Minoa
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Three-story independent bookstore-café offering 45,000+ books, a brasserie, and design products. Winner of London Book Fair's Bookshop of the Year award, it features a large outdoor terrace and hosts literary events.
Concept
Minoa, established in 2014, combines a bookstore, café, and cultural hub in a three-floor space.
Literary Offerings
- Over 45,000 books in Turkish and English
- Genres: literature, art, photography, graphic design, gardening, food culture, children's books, comics
Culinary and Retail
- 80-seat café-brasserie
- Design products, stationery, and home décor items for sale
Unique Features
Spatial Design
- Large outdoor terrace
- Multiple floors with varied seating areas
Cultural Significance
- Internationally recognized: Bookshop of the Year at London Book Fair
- Hosts literary events and discussions
Adaptability
- Popular for working, reading, and socializing
- E-commerce site launched in April 2020
Practical Information
- Additional branches: Nişantaşı, Levent, Maslak
- Near W hotel and Shangri-la hotel
- Walking distance from Beşiktaş promenade
- Wi-Fi available
- Breakfast, lunch, coffee, tea, fresh juices, smoothies, and alcoholic beverages served