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Istanbul’s main square will be transformed

Istanbul’s main square will be transformed

Turkey’s Istanbul is in full swing transformation of the main square of Taksim.

So, a new mosque is being built on Taksim. The construction began a year ago and now they are working on the main dome and minarets. According to the mayor of Beyoglu district, Ahmet Demirsan, the construction is proceeding at an accelerated pace.

In addition, in the near future, a new cultural center will be built on the main square of the city. Ataturk. It will be a landmark building in which a new opera house will be located. 
Completion of all work is scheduled for the end of 2019. 

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan highly appreciated the work on settling Taksim.

"This is a multi-purpose project that will become another place in Turkey that attracts tourists," said the head of the Turkish Republic.

19.02.2018

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