Certainly one of Istanbul's most iconic structures, the Galata Tower was first built during the Byzantine era, rebuilt by the Genoese, who gave it the stone mesh exterior it still possesses today ...

As an epicenter of human civilization, Turkey redefines old ... And in Istanbul, orient yourself atop the medieval Galata Tower, built in 1348 by Genoese traders and still offering one of the ...

The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Galata Tower are just some of the many historic structures scattered throughout the city. Sip a Turkish tea as you float between Europe and Asia ...