What's Taksim like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Taksim, especially its shops and historical sites. Make sure that you enjoy the neighbourhood's great cafes and restaurants. Top places to visit include Taksim Square. There's plenty more to see, including Madame Tussauds Istanbul and Nevizade Street.
How to get to Taksim
Flying to:
- Sabiha Gokcen International Airport (SAW), 19.6 mi (31.5 km) from Taksim
- Istanbul (IST), 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Taksim
Getting to Taksim on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Taksim Station
- Findikli Station
- Kabatas Station
Things to see and do in and around Taksim
What to see in Taksim
- Taksim Square
- Nevizade Street
- Istiklal Avenue
- Taksim Gezi Park
- 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
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Bosphorus
- Taksim Mosque