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Galata TowervsSehzade Mehmet Mosque
Both are recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Sehzade Mehmet Mosque scores marginally higher than Galata Tower. Sehzade Mehmet Mosque comes in at 83 with positive reviews from 4 publications such as Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Michelin Guide.
Galata Tower
Fodor's
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."
25 Best Things to Do in Istanbul
September 28, 2023
Sehzade Mehmet Mosque Fodor's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide Frommer's
Sehzadebasi Cad., Vefa, Fatih, Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's "The medium-sized Şehzade Camii was built for Süleyman the Magnificent's eldest son, Prince Mehmet, who died of smallpox in 1543 at age 22." Full review
Lonely Planet "Süleyman the Magnificent built this mosque between 1543 and 1548 as a memorial to his son, Mehmet, who died of smallpox in 1543 at the age of 22." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"Perched on the third hill of Istanbul, the elegant silhouette of Suleyman's mosque rises gracefully towards the sky, via a magnificent profusion of domes." Full review
Frommer's "What was at the time considered a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture is now merely a footnote to Sinan's subsequent great works." Full review
