Taksim (M2) - Istanbul, Turkey
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member puczmeloun
N 41° 02.220 E 028° 59.151
35T E 666924 N 4544764
Underground station called Taksim at Metro line M2
Waymark Code: WMGP09
Location: Türkiye
Date Posted: 03/26/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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Taksim Square...
...situated in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul, with the central station of the Istanbul Metro network. Taksim Square is also the location of the Monument of the Republic (Turkish: Cumhuriyet Aniti) which was crafted by the famous Italian sculptor Pietro Canonica and inaugurated in 1928. The monument commemorates the 5th anniversary of the foundation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923, following the Turkish War of Independence.
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Metro line M2
The M2 is a rapid transit service of the Istanbul Metro. It runs underneath the north-south Büyükdere Avenue. The M2 starts at Haciosman near Sariyer and ends at Sishane in Beyoglu. There is a shuttle which services a branch from Sanayi Mahllesi to Seyrantepe, where the Türk Telekom Arena is located. The M2 has operated from 6:15 am to 12:00 am everyday.
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Is there other puplic transportation in the area?: Yes

What level is the station?: Below street level

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