Taksim Square

Taksim Square is an area in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey. Sometimes it is called the heart of Istanbul. On 1 May 1977 at a Labour Day celebration, there were more than 500,000 people in the square.

Taksim Square has a Republican Monument which was built in 1928.

Taksim Square Media

Taksim Square 1880s
The Republic Monument (1928) at Taksim Square, crafted by Italian sculptor Pietro Canonica.
The nostalgic tram that operates between Taksim Square at north and Tünel Square at the southern end of Istiklal Avenue. The Hagia Triada Church is visible in the background.
Circassians marching to commemorate the Circassian genocide at Taksim Square, 2011.
Taksim during the 2013 protests
The 2013 Istanbul LGBT Pride at Taksim Square in Istanbul
Taksim Artillery Barracks, which later became the Taksim Stadium, was demolished in 1940 and replaced by the Taksim Gezi Park in 1943.
Areal view of Taksim Square after the demolition of the Taksim Artillery Barracks
Maxim Night Club, previously Cinemajik movie theater.

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