Wednesday, June 16, 2021

BEYOGLU, ISTANBUL

 THE EUROPEAN "NEW TOWN" ACROSS THE GOLDEN HORN

In 1348 the Genoese built Galata Tower, one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul.

Pera (Galata) remained under Genoese control until May 29, 1453, when it was conquered by the Ottomans, along with the rest of the city, in the Siege of Constantinople.

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