Taksim Square is the most known modern city center of Istanbul. Many hotels and restaurants are in or near the Square and on Istiklal Street, and there is a local bus terminal for public transportation and the main subway station. Istiklal pedestrian street has many bars, night clubs and movie theaters there before it’s always busy with young people almost for 24 hours a day.
The most important monument in Taksim Square is the Independence Monument (Istiklal Aniti in Turkish), standing at the beginning of Istiklal pedestrian street. This is also the turnaround point for the old tram which is the only vehicle permitted on Istiklal Street near official (police and government) cars.
The monument was made by the Italian sculptor Pietro Canonica and opened in 1928, it describes Atatürk, founder of the Republic, as a military commander-in-chief and a statesman. Since it’s opening, the monument became the center spot of official ceremonies in Istanbul.
Beyoglu and Istiklal Street
Beyoglu next to the Taksim Square is an important part of modern Istanbul, it’s a great way to get away from the old city and enjoy modern Istanbul as the local people do. There is so much going on in the approximately 2.5 kilometers (1,5 mile) long street between Taksim Square and the Tünel fun stop near Galata Tower where you can spend a whole day here. You can find a different kind of Istanbul in every corner, there is a hidden story of the city everywhere. Religions, languages and ethnic groups live brotherly around here, it’s the center of art and culture, many national, international and local activities reach art lovers through the neighborhood.
Old tram on Istiklal street in Beyoglu is mostly a residential area contracting of 45 neighborhoods and about 245,000 residents, but the daily population goes up to a million in this center of commerce, entertainment and culture. It’s one of the most important tourist points and one of the most famous avenues of the city, distinguished brands of business and entertainment world serves in this area as well. Many exquisite boutiques, music and bookstores, libraries, art galleries, cinemas, theaters, cafes, bars, restaurants, pubs, coffee houses, patisseries, chocolates, and technological centers are lined on Istiklal Street.
Beyoglu has a large number of foreigners of all nationalities living in this neighborhood. The area is also home to significant Turkish Christian and Jewish communities, there are several Mosques, churches and synagogues.
On the same street and on its side streets there are several churches such as St. Louis. Antony and Santa Maria, Armenia.
That is A list of the best and most famous restaurants and sweets shops in Taksim and Istiklal Street
Restaurants and sweets shops in Taksim and Istiklal St.
Ahmed Gawan.
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