Galata Tower HIDDEN Past Revealed!

#travel #galatatower #istambul #galatatatover #galatakulesi #history #turkey #istanbul #turkishheritage #istanbulturkey #tourdeGalata برج غلطة# #турция #Галатская башня #travel #туркие #турецкаяреспублика #加拉塔塔 #ChristeaTurris It is a medieval stone tower located in the Galata district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the city’s most iconic landmarks and offers panoramic views of Istanbul. The Galata Tower was built in 1348 during the Genoese colony of Constantinople. Originally called “Christea Turris“ (Tower of Jesus), the tower served various purposes over the centuries, including a watchtower, prison, and observatory. The tower is 67 meters high, has a conical top and a cylindrical body. It is constructed mainly of stone, and its walls are approximately meters thick at the base. The tower consists of nine floors, including two observation decks that offer magnificent views of the Bosphorus a