5 facts about Istanbul's famous Galata Tower

1. The Galata Tower was originally called the Tower of Christ and was built by the Genoese in 1348.
2. The tower's design was heavily influenced by the Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
3. The tower was used for various purposes such as a fire watchtower, a signal tower, and a telegraph station during different eras.
4. The Galata tower was an important landmark and reference point for navigation on the Bosphorus Strait and it also was used as a location for anti-aircraft guns during WWII.
5. Today, The Galata tower has a restaurant and a terrace café on the top floor that offers a panoramic view of Istanbul.

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