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Taksim Square, where a monument commemorating the Turkish War of Independence takes pride of place, is the hub of Istanbul and its main metro station. It owes its name (maksem or reservoir) to the water distribution centre that was formerly located here. The esplanade, which is plagued by heavy traffic, is now lined with large hotels. It has incited controversy since the decision was made to extend it by carving into the neighbouring Taksim Park, the green lung of the city since the 19C.
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- The Green Guide693 m - Istanbul
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Where to sleepnearby
- From €91The Marmara Taksim38 m - Taksim Meydani, Istanbul 34437
- From €40Taksim Metropark Hotel66 m - Osmanli Cad. No:14 Taksim, Istanbul 34437
- From €33Taxim Hill Hotel75 m - Siraselviler No:5 Taksim, Istanbul 34437
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Where to eatnearby
- Topaz$$MICHELIN 2024645 m - Ömer Avni Mahallesi, İnönü Caddesi, No:50, Beyoğlu, Istanbul 34427
- Cuma$MICHELIN 2024655 m - Firuzağa Mahallesi, Çukur Cuma Caddesi No:53/A, Beyoğlu, Istanbul 34425
- Atölye$$$$MICHELIN 2024663 m - Süzer Plaza, Asker Ocağı Caddesi, Elmadağ Caddesi No:6, Şişli, Istanbul 34367
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