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Galata Tower is a historic tower located in Istanbul that has stood as a prominent landmark in the city for centuries. It remains significant as an important part of Istanbul's architectural heritage and a notable point of reference in the urban landscape.
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Official website
Galata Tower Museum
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Encyclopedic overview
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.
History
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