The Square’s energetic atmosphere offers a break from Istanbul’s historic surroundings, and boasts a multicultural character where you’ll find diverse languages, religions and ethnic groups.

From the Square, you can explore the famous Istikal Avenue, a 2.5 km pedestrian street known for its shopping.  Whether you’re discovering hidden vendors, tasting the native cuisine or simply strolling, the Avenue has so much to do and see that you can easily spend an entire day there.

Running parallel to Istiklal Avenue is one of the world’s oldest subway lines, second only to London’s Underground.  Istanbul’s Tunel is both a landmark and a practical mode of transportation, carrying 15, 000 passengers per day to their desired location.  This celebrated historic monument, coupled with the modernity of Taksim Square and the Avenue, makes the neighborhood of Taksim the perfect opportunity to explore Turkey’s past and present together.