Galata tower is a great place to see a panoramic view of Istanbul. You can either take the tram to Galata or walk across the Galata Bridge which crosses the Golden Horn. The Galata area is rather hilly so if you walk, I recommend good walking shoes. The line was rather long but moved rather quickly and was worth the...
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Ranked #27 of 179 attractions in Istanbul
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Type: Historic Sites, Observation Decks/ Towers
Activities: Antiquing
Fee: Yes
Description: Built in 500 A.D., Galata Tower is one of the dominating landmarks of Istanbul. It was used as a watchtower to help defend the city.
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Great building - lift take you to the top where you can enjoy a 360° vieuw of the old city.
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Turkish citizen pay 6 TL entry.
Foreign citizen pay 12 TL entry.
As mentionned aerlier (Dolmabahçe Palace - same rules !!!!) I consider this as a discrimination towards foreign citizens.....
I cannot accept such things happening in...
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I was lucky to visit this place an hour before sunset, so i so the bosphorus at day and night, the 360 view of Istanbul was beautiful. worth the visit,.
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No question this is an important landmark so you should definitely visit this area. Rather than paying to go up to the top of the Tower, you can go and have a relaxing drink on the Terrace of the Anemone Hotel next door. In the basement of the hotel they have an amazing Turkish tasting centre for wine and cheese....
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get best pictures of ıstanbul from top and get one of the best menus inside with perspective of city
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After a long queue to get in to the lift which took us almost to the top you needed a lot of energy to climb the stairs to the top but WOW when you went out onto the ledge the view was wonderful. Try and go as the sun is going down and it sets over the old town of...
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it takes some entry fee to go up with the lift on the top of the Tower.But from there you have to go up another floor to the viewing gallery.
1)No tension for luggage.If you have you can take them up in lift and keep them at cafetaria
2)Do not miss a tea at the cafetaria.it is only 6TL.You can...
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Walk up that hill, take that elevator and prepare to be astonished by the allround view from the top terrace that goes around the tower. Even the view from the bathroom windows is incredible!
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It is one of the best places to take a birds eye view to the city.
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Don't worry.... there is an elevator to get you to the top of the tower. From there you can walk to see a 360 degree view of the city. Be sure to have a camera to capture an amazing view of the city. You will be able to take beautiful pictures containing the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque,...
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