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Galata Tower

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Galata Tower

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Location: Istanbul, Turkey

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1. Galata Tower – View of Hagia Sophia loop from Taksim

10.6km

02:51

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.8

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2. Istiklal Caddesi (historic district) – Galata Tower loop from Taksim

21.5km

05:34

130m

Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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(8)

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3. Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) – Galata Tower loop from Sirkeci

8.01km

02:12

130m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Becker

June 21, 2022

After a sweaty ascent, crowds of tourists queuing to climb the tower.

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Ute

November 14, 2022

Very nice tower!

Unfortunately, the queue to get to the tower was so long that we would probably still be there now (1 day later) if we hadn't turned off.

So I mean don't go there on Sundays when the weather is nice. It's better during the week.

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RS7

June 20, 2025

Turkey's skyline is filled with towers and fortresses that still buzz with the sound of war flutes. One of the most dominant among them is the Galata Tower. Built in the 13th century AD by the Byzantine Emperor Justinian the Great, it served as a watchtower for several decades. Later, in 1267, the Geonesian colony fortified the Pera region and built the Galata Citadel. The Galata Tower stood at the highest point of the fortress complex, next to the walls of Galata. This place has survived several wars, storms, earthquakes, reconstructions, and restorations, and tells many stories in many languages. Located in the famous Beyoglu district, the Galata Tower is a must-see on any tour of Istanbul.

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Location: Istanbul, Turkey

Galata Tower

1. Galata Tower – View of Hagia Sophia loop from Taksim

2. Istiklal Caddesi (historic district) – Galata Tower loop from Taksim

3. Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) – Galata Tower loop from Sirkeci

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