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Taksim square istanbul map
Map of taksim square istanbul. Taksim square istanbul map (Turkey) to print. Taksim square istanbul map (Turkey) to download. Taksim square istanbul is the location of the Monument of the Republic (Turkish: Cumhuriyet Anıtı) which was crafted by the famous Italian sculptor Pietro Canonica and inaugurated in 1928. The monument commemorates the formation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, following the Turkish War of Independence. Surrounding Taksim Square are numerous travel agencies, hotels, restaurants, pubs, and international fast food chains such as Pizza Hut, McDonald, Subway and Burger King as its shown in taksim square istanbul map. Taksim square is also home to some of Istanbul grandest hotels including the InterContinental, the Ritz-Carlton and The Marmara Hotel.
Atatürk Kültür Merkezi, or simply AKM in taksim square istanbul, is a multi-purpose cultural center and opera house with an uncertain future due to the government redevelopment plans (see taksim square istanbul map). An important example of Turkish architecture from the 1960s, it has hosted theater performances, the Turkish State Opera and Ballet, concerts by the Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra and Choir, Modern Folk Music Ensemble, and Classical Turkish Music Choir, as well as the summer festival of Arts and Culture. Visit the legendary building of taksim square at night to enjoy the illuminated breathtaking view.