What's Taksim Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Taksim, especially its cafes and historical sites. Make sure to enjoy the neighborhood's great restaurants and shops. There's lots to explore including top spots like Taksim Square and Bosphorus. There's plenty more to see, including Madame Tussauds Istanbul and Nevizade Street.
How to Get to Taksim
Flying to:
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Taksim
- Istanbul Airport (IST), 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Taksim
Getting to Taksim on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- Taksim Station
- Findikli Station
- Kabatas Station
Things to See and Do in and around Taksim
What to See in Taksim
- Taksim Square
- Bosphorus
- Nevizade Street
- Istiklal Avenue
- Istanbul Technical University
Things to Do in Taksim
- Madame Tussauds Istanbul
- Ataturk Cultural Center
- Pera Museum
- Abdi Ipekci Street
- Japon Kultur Merkezi
Other Popular Taksim Attractions
- Pera Palace Hotel
- Vodafone Park
- Demiroren Istiklal
- Cicek Pasaji
- Republic Monument