Galata Tower
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The Galata Tower (or Galata Kulesi), also known as the Christea Turris or Tower of Christ was rebuilt in 1348 by the Genoese colony in Constantinople. According to legend, it was the starting site of the first intercontinental flight when Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi used a glider to cross the Bosphorus. It was damaged several times during its history until the Ottomans decided not to keep rebuilding the roof, but during the last renovation in the 1960s, the roof was added once more - this time made of concrete, not wood. Visitors can take the elevator up to the viewing platform to enjoy the views of Istanbul or enjoy a delicious meal in the restaurant at the top.
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North bank with Galata Tower in the background | Ulmon: CC-BY-NC-SA 2.0
The Galata Tower in Istanbul
The cylindrical tower to this day characterizes the skyline of the north shore at the Golden HornTop of the Galata Tower | Flickr: Jerzy Kociatkiewicz CC-BY-SA 2.0
History
The predecessor of today's Galata Tower was built as early as 528 during the reign of Justinian I. After it was destroyed during the conquest of Constantinople by the Crusaders in 1204, the Genoese rebuilt it as part of their fortifications during the days of their rule. During the Ottoman Empire, the tower served as a base for the Janissaries, a prison and a watchtower. In 1967, the historic structure was last restored to its original state.
Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi
It is told that the universal genius Ahmet Çelebi succeeded in 1638 in a 1.8 mile (3 km) long gliding flight over the Bosporus with self-built artificial wings. He took off from the Galata Tower and flew across the strait between Europe and Asia to today's Doğancılar Park. This would be the first intercontinental flight.View from the Galata Tower | Ulmon: CC-BY-NC-SA 2.0
The Galata Tower Today: The Best Viewpoint in Istanbul
There are a total of nine floors in the tower, with the last two floors housing a restaurant with 360˚ view and the view deck. An elevator leads from the first floor to the seventh floor, the rest of the way up has to be done by stairs.
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Bereketzade Mahallesi
Galata Kulesi Sk.
34421 Beyoğlu/İstanbul
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