Galata Tower

Galata Tower, one of the tallest and oldest towers in Istanbul, is considered one of the city's greatest symbols. The tower, which is 63 meters high, makes a significant contribution to the panoramic view of the old town. The main reason for the tower being built by the Genoese colony in the 14th century was the defence. It was used to detect fires in the city after Mehmed II conquered Constantinople. Hezarfen Ahmet Çelebi, known as the first Turkish to fly in the Ottoman Empire of the 17th century, after copying the bird wings and examining the air flows, jumped from the Galata Tower and flew over the Bosphorus to the Üsküdar district on the Asian side of the city. The distance he covered was 6 kilometres which is approximately 4 miles.

Whirling Dervish Ceremony in Fatih

You are most welcome to witness the transcendental pray of the dervish and discover the spiritual face of Istanbul in a centuries-old genuine house exhibiting Sufi heritage with instruments, decoration & architecture. Highlights Of Sufi Whirling Dervish Ceremony: Join this mystical journey at an authentic house that reflects the lives of Dervishes in Istanbul Feel the spiritual Istanbul while witnessing the ritual of Sufi Dervishes at the heart of the old town Learn about the Mevlevi Order, a centuries-old old tradition of the followers of Rumi, the medieval poet from Konya