THE HEART OF THE WORLD
The theatre of the dreams
A city through the centuries
Galata Tower.
Above the everyday.
A medieval landmark in a skyline that never stands still.
Built by the Genoese in 1348, the surviving Galata Tower once formed part of the fortified settlement across the Golden Horn from Constantinople. Over the centuries, it served different purposes, including as a lookout for fires.
Today, its stone walls and conical roof rise above the streets of Galata: a familiar silhouette connecting the city’s medieval past with its daily life.
From ancient domes to the stands.
Explore the landmarks that hold Istanbul’s history and the stadiums that give its football culture a home.