The Galata TowerWhere is The Galata Tower? Galata Tower can be seen from various parts of Istanbul has been a symbol of Galata. It is a legacy of the Genoese colony that maintained commercial links between the Byzantines and Ottomans with thee European countries. From the Galata tower you have a commanding view over Istanbul from Prince Islands in the Sea of Marmara, to the Istanbul Strait and Golden Horn. History of The Galata Tower Galata Tower was orginally built in 1348 by Genoese. Genoese used to look out for their approaching commercial ships as well as for enemies. Galata Tower is still intact today. It used sometimes as a warehouse and sometimes as a prison by the Ottomans. If you pay a small fee you can climb to the observation platform where you can see magnificant view of Istanbul. How to Go The Galata Tower? You can walk from Taksim square the road of Istiklal Street or you can go from Tophane in Karaköy to Taksim. What Eating Galata Kulesinde İstanbulun eşsiz manzarasını izlerken yemek yiyebileceğiniz restaurant mevcuttur. Galata Kulesi Restaurant Adres: Galata Kulesi, Beyoğlu Important infos of The Galata Tower Galata Tower entry prices?
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Kemeraltı Bus Station - Beyoğlu - 0,24 km
BEYOĞLU Funicular Station - Beyoğlu - 0,35 km
TOPHANE Tram Station - Beyoğlu - 0,56 km
Şişhane Metro İstasyonu Subway Station - Beyoğlu - 0,59 km
ODAKULE-TEPEBAŞI Nostalgic Tram Station - Beyoğlu - 0,72 km
SİRKECİ Car Ferry Station - Fatih - 1,00 km
MARMARAY SİRKECİ İSTASYONU - Fatih - 1,17 km
SİRKECİ Suburban Rail Station - Eminönü - 1,18 km
KABATAŞ Fast Ferry Station - Beşiktaş - 1,88 km