One of the most colorful regions in Istanbul is Galata. Located just on the side of the famous Golden Horn, this beautiful area welcomes different religions and ethnicities for more than centuries. The Galata Tower also stands in this region, watching Istanbul for more than 600 years.
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Beautiful Area
Social and Cultural Hub
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Galata Tower
Galata stands on the other side of the Golden Horn, which is also the place it takes its first recorded name. Pera was the first name of this place which means ''the other side''.
Starting from the beginning of the Roman Era, Galata had two importance.The first one was that this was the most important port as the water here was more stable than the Bosphorus.
Bosphorus is an important trade route between the Black Sea and Sea of Marmara, but the big problem was the currents being powerful and unpredictable. As a result, there was a significant need for a safe harbor.
Golden Horn was a natural harbor and a vital place, especially for the navy of the Romans. It is a bay with only one entrance from the Bosphorus. As this was not an open sea, there was nowhere to go in case of an attack.
Open everyday between 08:30 - 00:00 Last entrance is at 23: 00
The approximate duration is 45-60
Please meet your guide at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour start time.
Galata Tower Istanbul is located in Galata District.Bereketzade,Galata Kulesi, 34421 Beyoğlu / İstanbul
Galata Tower is the oldest human-made tower in Istanbul. It goes back to the 14th century.
Galata Tower is one of the most beautiful panoramic viewpoints in Istanbul. It also has a restaurant serving tasty meals with the same view.
You can find tour hours at 'Hours & Meeting 'section.Please meet your guide at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour start time.
The entrance fee for Galata Tower is 100 TL per person. It is free for Istanbul Go- Ppass holders.
Galata Tower is on the European side of Istanbul.
You can go up to Galata Tower by elevators. There are two floors that you have to use the stairs at the top of the tower for a panoramic balcony.