Istanbul's Galleria was all the rage when it opened in 1988, boasting sharp, elegant architecture and featuring an ice rink and wildly popular entertainment center. Today, it is practically empty.
I think, here in the US, shopping malls have been dying out because of online shopping. Probably COVID sped the decline, as you mention. Many stores have closed, including large department stores, and if they are still open, they are not well stocked. I do remember going to the mall, when my kids were young, as a fun outing, even if we didn’t buy much. I hope that creative developers in Turkey will find a positive way to repurpose the buildings. I was in Turkey for 5 months in 2023, I love it. I really appreciate all your writing about food and culture. Thank you!
I think, here in the US, shopping malls have been dying out because of online shopping. Probably COVID sped the decline, as you mention. Many stores have closed, including large department stores, and if they are still open, they are not well stocked. I do remember going to the mall, when my kids were young, as a fun outing, even if we didn’t buy much. I hope that creative developers in Turkey will find a positive way to repurpose the buildings. I was in Turkey for 5 months in 2023, I love it. I really appreciate all your writing about food and culture. Thank you!