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Taksim Square
Sight4.4 · 55 6443.7 · 2 896≈ 32 minFree entry
The beating heart of modern European Istanbul and a bustling civic hub. At its centre stands the 1928 Republic Monument by Pietro Canonica, portraying Mustafa Kemal Atatürk and key figures of the Turkish Republic. The square is the turnaround terminus for the red nostalgic tram trundling down pedestrian İstiklal Avenue, flanked by Gezi Park and the Atatürk Cultural Centre. Vibrant day and night; free public access.
Highlights
- The 1928 Republic Monument by Pietro Canonica
- Terminus of the red nostalgic tram
- Starting point of pedestrian İstiklal Avenue
- Atatürk Cultural Centre and Gezi Park
Opening hours
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