Independence Street, known as Istanbul's Champs Avenue, began near the Galata Bridge Tower and ended in Taksim Square, which occupied an important position in the political, economic and cultural life of the entire Ottoman Empire. On both sides of the street are Istanbul's famous buildings, including various churches, consulates, famous hotels and so on. This elegant pedestrian street, about 3 kilometers long, along which there are many boutiques, shops, cafes, bars, pastries, chocolate shops and restaurants, has attracted a large number of local and foreign tourists.