Galata Tower is one of the most iconic symbols of Istanbul. It also features to be one of the highest and oldest towers in the city offering breathtaking views of the Golden Horn, Historic Peninsula and an expansive view of the Bosphorus.
This famous observatory tower gets its name from the area where it is situated, Galata District in Beyoğlu, Istanbul. At the top of the Galata Tower, we walk out to enjoy a panoramic landscape just in time for the sun to set over the Golden Horn.
Galata Tower, which is one of the oldest towers in the world, was added to UNESCO Tentative List in 2020, and has undergone extensive renovations to include museum spaces, galleries, and a two storey lookout and observation deck.
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