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Galata Tower has dominated Beyoglu's
skyline since 1348 and still offers
the best panoramic views of
the city. Above, the Golden
Horn, Seraglio Point and Old
Istanbul as seen from Galata
Tower (looking south).
Originally named the Tower of Christ,
it was the highpoint in the city walls
of the Genoese colony called Galata.Most
of the walls are long gone, but the
great tower remains.
Until the 1960s it was a fire lookout
tower. Now the upper floors hold an
uninteresting restaurant-nightclub,
and a panorama balcony.
The panorama balcony, encircling
the highest row of windows, is narrow,
open to the weather, and not recommended
for anyone suffering from acrophobia
(fear of heights). The balcony is open
daily from 9 am to 5 pm (7 pm in summer)
for a few liras (half price on Monday).
Here's the Galata Tower website.
Want to stay in a rental apartment/flat
to let near Galata Tower? Click
here.
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The big stone
tower, with its conical top,
is a landmark on Istanbul's
skyline.
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