The Megaolos Prygros [Great Tower, as the Byzantines called it]. The Christea Turris [as the Genoses who built it named it], the Old Tower of Galata stands on the north side of the Golden Horn inside the citadel of Galata. The purpose of the tower was to raise and lower a great chain across the Horn. But that tower was destroyed in 1204 allowing Dodge Dandalo to sack the city.
The current tower of Galata [Galata Kulesi in Turkish] is a medieval 9 story fortified tower built to replace the old one in 1348 during the Genoese colony expansion. Lucky for us there's an elevator and some great panoramic views of the city.
The tower.
There's a nice water fountain across from the base.
Looking up from the one door.
There's a restaurant on top of the tower....dancers and music and tons of views.
Looking at the roof.
Views of the sprawling city.
Looking at the Topkapi, The Hagia Sophia and the Sultanhamet. LOVE the terraces.
Looking like the Golden Gate, Europe to Asia.
More views.
There are many very sweet apartments with terraces, the drawback would be all of the nice tourists looking at you ALL day long....every day..........
The base of the tower leading down very steep hills to Karakoy
Looking back up from not even half way down the street.
You can take the Tunnel instead of walking to Galata Bridge....160 seconds vs a one hour walk, but it's fun getting lost in the maze of streets.
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