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Galata Tower has dominated Beyoğlu'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 a restaurant,
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).
If you want the full effect, be
here at the time of a call
to prayer, preferably
the sunset call. More...
The balcony is open
daily from 9 am to 5 pm (7 pm in summer). There's an admission fee.
Here's the Galata Tower website.
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The big stone
tower, with its conical top,
is a landmark on Istanbul's
skyline.
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