History
Historical background, cultural context, and key events related to Galata Tower, from its Genoese origins to the Ottoman period and the modern era.
7 posts
The Stone Palimpsest: Galata Tower and the Persistence of Medieval Genoa in Ottoman Istanbul
Architecture Comparison: Medieval European Design vs Ottoman Context
Fires, Earthquakes, and Restorations: How Galata Tower Survived the Centuries
Hezarfen Ahmed Çelebi: Legend, Experiment, and Historical Context
The Origins of Galata Tower: Genoese Constantinople (1348)
From Watchtower to Fire Tower: Galata Tower in the Ottoman Era
