Certainly one of Istanbul's most iconic structures, the Galata Tower was first built during the Byzantine era, rebuilt by the Genoese, who gave it the stone mesh exterior it still possesses today ...

April’s full pink moon dazzled skywatchers on April 12, 2025, rising just after sunset to illuminate Here are the best photos ...

One drawback is that it’s pretty low on the hill upon which Galata Tower rests, with many other Istanbul landmarks in Beyoğlu further beyond that. I spent my first couple of days trudging up ...

as it makes stops near must-visit sights like Galata Tower, Istanbul Modern and the Hagia Sophia. One-time rides on any tram line will set you back about 15 Turkish lira (approximately 55 cents).

Spread across two continents and between two seas, Istanbul is a city of empires past. The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower are just some of the many historic structures ...

This small boutique-hotel is situated just two blocks from Galata Tower in a historic, primarily Jewish neighborhood of hilly cobblestoned streets lined by centuries-old buildings that now house ...

Known to be perhaps the go-to jazz bar, Nardis is situated at the foot of the Galata Tower and features live jazz music from local and international acts... A newcomer to the Istanbul jazz scene ...