. And what better place to
00:15start than in Nishanteşe, one of the city's most elegant neighborhoods.
00:25Istanbul straddles Europe and Asia and each side has its own unique charm. I'm starting my visit on the
00:34European side and Nishanteşe is the place to be for the fashionable crowd. But there's more to the city
00:43than modern luxury. Jula Sevan Becakçe draws on Istanbul's rich heritage in his work.
00:51Known as the King of Rings, his creations blend Ottoman and Eastern Roman influences
00:56through exceptional craftsmanship. Each piece is one of a kind, often taking months to create.
01:03His rare approach is recognized at the highest level of fine jewelry.
01:22Each of his creations tells a story and wearing one of them feels like a rare privilege.
01:28Bütün şekli hayatımı şekillendiren, bütün mücevher kariyerimi şekillendiren yer bu topraklar
01:35diyebilirim. Yani benim o görmüş olduğum tüm memleketimin güzelliklerini bugünkü şartlarla,
01:43bugünkü modernlikle yorumlamış halimdir.
01:47Designers like Becakçe show how Istanbul's luxury scene is evolving not by leaving tradition
01:54behind, but by reinventing it.
02:03The same approach can be seen across the Sede. Along the Bosphorus Strait, the Cerran Palace
02:09revives Istanbul's imperial past.
02:23Walking through these halls, the elegance of the Ottoman Empire is unmistakable. Today,
02:29that history still shines through in the hotel's design and atmosphere.
02:37Once home to sultans, this palace has been transformed into the city's most iconic luxury hotel.
02:45Inside, its grand halls, historic hammam and waterfront suites reflect centuries of a royal heritage.
02:53And what stands out is how these elements are included today, through small, careful gestures and hospitality
03:01that feels both refined and connected to the past.
03:08In Istanbul, traditions can also take the form of rituals.
03:12I've come to explore this at the Zeyrek Genili Hammam, where architecture and well-being come together.
03:21Originally built during the Ottoman period, hammams were not only places to bathe, but also to socialize.
03:28Especially the women, who come here, and come here, and come here, and eat, and eat together,
03:35and at the same time as they are safe and clean.
03:41Moving through the different rooms, everything around me seems to create a sense of calm.
03:47Restoration work on the 16th century complex has revealed new layers of history.
03:53Satın alınıp, 13 yıl süren restorasyon sürecinde çıkan arkeolojik buluntuların yer aldığı müzemiz,
04:01çağdaş sanat sergilerine yer vermiş olduğumuz sarnıcımız,
04:05ve çifte hamam dediğimiz, gerek kadınların, gerekse erkeklerin eş zamanlı olarak yıkanabildikleri iki hamamdan oluşuyor.
04:14Here, luxury means slowing down.
04:18As night falls, I'm off to discover another side of Istanbul,
04:22its rooftops come alive, and fine dining is the highlight.
04:26With the Bosphorus in the background, the dishes taste even more extraordinary.
04:35From historical rituals to contemporary design,
04:39Istanbul's approach to luxury goes far beyond appearances.
04:42It's something you feel in its craftsmanship, its traditions,
04:46and in the way the city constantly reinvents itself.
04:50Goroşurus!
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