And the Surroundings

Taksim Square is situated in Beyoglu in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, and is a major tourist and leisure district. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul, with the central station (Taksim) of the Istanbul Metro Network. The location of the Republic Monument which was inaugurated in 1928 beside is a Mosque complex- Taksim Mosque which can hold up to 3000 worshippers at the same time and is inaugurated in 2021. The Church of St. Anthony of Padua is the largest Catholic church in Istanbul located at Istiklal Avenuse Taksim is a busy nightlife, shopping and dining area. Vintage trams shuttle visitors along Istiklal Avenue, the city's main pedestrian boulevard, which is lined with 19th century buildings housing international shopping chains, movie theaters, restaurants and cafes.