Taksim Square, Istanbul’s most iconic square, symbolizes modernity, culture, and public life. At its center, the Republic Monument, designed by Pietro Canonica in 1928, honors the Turkish Republic’s founding, featuring Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, İsmet İnönü, and Fevzi Çakmak. A site of national celebrations and civic gatherings, Taksim also hosts cultural landmarks like the Cumhuriyet Museum, the newly built Taksim Mosque, and the Atatürk Cultural Center. As the gateway to Istiklal Avenue, with its historic tramways, cafés, and theaters, Taksim Meydanı remains the vibrant heart of Istanbul, where history and modernity converge.