Galata Tower in Turkey is one of the oldest towers in the world
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Galata Tower in Turkey is one of the oldest towers in the world
Galata Tower in Turkey is one of the oldest towers in the world
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00:00Welcome to Trending Places Channel.
00:05Today we will talk about the famous Galata Tower in Turkey.
00:11The Galata Tower, also known by its current official name Galata Kulesi Museum, is a tower in Istanbul.
00:22Turkey's Beylik neighborhood, Galata, the neighborhood where it is located, inspired its name.
00:30Galata Tower
00:35The Galata Tower was of critical military importance and offered great surveillance from within the city walls.
00:45Prior to being transformed into a prison under Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, it was also utilized as a fire warning tower under the Ottoman Empire.
00:55Galata Tower
00:58Galata Tower, Galata Kulesi regarded as one of the oldest towers in the world and one of Istanbul's emblems, was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Temporary List in 2013.
01:16The original Galata Tower was erected in 507-508 AD by the Byzantine Emperor Justinianos.
01:25In 1348-1349, the Genoese rebuilt the existing tower.
01:34Between the years 1445 and 1446, the tower was razed.
01:42It was destroyed by an earthquake in the 1500s, and architect Murad bin Haytham restored it.
01:50A bay window is later placed to the tower's upper story after repairs are made during the Selim era.
02:00The tower experienced yet another fire in 1831. Mahmur rises to additional levels above the tower, which has the renowned cone-shaped roof covering its summit.
02:13The structure was last fixed in 1967.
02:20The rubble stone construction method was used to construct Galata Tower. Stone mesh covers the outside.
02:31The round, arched window above the door served as the troops' observation point. After the high ground floor, the building has nine floors.
02:43The cylindrical body's windows are circular arches made of bricks.
02:50The contoured moldings that encircle the cylindrical body draw attention to the development of the final two floors that are immediately below the cone roof.
03:02Under the cone-shaped roof, there is an observation deck with a metal-decorated network encircling the floor.
03:11Round arches supported by large niche piers and windows with round arches made of brick may be found on the lower floor.
03:20Today, it is noted that the building's third floor in above has a Genoese character, while the floors below have an Ottoman character.
03:33Today, the structure serves as a museum with exhibition spaces.
03:38Your trip in Istanbul will be unforgettable thanks to the abundance of landmarks, experiences, and vistas that the Galata Tower Museum and its surrounds have to offer.
03:54Galata neighborhood has it all, from historic sites to malls and cafes.
03:59Discover more to get a detailed rundown of the places you must see and enjoy while you're here.
04:09Not only a landmark for Istanbul but also one of the best place place to see the city or to catch the sunset.
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