Galata Tower Istanbul Turkey
The 62 meter (205-ft) Galata Tower was built in 1348 by merchands from Genova with the intension of providing a fortification. The Ottoman s used it as a watchtower and now it is a famous tourist spot and a landmark for this part of Istanbul.
Size: 3480px × 5220px
Photo credit: © OJPHOTOS / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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