Istanbul

Taksim Square

• 18 Dec 2007 01:59
• restaurants, istiklal street, istiklal avenue, beyoglu, taksim, taksim square, taksim meydani, istiklal caddesi, tunel, hotels, clubs, nostalgical tram

Taksim Square (Turkish: Taksim Meydani) situated in the European part of Istanbul,in Beyoglu district,is a major shopping, tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul, and

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Museum of Classical Literature

• 05 Nov 2009 11:42
• karakoy, tunel, Museum of Classical Literature, Classical Literature

This is more commonly known as the Galata Mevlevihanesi or Whirling Dervish Monastery. The whirling dervishes, a mystic Sufi sect that follow the teachings of Celaleddin Rumi (1207-73), were banned in the early days of the Republic, hence the alternative name for their Istanbul headquarters. Dervishes still perform their ritual dance (sema) for visitors on Sunday afternoons (check for details and book ahead). They also perform three evenings a week at an exhibition hall in Sirkeci railway station.

Galip Dede Caddesi 15, TunelTel: (0212) 245 4141.Opening hours: Wed-Mon 09:30-17:00.Admission charge.

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