Taksim Square is the part that constitutes the center of Istanbul and is the center of daily life in it. The artery that connects the corners and the outskirts of the city to each other is one of the most famous features of Taksim Square, the Republic Monument at the southern end of it and is a symbol of Turkey's transformation into an independent state under the leadership of Ataturk. It is one of the most important destinations for tourists and one of the most important streets in which the locals practice their activities, and Taksim Street has gained its name from the old water distribution station in Istanbul, which stopped its work a century ago, but remained from it using its square and the neighboring neighborhoods and remained the cultural center in the country. Taksim Square can be reached via the M2 metro line and get off at Taksim Station. Taksim Square is connected to one of the most important tourist streets of Istanbul, which gave it a part of this importance, which is Istiklal Street, where Istiklal Street is a very lively and sumptuous street with everything that matters to the tourist and the Turkish locals. It includes many cafes, restaurants and historical streets, in addition to many churches, mosques, academic institutions and the fish market Approximately 3 million people visit Istiklal Street in Turkey every day and it is considered one of the most important markets in Istanbul, as it is considered less expensive compared to the rest of the Turkish markets. It is 1,410 meters long, spanning many cafes, monumental buildings, clothing stores, galleries, libraries, and cinema. And Istiklal Street penetrates into an old metro built since the Ottoman era, and what makes Istiklal Street more important is the presence of many important embassies and consulates such as the American, French, Greek and British embassy. And Istiklal Street is currently one of the most important streets of Turkey, where many Turkish festivals are held, it is a popular place for marches, demonstrations and processions. The 10 best activities you can do on Istiklal Street in Istanbul • The tour starts in Turkey, Istiklal Street from Taksim Square, which is the beating heart of Istanbul and the vital center for any national celebrations or demonstrations in this field. You can see the statue of Ataturk, the founder of the Turkish state in the middle of the field. Explore the statue of independence or the memorial that stands in Taksim Square, which is a true reflection of the war of independence waged by the Turks, and comes to visit this statue about 3 million visitors daily.   At the top of the list of activities is the visit of the Çiçek Pasji Istanbul Flower Pass, a famous historical corridor that contains many cafes and restaurants. These corridors were originally a theater destroyed in a fire after the Russian Revolution and Russian women previously sold flowers in this corridor, so it was called a "flower corridor". You can enjoy wandering in the corridor or sitting and enjoying a meal or drink under its vaulted ceiling. • You cannot visit Al-Istiklal without going through the Galata Museum of Dervish Shows that was built in honor of the celebration held by the famous Dervish Group in Turkey. The museum contains many artifacts and documents from the twentieth century.   One of the most attractive places for visitors in Turkey, Istanbul, Istiklal Street, especially those who are keen to know the past of Istanbul is the Pandora Library, it is one of the rare places to store the mothers of books in which you can find the best-selling books in the world in both Turkish and English languages, along with maps, travel books and books on Ottoman and Turkish history. • Don't miss the fun of exploring Istiklal Street in Istanbul at night while riding the old red tram and exploring its magnificence, as well as shopping and buying souvenirs from Istiklal Street stores in Istanbul. You can enjoy lunch in the best restaurants of Istiklal Street, Istanbul, as it has a wide reputation and standing as the restaurants vary between expensive and inexpensive, and there are restaurants devoted to well-known Turkish sweets. Watch the magnificence of architectural design in antiquity by exploring the Church of St. Anthony of Padova, which is on the street, where it was designed in the magnificent Gothic Venetian style Enjoy watching talented paintings on the walls where Istanbul Istiklal Street is famous for its photography, drawing and graffiti along the streets and alleys, this is the perfect place to get special shots of daily life in Istanbul. • Visit the famous Pera Museum, which has many impressive international and local exhibits, located in the heart of Istiklal Street, Turkey. • One minute away from Istiklal Street, you can visit the Galatasaray Bath and enjoy an unforgettable Turkish bath, or you can get a deeper insight into the history and civilization of Istanbul by visiting the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art or the Istanbul Wax Museum which are located near the street, and you can also pass a street The famous Taksim, and the magnificent Galata Tower   Istiklal Street shops in Istanbul is one of the most famous Istanbul clothing markets, as Turkey is famous for its luxurious and valuable stores that include the most prestigious international brands, and it is visited by thousands of visitors daily because of the great features and value they find in it. On Istiklal Street on your right and you will find a large number of shops such as food stores, clothes, shoes, antiques and antiques, sweets, palmistry, cafes and others, and we can say that Istiklal Street, which is located in Taksim Istanbul, is one of the most important factors to stimulate tourism in Istanbul, it is A vital area they call the heart of Istanbul ...