Istanbul Day Two

The focal point of lively Galata is the 14th-century Galata Tower, which has expansive views of the Bosphorus from its balcony. Below, the area’s narrow streets are home to chic bars, old-school restaurants, and small shops that sell odds and ends. Centuries-old synagogues, churches, and mosques dot the neighborhood, while Galata Mevlevi House museum and cultural center has performances by whirling dervishes.

Galata Port Mall is the latest mall built in Istanbul, a historic port on the Bosphorus, that has been rebuilt and renovated with a huge project that has reached a cost of $1.7 billion, and it opened at the end of 2021. The project included a marina and a port for ships with a capacity of 3 cruise ships loaded with 15,000 tourists, with a commercial mall stretching on a 1.2-kilometre coastline, and includes 250 shops spanning an area of 52,000 square meters. Galata Port Mall in Istanbul offers luxury commercial office spaces of up to 43,000 square meters, as well as a 177-room hotel, culture and opera halls.

Galata Port Mall in Istanbul features a charming and direct view of the Bosphorus, where you can enjoy watching superyachts and ships passing through the strait, as well as the panoramic view of the most important historical landmarks of the city. The mall is unique globally with its first underground cruise terminal with an area of 29,000 square meters, serving more than 15,000 passengers daily. Galata Port Mall includes the most famous and most important international brands, an ideal place for a pleasant shopping experience and spending the most beautiful times. Visitors to Galata Port Mall in Istanbul can enjoy the Italian architecture, as the mall is built with a unique and beautiful Italian design through which visitors move easily and smoothly in memory.