North and uphill from spreading Galata and Karaköy, the district of Taksim (Beyoglu) is the beating heart of modern İstanbul. Locals head in especially droves to Istiklal Caddesi, to shop, wine and dine, take in a film, club, gig or gallery. So, too, make an ever-increasing number of visitors, who choose themselves here to make use of the nightlife.
Beyoglu’s most important part, Istiklal Caddesi, boasts a sweety antique tramway, and with life virtually twenty-four hours a day. Massive Taksim Square, at its northern end, is regarded as a symbol of the secular Turkish Republic, and holds numerous hotels as well as traditional bus and metro terminals. Side streets hereabouts are host to scores of lively bars, clubs and restaurants, many of which stay open until six in the morning.
Beyoglu’s most important part, Istiklal Caddesi, boasts a sweety antique tramway, and with life virtually twenty-four hours a day. Massive Taksim Square, at its northern end, is regarded as a symbol of the secular Turkish Republic, and holds numerous hotels as well as traditional bus and metro terminals. Side streets hereabouts are host to scores of lively bars, clubs and restaurants, many of which stay open until six in the morning.
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