Exploring the beauty of great city Istanbul can be an awesome experience but seeing it from a higher proves to be completely different. And the best high place is Galata Tower. Galata Tower is a landmark which dominates the skyline. It is 66.90 meters tall, and was highest structure of the city when it was built. There is a cafe and restaurant on its upper floor which commands a magnificent view of Istanbul.

Galata Tower is a great tourist attraction. Even local community wants to visit Galata Tower again and again. A night club in Galata Tower organizes a Turkish Show. Which is one of the most favorite shows in Istanbul.

If you want to see the real beauty of Istanbul from Galata Tower, you must go there in the day time. You can see this tower from far when in Istanbul. And you can see Istanbul far and wide when you are at the top of the Galata Tower. You will may have to wait for a long time to enter the tower as there is always a long queue of people trying to enter the tower. Once you enter the tower you’ll may have to wait for the lift. One you make it to the top floor you can have a 360-degree view of Istanbul. Remember! If you have a fear of heights, seeing Istanbul from Galata Tower will be a great achievement.

If you circle around the tower on a half meter path you will be able to see the ravishing view of Istanbul and Bosphorus. You can view the busy beautiful city from the tower. Many historical buildings such as Suleymaniye Mosque. Attraction does not end hear, you will be able to see the beautiful sparkling water or Marmara sea from the Galata Tower. You can enjoy the hum drum of ferries moving on the waters. You will be able to see Bosphorus Bridge from the top, in the evening the view will be even more mesmerizing as the lights will be turned on and the great bridge will be shining and sparkling, providing a great view to your eyes.

It will be a real treat to watch Istanbul rooftops teeming with life. You’ll see women talking, cooking food together, washing and drying clothes. You can enjoy Istanbul skyline with domes and minarets of many buildings against the horizon. You can see the old city from Saray Burno and Topakpi Palace to Suleymaniye Mosque and Eyup Sultan Mosque. You will also see the skyscrapers of Levent ans Maslak to the north also much of the Asian shore including Uskudar.

The most liked thing about Galata Tower is the neighborhood’s energy, crowded by many foreigners every day of the week and at any time.  Visitors also love to view the beautiful Galata Bridge and Sultanahmet area of the city.

Galata Tower is the right place to view the beautiful ancient city of Istanbul in a glance. You will not miss any significant building whiling looking at the city from Galata Tower.