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. There's lots to explore including top spots such as Taksim Square and Bosphorus. There's plenty more to see, including Cicek Pasaji and Madame Tussauds Istanbul.
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
- Bosphorus
- Nevizade Street
- Istiklal Avenue
- Taksim Gezi Park
Things to do in Taksim
- Cicek Pasaji
- Madame Tussauds Istanbul
- Ataturk Cultural Center
- Abdi Ipekci Street
- Japon Kultur Merkezi
Other popular Taksim attractions
- St. Antoine Cathedral
- Pera Palace Hotel
- Vodafone Park
- Macka Park
- Dolmabahçe Palace