Taksim

Istanbul neighbourhood guide · Beyoğlu · European side · Updated 2026

The symbolic centre of modern Istanbul: a vast square at the head of İstiklal Street, with the Republic Monument and the new Taksim Mosque.

What to see

Taksim Square and Republic Monument
The head of İstiklal Street
Gezi Park

Where it is

Taksim is a neighbourhood of Beyoğlu, on the European side of Istanbul. Buy an İstanbulkart for the metro, tram, ferries and buses to reach it.

See it live

Check Beyoğlu live on the City OS map for current traffic, weather and the nearest transit around Taksim.