Galata Tower
September 4, 2021 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 23 °CThen take the elevator to the sixth floor. Then by stairs a little higher and then we could admire the beautiful view of Istanbul from the tower.Read more
Then take the elevator to the sixth floor. Then by stairs a little higher and then we could admire the beautiful view of Istanbul from the tower.Read more
After an extensive visit we started the descent by stairs. The souvenirs for sale were downstairs.
Once outside we went back to the nostalgic tramway station taking many pictures of the nice shopping streets and many restaurants and impressive sideRead more
Taksim.
We ended up at the Galata Bridge and the Bosphorus. A beautiful sight all those boats on the water and all those fishing people on the bridge. It was busy here anyway with all theRead more
Unfortunately we didn't get to actually visit this palace, but it would certainly have been worth a visit. Fortunately, we were able to catch a glimpse of it thisRead more
The same goes for the Maiden's Tower or Leander Tower as it is also called.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maiden's_Tower
After the boat trip, first have some food and drink in this cozy, but busy restaurant before continuing to our next visit, the Hagia Sophia.
Immediately after crossing the Galata Bridge, on the left side of the historic peninsula, is the New Mosque (Yeni Valide Camii).
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Mosque,_Ist…