When I first got to Istanbul, my main focus was on rehearsals and practicing my instruments. That is not to say that I did not go out exploring. I just did not visit any of the attractions. As I explored more and more, there was one attraction which seemed to be taunting me: The Galata Tower. I somehow kept ended up at it, but not having to time to go up in the tower.
Finally I had the time so I grabbed my cameras and got in line.
There really is not much to the tower. You go through the lobby, buy a ticket, and take an elevator up to the observation level.
The view was worth the taunting I endured.
This is facing north to where our hotel is.
Istiklal - a long shopping promenade that leads to the tower. More on that later.
Europe in the foreground and Asia in the background.
The Golden Horn with all the big tourist attractions.
Topkapi Palace
Hagia Sophia
The Blue Mosque
"Another Mosque"
The New Mosque, Spice Market, and Galata Bridge
The old Valens Aqueduct.
A bird.
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