Galata Tower; Decoding the history of Istanbul with stunning views!

Galata Tower is one of the most famous sights in Istanbul and is known as one of the symbols of the city. This tower, which is located in Galata neighborhood, was built in 1348 AD by the people of Genoa, Italy. At first, this building was called “Christ Tower”. Galata Tower, with a height of about 67 meters, was considered the tallest building in Istanbul at the time of its construction and was used as an observation tower and a place to control the movement of ships. With its cylindrical structure and conical roof, this tower is one of the most prominent examples of medieval architecture in Istanbul.

Galata Tower has been used as a prison, observatory and watchtower throughout its history. Today, this tower has become one of the popular tourist attractions of Istanbul, and visitors can see unique views of the city and the Bosphorus from its top. Galata Tower, with its special lighting at night, gives a stunning effect to the city and with its lively atmosphere, it is a wonderful place to explore.

Below we will see a short video of Galata Tower.

_{Cover photo source: website galata-tower.com; Photographer: Unknown}