Istanbul Walking Tour, Galata Neighborhood | 4K HDR

This walking tour was recorded on Monday, July 10th, 2023 starting at 18:00

Galata Tower
Galata Tower is one of the symbols of Istanbul and it is situated in Galata, on a hill seeing the historical peninsula of Istanbul from A-Z. The origin of the Galata Tower goes back to the fifth century CE when Byzantines built a wooden tower named Magalos Pyrgos (Great Tower) in order to control the city of Constantinople and the Golden Horn. Due to the fires, earthquakes, and the Sack of Constantinople by the Fourth Crusaders in 1204 the wooden tower was completely destroyed.

In 1348, the Genoese community living in the district of Pera (Galata) built today’s Galata Tower and named it Christea Turris (Tower of Christ). Galata Tower is a cylindrical tower made from stone and it is approximately 67 meters long.

Galata Tower was the tallest building in Istanbul until the construction of Beyazıt Tower in 1749. During the Ottoman period, Galata Tower functioned as a jail, observatory house, and watchtower. After the restorations took place in 1960, Galata Tower was commercialized and opened to the public. Today, the tower functions as a 360-degree viewing platform of Istanbul.

Galata Bridge
The Galata Bridge is a bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. The bridge connects the neighborhoods of Karaköy and Eminönü on the European side of Istanbul and is an important transportation route for both pedestrians and vehicles.

The Galata Bridge has a long and interesting history. The first bridge on the site was built in the 19th century and was a wooden bridge that could be opened to allow ships to pass through. In the 1960s, the bridge was replaced with a modern, steel bridge that could be raised to allow ships to pass through.

Today, the Galata Bridge is a popular tourist attraction in Istanbul and is a popular spot for locals and visitors alike to take a leisurely walk or enjoy a meal at one of the many restaurants and cafes located along the bridge. The bridge is also a popular spot for fishing, and it is common to see people fishing off the sides of the bridge.

In addition to its practical use as a transportation route, the Galata Bridge is also an important symbol in Istanbul and Turkish culture. It is a popular spot for locals and visitors to gather and enjoy the views of the city and the surrounding waterways, and it has become an iconic landmark in Istanbul.

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00:00 Intro
02:45 Istiklal Street
04:00 Galip Dede Street
08:37 Galata Tower
13:45 Galata Neighborhood
17:15 Karaköy Neighborhood
28:10 Galata Bridge

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Chapters
00:00 Intro
02:45 Istiklal Street
04:00 Galip Dede Street
08:37 Galata Tower
13:45 Galata Neighborhood
17:15 Karaköy Neighborhood
28:10 Galata Bridge

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The Beyoglu District of Istanbul has got some very nice historical buildings but the Istanbul municipality should take more care and renovate these nice buildings Istanbul is a Huge massive city Europes Biggest/Largest city Megacity

[walkingeverywherek]

Amazing!! 👌👌👌😍 Thank you very much for sharing!! Greetings from Barcelona 👍❤☺🇪🇸