Beyazıt Square

Beyazıt Square is a notable place in Istanbul. It is named after Bayezid II.. Beyazıt Square lies to the north of Ordu Caddesi in the district of Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey. Officially named Freedom Square, it is more generally known as Beyazıt Square after the early Ottoman Bayezid II Mosque on one side. The square is the former site of the Forum of Theodosius built by Constantine the Great. In 1960 with the proposal of Turgut Cansever, Beyazıt Square was given a new form but