Galata Tower
A historic watchtower, now a museum, known for some of the best views in Istanbul. Lines are long; an audio guide is available at the entrance.
Galata Tower appears in 5 of the 8 Istanbul vlogs we indexed, first in 2018, most recently in 2024.
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- touropia
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A 219-foot medieval stone tower built in 1348, once the tallest building in Istanbul.
- World Wild Hearts
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- Exotic Vacation
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Entry is around 6 USD; go at dusk to watch the city lights come on.
Staying in Galata near the tower is the top pick for accommodation; going up top is called full tourist mode.
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