Galata Tower
Istanbul's most important entertainment venues is located in Istiklal Street in Taksim when the tunnel towards the direction; Independence in the end if you follow Galip Dede Street on your right after a while you will encounter a huge structure.
Which is described as gigantic and one hundred and forty meters above sea level, the "Galata Tower", is sixty-one feet tall. About nine meters in diameter with wall thickness of the historic structure is close to four meters. If the weight is believed to be about ten thousand tons.
Historical Galata Tower
In the first half the sixth century by the Byzantine Emperor Anastasius believed to have been built without the "Galata Tower" , made entirely of wood and was used as a lighthouse. On the fourth hundred years of domination by the Genoese built again "Galata Tower "was formed, this time of stone masonry. Date with success in a business notorious Genoese tower, "Tower of Christ "was given the name, and then one of the commercial centers of the Golden Horn" Galata Tower "were kept under control thanks.
Conquest of Istanbul by Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror as a natural consequence of "Galata Tower" is history in the Ottoman Empire. In the sixteenth century Galata Tower; Kasimpasa Shipyard operated Christian prisoners of war has been turned into a place where the hosting. Then, on the orders of the Sultan Murad III established an observatory, but in the last quarter of the sixteenth century to the activities of the observatory was terminated.
In the seventeenth century, first flying in history as the last Turkish Hezarfen Ahmed Chalabi, i own production with the eagle's wings and took off the top of the Galata Tower to Üsküdar district was able to fly. In this way, I'm here I'm here redolent of the Galata Tower, to be told for centuries served as host to a historic event.
Occurred in the nineteenth century, "Galata fire" unusable during the Galata Tower; period, was rebuilt by the ruler Mahmoud. Now mark this historic building used to attribute tower; Without a major modification to the Republican Period has remained.
While pointing calendar year 1965 through a major overhaul "Galata Tower"; Two years later (in 1967) received its final form today, was opened to domestic and foreign tourists. Building the historic Galata district was given the name of the tower in this period. So, as supposed in this building during the Ottoman period or in previous periods "Galata Tower" is not called.
How to Get to the Galata Tower?
Giving the name to the historic district of Galata Tower Galata; Istanbul Province, located in the Fatih district of Karaköy district is located adjacent to the boundaries. The ferry ride from Kadikoy district on the Asian side with the mast as you can come to Karaköy, Eminönü district, before a short walk to reach Karakoy, then you can have the Galata district.
If you want to go to the tower from Taksim said as we stated at the beginning of our walk up to the end of Istiklal Street; Following Galip Dede Street you will find this historic artificial.
Galata Tower Entrance Fee
Citizens of the Republic of Turkey will visit the Galata Tower by £ 5.5, £ 11 in return for foreign tourists visiting Istanbul, the 360-degree bird's eye can see. Visit the Galata Tower in the Museumcard is not valid.
Iftar at Galata Tower
Galata Tower is operated by a private company; In Islam, the sultan declared as eleven months for Ramadan Iftar menu and serve. Even if you are not fasting, prayer fulfills, space, mystical and enchanting music playing in the air accompanied the meal that you will experience unforgettable moments.
Which is open to visitors every day except the month of Ramadan "Galata Tower Restaurant"; The delicious dishes of Turkish and Ottoman Cuisine and continues to live a different experience.
We hope you one day see the Galata Tower or the opportunity to re-visit this historical place through the eyes of the world and you can enjoy.
