What's Taksim like?
People go to Taksim to see popular places such as Hagia Sophia, and to take in culture at top venues such as Topkapi Palace. Make sure that you enjoy the neighbourhood's great cafes and shops. Taksim Square and Grand Bazaar are a couple of popular sights that will definitely leave an impression.
How to get to Taksim
Taksim is located 1.9 mi (3 km) from the heart of Istanbul.
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
- Hagia Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Topkapi Palace
- Bosphorus
Things to do in Taksim
- Grand Bazaar
- Mall of Istanbul
- Cicek Pasaji
- Madame Tussauds Istanbul
- Istiklal Avenue
Other popular Taksim attractions
- Nevizade Street
- Taksim Gezi Park
- Pera Museum
- Pera Palace Hotel
- Vodafone Park
