Istanbul’s historic Taksim Square

Elaine Gittel
1 min readNov 5, 2023

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Istanbul’s historic Taksim Square. It is an interesting place for sightseeing for tourists from all world countries.

Istanbul’s historic Taksim Square

Taksim Square
Image : Taksim Square @ Shaheens Travels Story

Its beauty blooms more in the night light than in the day. It is of immense importance as a monument of freedom located in the European part of the city. There are many hotels and restaurants around it.

Where you can find local food with various flavors and aromas. However, the area is somewhat crime-prone. So tourists need to be careful.
It is located in Beyoglu.

There are various types of architecture, including mosques, statues of freedom, and parks. The construction of the mosque started in 2017. This is the first such mosque to be built in Taksim Square.

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A modern mosque has been built to commemorate the martyrs of the Turkish War of Independence. The mosque is built in Ottoman style with all modern facilities. It is situated in a place surrounded by many Christian churches.

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Elaine Gittel
Elaine Gittel

Written by Elaine Gittel

Elaine Gittel, a passionate sewing enthusiast, intricately weaves her creativity into every stitch, transforming fabric into works of art.

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