Coins in Taksim: In the Footsteps of a Tradition

In the Trail of a Traditional Tradition: Money on the Walls of Taksim

An interesting tradition that has been ongoing for years in a döner shop in the crowded and colorful streets of Taksim continues to surprise both local and foreign visitors. This place, covered with money on the walls, has become an address for unforgettable memories and interesting sights.

Walls Filled with Money

The sight that greets everyone entering the döner shop, which has been operating in Taksim since 1974, is a collection of walls filled with money. This tradition, which started years ago when a Swiss tourist put money on the wall, excites visitors. Every tourist who visits tries to find an empty space on the wall to leave a memory for themselves and contributes to this interesting tradition.

The Happiness of the Business Owner

The business owner states that the money on the walls is not only important for tourists but also an important memory for themselves. The business owner, who shares the happiness he feels when a customer who left money years ago comes back and sees their money on the wall, emphasizes that this tradition also makes them happy.

One of the employees of the business, Hayri Taş, says that there are those who take the money without being noticed but they fill the empty spaces. Taş, stating that this money collection provides a beautiful communication and memory sharing among tourists, describes the happiness visitors feel when they come back years later and see the money on the wall.