What's Merkez Like?
If you're in search of the perfect area to explore, consider Merkez. Taksim Square and Galata Tower are a couple of the top places in the larger area worth a visit. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace.
How to Get to Merkez
Flying to:
- Istanbul Airport (IST), 16.4 mi (26.3 km) from Merkez
- Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Intl. Airport (SAW), 23.5 mi (37.8 km) from Merkez
Things to See and Do in and around Merkez
Things to See near Merkez:
- Taksim Square (4.1 mi/6.7 km away)
- Galata Tower (4 mi/6.4 km away)
- Topkapi Palace (5 mi/8 km away)
- Hagia Sophia (5 mi/8 km away)
- Eyup Sultan Mosque (1.4 mi/2.2 km away)
Things to Do near Merkez:
- Grand Bazaar (4.4 mi/7.1 km away)
- Forum Istanbul (1 mi/1.7 km away)
- Vialand Tema Park (1.1 mi/1.8 km away)
- Pierre Loti Tepesi (1.2 mi/2 km away)
- Miniaturk (2.2 mi/3.5 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit Istanbul?
- Hottest months: August, July, June, September (average 75°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, March, December (average 47°F)
- Rainiest months: January, December, October, February (average 3 inches of rainfall)