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Galata Tower, a landmark tower in Istanbul

📍Address: Address: Bereketzade, Galata, Beyoğlu District, Istanbul, Turkey Located at the highest point of Galata, it offers a clear view of the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus Strait. 🧭 Highlights and Attractions A 360° panoramic view of the building offers panoramic views of the Istanbul skyline, including the Golden Horn, Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and the Blue Mosque. There's a fee to go up the tower, but we didn't go up. We just walked around the grounds. It's quite lively all day long. There are lots of restaurants, snacks, and souvenirs. It's a pleasant walk, but a bit tiring. The walkway is very steep, lol. #istanbul #galatatower #turkey
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