About Galata Tower
The Galata Tower (Turkish: Galata Kulesi), officially the Galata Tower Museum (Turkish: Galata Kulesi Müzesi), is a medieval Genoese tower in the Galata part of the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. Built as a watchtower at the highest point of the mostly demolished Walls of Galata, the tower is now an exhibition space and museum, and a symbol of Beyoğlu and Istanbul.
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Location and Access
Galata Tower is located in Beyoğlu district, İstanbul. Coordinates are 41.02563, 28.97415. You can get directions from the map below. You can request a licensed local guide for İstanbul.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick Facts
- Province İstanbul
- District Beyoğlu
- Category Historical Places
- Period Ceneviz · 1348
- Opening hours Müze çalışma saatlerine tabidir
- Entrance Ücretli
- Visit duration 45 dakika
- Best season Yıl boyu · gün batımı
- Coordinates 41.02563, 28.97415
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