What's Taksim Like?
There's a lot visitors like about Taksim, especially its shops and historical sites. Make sure to enjoy the neighborhood's great cafes and restaurants. There's lots to explore including top spots like Taksim Square and Bosphorus. There's plenty more to see, including Cicek Pasaji and Madame Tussauds Istanbul.
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
- Cicek Pasaji
- Madame Tussauds Istanbul
- Abdi Ipekci Street
- Japon Kultur Merkezi
- Demiroren Istiklal
Other Popular Taksim Attractions
- Pera Palace Hotel
- Vodafone Park
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Taksim Mosque
- Republic Monument