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Galata TowervsFatih Mosque and Complex
Both Galata Tower and Fatih Mosque and Complex are rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Galata Tower ranks marginally better than Fatih Mosque and Complex. Galata Tower is ranked #13 in Istanbul with accolades from 6 reviewers including Frommer's, Michelin Guide and Lonely Planet.
Galata Tower
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Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine Michelin Guide
Time Out Afar Magazine
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's Travel + Leisure
Buyuk Hendek Cad., Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's "The hillside location provided good defense, as well as a perch from which to monitor the comings and goings of vessels in the sea lanes below." Full review
Lonely Planet "Constructed in 1348, it was the tallest structure in the city for centuries, and it still dominates the skyline north of the Golden Horn." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A district full of life on the banks of the Bosphorus, culminating in the 68m-high Galata Tower... delightful 360° view." Full review
Afar Magazine "On the 21 March, I climbed the Galata Tower to see if a 470 year old Istanbul love story was true." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The imposing Galata Tower is 68m tall. Built in 1348, it was the main bastion of the Genoese surrounding wall. Modified by the Ottomans, it served as a prison then a watchtower." Full review
Time Out "Built in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople, the Galata Tower is one of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks." Full review
Afar Magazine "If you’re missing your daily cappuccino, double espresso, Americano, macchiato or latte, then drop by Galata Lavazza and order a cup to drink on their provincial street-side terrace. " Full review
Travel + Leisure "Built by the Genoese in the 14th century, Galata Tower is an iconic part of the Istanbul skyline. Climb to the top for some of the best views of the city—especially at sunset."
Istanbul Travel Guide
August 16, 2021
Frommer's "The neighborhood of Galata, located on a steep hump of land north of the Golden Horn and historic peninsula, actually sits on the earliest foundations of the city." Full review
Travel + Leisure "The structure that stands today, however, dates back to the 13th century and serves as a gallery and museum. A primary feature of the tower is a 360-degree observation deck that overlooks Istanbul."
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Fatih Mosque and Complex Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Let's Go Afar Magazine Frommer's
Fevzi Paşa Caddesi Fatih
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Fodor's "This complex consisting of a mosque, religious schools, and other buildings of a pious nature was the largest in the Ottoman empire." Full review
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It's best to avoid visiting the mosque at prayer times.
Lonely Planet "The Fatih was the first great imperial mosque built in İstanbul following the Conquest." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A visit to the imperial complex of Fatih Mehmet is one of the highlights of any visit to Istanbul." Full review
Let's Go "The tomb of the Conqueror—whose bio states that he was poisoned by a Jewish doctor in the service of the Venetian kingdom—lies just outside the mosque. " Full review
Afar Magazine "Features elements of the legendary Imperial Ottoman architectural style fused with elegant Baroque designs of the 18th century." Full review
Frommer's "Fatih Sultan Mehmet II had his namesake built on the ruins of the Havariyun, or the Church of Holy Apostles, which served as the seat of Christianity after the conquest, from 1453 to 1456." Full review
