Taksim Square
The Beyoğlu square where İstiklal Avenue begins, with the Republic Monument at its centre.
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Beyoğlu & Karaköy · Not within walking distance
Why visit?
At the start or end of a walk along İstiklal Avenue, to see the Republic Monument.
Short History
Its name comes from the water lines from the north that were collected here and distributed to the city (“taksim” means distribution). The Republic Monument in the square is the work of the Italian sculptor Pietro Canonica and was unveiled on 8 August 1928; it shows Atatürk, İsmet İnönü and Fevzi Çakmak as founders of the Republic.
About
Taksim Square is the wide square at the Taksim end of İstiklal Avenue. The Republic Monument stands in the middle, with the Atatürk Cultural Centre and Taksim Mosque on one side; the metro and the Kabataş funicular reach the square.
What to know before visiting
No special notices.
How to get here from Meşale
Route from Meşale that we use ourselves: Taksim · İstiklal · Galata
- Walk 8 min towards Sultanahmet
- T1 Sultanahmet → Kabataş
- F1 Kabataş → Taksim
The last rail service is around 00:00; plan your way back in advance if you stay out late.
Your map app calculates the time from live traffic, so we don't print a fixed figure here.
Our walking routes stay within Sultanahmet; this place is reached by public transport.
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- From Meşale
- Public transport · 3.5 km as the crow flies
- Area
- Beyoğlu & Karaköy
- Hours
- Open area
- Ticket
- Free
Highlights
- Republic Monument (1928)
- Start of İstiklal Avenue
- Atatürk Cultural Centre
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- Kültür Envanteri
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- Last checked:
- November 8, 2026
Hours and prices are for guidance only. Please confirm with an official source before your visit.