Galata Tower

Entrance Fee : 30 Turkish Liras

Visiting Hours :
Winter Schedule » 1 Nov – 1 Apr | 10:00 – 19:00
Summer Schedule » 1 Apr – 1 Nov | 10:00 – 22:00

Open everyday of the week

Address : Bereketzade, Galata kulesi, 34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul

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Masterpiece Of The History Of Architecture

Considered among the oldest towers in the world and one of the symbols of Istanbul, Galata Tower was included in the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2013. Galata Tower, one of the most important structures that make up the silhouette of Istanbul, was used as a long-term fire watchtower and was named Galata Fire Tower.

Galata Tower was first built by the Byzantine Emperor Justinianos in 507-508 AD. The Genoese rebuilt the current tower in 1348-49. The tower was raised between 1445 and 46 years. It was damaged by an earthquake in the 1500’s and was repaired by Architect Murad bin Hayreddin. III. After the tower is repaired during the Selim period, a bay window is added to the upper floor of the tower. In 1831, the tower suffered another fire, II. Mahmut rises two more floors above the tower and the top of the tower is covered with the famous cone-shaped roof cover. The building was last repaired in 1967.