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Taksim Square, Istanbul

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#6 of 19 in Neighborhoods in Istanbul
#Neighborhood, #Tourist Spot
Taksim Square represents the heart of the city. The square acts as a transportation hub, with the central station of the metro network here, connecting important districts in the Turkish capital. The bustling, cosmopolitan Istiklal Street ends at this square. Discover important sites of Turkish culture and heritage, like the Monument of the Republic commemorating the fifth anniversary of Turkey's independence, and Ataturk Cultural Center, where concerts, operas, meetings, and exhibitions take place. Add Taksim Square to your Istanbul travel itinerary, and discover new vacation ideas by using our Istanbul online trip itinerary builder .
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Istanbul Evening Food Walking Tour BOOK WITH VIATOR FROM $69
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  • By Ahlam M On March 20, 2018
    It has shops and coffee shop with restaurants and can walking or having set with friends and your cute pets  more »
  • By Karina4470 On March 19, 2018
    Taksim Square is a well known place in Istanbul. There reigns the colorful bustle. Many tourists and locals meet there. In the surrounding area everything is sought after present what the heart.
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  • By Dimitris L On March 18, 2018
    Taksim Square is a large public square in Istanbul. It is famous, perhaps more for people's gatherings demonstrating for political and other reasons. However you will find it quite an interesting plac...  more »
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