Istanbul galata kulesi most serene republic of genoa byzantion celtic. The famous galata tower was built by the genoese in 1348 at the northernmost and highest point of the citadel. The greek term byzantium continued to be used as a name of constantinople during the byzantine empire even though it only referred to the empires capital. Today the name galata is from the district in which it stands and kulesi mean tower in turkish. Pera palas hotel once used by the travelers of the orient express is also near galata district.
A brief history of the galata tower in istanbul share this article. Download hd wallpapers of 287018 istanbul galatakulesi mostserenerepublicofgenoa byzantion celtic. The medieval citadel of galata was a colony of the republic of genoa between 1273 and 1453. At present galata is a quarter within the borough of beyoglu pera in istanbul and is known as karakoy.
The tower in istanbul was originally called christea turris tower of christ by the genoese. The galata tower is one of istanbul s most iconic visuals overlooking beyoglu and karakoy from its perched position while the colorful lights of the tower can be seen at night from all over the city. After the fourth crusade istanbul had become a colony of invaders from genoa italy. The golden horn is crossed by several bridges most notably the galata bridge.
The medieval citadel of galata was a colony of the republic of genoa between 1273 and 1453. Byzantium was colonized by the greeks from megara in 657 bc and remained primarily greek speaking until its conquest by the ottoman empire in 1453 ad. The golden horn is crossed by several bridges most notably the galata bridge. Today galata is known mostly as the district of jews and foreigners who live in istanbul.
Galata also known as pera back then was a colony of the republic of genoa between 1273 and 1453. The golden horn and the bosphorus can be seen in panoramic view especially in the seaside part of istanbul. Galata tower istanbul built in 528 galata tower is located in the galata district of istanbul the upper part of karakoy and is one of the most important symbols of the city. The famous galata tower was built by the genoese in 1348 at the northernmost and highest point of the citadel.
Galata is located at the northern shore of the golden horn the inlet which separates it from the historic peninsula of old constantinople. Free download high quality and widescreen.