One apocryphal conversation between Osman and an Istanbul policeman saw the officer asking the wily conman if he never felt ashamed of 'selling' the Galata Tower. "As long as there are people in ...

The rooftop bars and restaurants ... of Istanbul get a lot of glory, largely because they’re within walking distance of the major tourist attractions like the Hagia Sophia and the Galata Tower.

Certainly one of Istanbul's most iconic structures, the Galata Tower was first built during the Byzantine era, rebuilt by the Genoese, who gave it the stone mesh exterior it still possesses today ...

During the screening of the video, many Istanbul citizens took photos and videos with the Galata Tower reflecting Korea in the background.