The Galata
Tower ( Christea
Turris, Tower
of
Christ )
is a medieval stone tower to the north of the junction of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus. It is one of the city's most striking landmarks. The high, cone-capped cylinder dominates the skyline and offers a panoramic vista of Istanbul. |
The Galata Tower in Istanbul |
The Galata Tower in Istanbul |
The Tower in Istanbul |
The
Galata Bridge from the Galata Tower
|
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