The oldest and most beautiful tower of Istanbul was constructed in 528 by the Emperor Justinian. The tower was damaged in 1261. In 1349 the Genoese have constructed a new tower on the site of the earlier tower. In 1446 the building was restored and supported by retaining walls.
The tower measures 61m. from the ground and 140 m. from the sea level. The inner diameter is 8.95 m. while the walls have a thickness of 3.75 m. Three floors of the tower are constructed in the style of the Genoese and the upper parts in the Turkish style.
Galata Tower Restaurant
Indoor restaurant and cafeteria cap. 100, Night Club cap. 135, Parking, Turkish & French and international cuisines, sea food and meat dishes. Specialities are Celebi and sultan Kebap, special wine. a la carte service, all kinds of drinks, open buffet. Live music, Turkish fasil and pop, view of Bosphorus, Marmara Sea, old Istanbul, and Golden Horn from historical tower, 3 km to Taksim. All credit cards accepted.
