The 1348 by the Genoese colony in Constantinople, built Galata Tower was once the tallest member of a settlement that frames the fortification. He stands 62 m high above the Golden Horn and holds below the spire an open gallery from which you have a wonderful view of the former European town and the famous backdrop of Sultanahmet and has Beyazit. Take the elevator up, in a restaurant is still a staircase to view gallery high. Daily from 8.30-20 clock for visitors opened, the entrance to the tower costs about 4 euro.