Life & Entertainment
Taksim & Istiklal Street
The pulse of Istanbul. Restaurants, cafes, art galleries and music-filled streets.
About
Istiklal Street is the busiest street in Istanbul, stretching 1.4 km along its historic tram line, attracting 30 million visitors annually. Historical French and Italian consulate buildings, churches, art galleries, restaurants and cafes are lined up. The Republic Monument is located in Taksim Square. Pera Museum and Istanbul Modern are nearby.
💡 Practical Tips
Evening 18:00-22:00 is the best time. Eat fresh fish from the Fish Market. Take the nostalgic tram.
🚇 Transport from IFM
Metro M2 Taksim stop. About 55 min from IFM.
