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Taksim Square

Name: Taksim Square
Rating: 4.5

4.5 ·

Step into Taksim Square, the energetic centre of modern Istanbul. See the Republic Monument and the mosque, then follow the red tram line down Istiklal Street.

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Full description

Taksim Square is the lively hub of modern Istanbul, where crowds, street life and transport converge. It contains a modern mosque and the Republic Monument from 1928, which celebrates the founding of the Turkish Republic.

The square marks the start of Istiklal Street, where the nostalgic red tram runs, making it a natural starting point for exploring the Beyoğlu side of the city. It stays open around the clock and is busiest in the evening, a free stop that usually takes about 20 minutes.

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Address

Kocatepe, Tak-ı Zafer Cd., 34435 Beyoğlu/İstanbul, Türkiye

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

20 min

Best time

morning, afternoon, early evening, evening or late night

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Use it as the starting point for Istiklal Street and its red tram
the evening is when it is liveliest
keep belongings secure in the dense crowds.

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Reviews

Great square in a great location. Full of people and scents and colour. There's a fabulous buzz to this place at one end of probably the busiest and most diverse street in Istanbul.

Lewis Mindy

5/5

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