Taksim, Cihangir, Karaköy I Beyoğlu, İstanbul, Turkey I Walking Tour 4K I
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 Published On Mar 3, 2024

CİHANGİR
One of the famous districts of Istanbul; You will not be able to get enough of photographing Cihangir with its streets, cats, historical buildings and museums. It is known that this district in Beyoğlu has been frequented by famous figures and artists throughout its history, and is frequently visited by young people today. It is known that the Cihangir district got its name from the son of Suleiman the Magnificent, Cihangir. Located in the heart of the city, this hidden neighborhood is home to lively streets. Here is what you can come across on a touristic trip in Cihangir: Serving in Cihangir for nearly three generations, Asri Turşucu is known for her pickle making scenes in the movie Cheerful Days, starring Adile Naşit and Münir Özkul. The shop, which still preserves its historical texture, is closed in the summer months in Cihangir, but continues to serve as of September.
Taksim Square
(Turkish: Taksim Meydanı, IPA: [ˈtaksim ˈmejdanɯ]), situated in Beyoğlu in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul, with the central station of the Istanbul Metro network. Taksim Square is also the location of the Republic Monument (Turkish: Cumhuriyet Anıtı) which was crafted by Pietro Canonica and inaugurated in 1928. The monument commemorates the 5th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, following the Turkish War of Independence.

The square is flanked to the south by The Marmara Hotel, to the east by the Atatürk Cultural Centre, to the north by Gezi Park and to the west by Taksim Mosque. Several major roads converge on the square: Gümüşsuyu Caddesi, Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Tarlabaşı Bulvarı, İstiklal Caddesi and Sıraselviler Caddesi.

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