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The Galata Tower, officially the Galata Tower Museum, is an old Genoese tower in the Galata part of the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. Built as a watchtower at the highest point of the Walls of Galata, the tower is now an exhibition space and museum, and a symbol of Beyoğlu and Istanbul.
attractions: Galata Bridge, Galataport Istanbul, Çiçek Pasajı, St. Anthony of Padua Church, Yeni Cami Mosque, Haliç Metro Köprüsü, Eminonu Pier Kadikoy, Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, Eminönü Meydanı, Pera Museum, restaurants: Karaköy Güllüoğlu - Nadir Güllü, WAMA'S, Hafız Mustafa 1864 Galataport, Galata Sanat Restaurant, Arada Cafe, Hamdi Restaurant - Eminönü, İBB Cihangir Sosyal Tesisleri, Viyana Kahvesi, Midpoint, Esmer Chef Beyoğlu
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The Galata Tower, officially the Galata Tower Museum, is an old Genoese tower in the Galata part of the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. Built as a watchtower at the highest point of the Walls of Galata, the tower is now an exhibition space and museum, and a symbol of Beyoğlu and Istanbul.
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🏰️ Galata Tower, Guarding the Ebb and Flow of the Golden Horn 🌊🌉
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Magnificent scenes in Galata Tower
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The Sunset at Galata Tower 🌇 is Truly Breathtaking – Highly Recommend
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Places you must visit when In Istanbul, Turkey 🇹🇷 📍Blue mosque 📍Taht Istanbul 📍Balat 📍Suleymaniye 📍Galata Tower 📍Dolmabahce Palace 📍Hagia Sophia Have you been to Istanbul or is it in your bucket list ? Follow @thedreamerchandni for more travel reels! #turkeytravel #istanbulturkey #placestovisit #explorepage #exploreturkey #türkiyem🇹🇷 #turkeyinstagram #istanbultrip #istanbullovers #travelbloger #travelblogs #travelbabes
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Two must visit places in Istanbul 🇹🇷 📍Balat, Istanbul - Balat is one of the most colorful neighborhoods of Istanbul. This old district is filled with beautiful colored wooden houses and cafes that will instantly give you feel good vibes ! 📍Galata Tower - The Galata Tower is one the Istanbul’s most iconic visuals and offers an incredible views of Istanbul. There are four ways to get from Balat to Galata tower by ferry, tram, taxi or foot! 👗 @sheinofficial #visitistanbul #türkiye #turkeytravel #exploreistanbul #istanbullovers #balatistanbul #galatatower #turkeytourism #turkey🇹🇷
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save for a perfect day in Istanbul! 👇 🇹🇷 Istanbul is one of my favorite cities in the world! I’d recommend at least 2-3 days minimum Here’s what I’d recommend for your first full day: 🌞 8 - 8:30 am: explore Sultanahmet Square before the crowds arrive 🕌 8:30 - 9 am: visit the Hagia Sophia - as of Jan 2024 it’s 25 € to enter! 💙 9 - 9:15 am: visit the Blue Mosque 🍳 9:30 - 10:30 am: have a Turkish breakfast at Seven Hills Restaurant rooftop 🛍️ 10:30 - 12 pm: explore the Grand Bazaar 🥖 12 - 12:15pm: grab borek at Gel Gel for a snack 🚋 12:15-12:30 pm: take metro to Suleymaniye Mosque 🕌 12:30 - 1:30 pm: explore Süleymaniye Mosque 🚋 1:30 - 2 pm: take metro to Istiklal Ave 🛣️ 2 - 3 pm: wander & shop 🧼 3 - 5:30 pm: enjoy a Turkish bath at Aga Hamam (you’ll need reservations!) 🧀 5:30 - 6:30 pm: get a cheese croissant from Viyana and hot helva from Helvaci Ali 🌆 6:30 - 7:30 pm: go up Galata Tower for amazing views of the city at Golden Hour 🌉 7:30 - 8:15 pm: stroll Galata Bridge to watch the fishermen and sunset 🥘 8:15 - 9:30 pm: dinner at a rooftop restaurant like Karakoy Afrodit 🍨 9:30 - 10:00 pm: Baklava from Karakoy Gulluoglu for dessert 🫶 if you found this post helpful, don’t forget to like it and tap follow! it helps more than you know and I promise to always share the best useful travel info 🥹 #istanbul #turkey #turkiye #gotürkiye #turkey🇹🇷 #visitturkey #turkeytravel #turkeytrip #istanbulturkey #traveltips
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Phone
+90 212 249 03 44
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Website
muze.gov.tr
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