Galataport In Istanbul | Shopping, Cruise Port
When I was walking on Istiklal Street, I accidentally came to Galataport in Istanbul. Cruise ships docked there, and there were many luxury shopping malls.
I walked a bit in this area and got information from local people about this beautiful place. I found out that Galataport is actually a huge project to attract tourists to Istanbul, which was built with a lot of money.
Some parts of this project were unfinished when I was in town, but I hope, everything will be completed when you get there.
In the rest of this article from Traveling Topic, I am going to tell you all the things I saw and heard in this place so that you can get complete information before going there. So, read this article till the end and send it to your friends so that they also get to know about this huge project.
Galataport in Istanbul
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Galataport is located in the Karakoy neighborhood of Istanbul and has an area of about 400,000 square meters. In other words, about 54 football fields can be accommodated in this 400,000 square meters area. The purpose of this project is to restore the old port of Karakoy, which is more than 200 years old.
The cost of construction and implementation of this project is estimated at 1.8 billion dollars, which Doğuş Group and Bilgili Holding carried out.
What to do in Galataport?
Art and painting museums, shopping malls, fountains, photography galleries, and clock towers are just some of the things you can visit in Istanbul’s Galataport. Next, I will tell you the most important things you can do at Galataport.
Galataport Terminal
Galataport Terminal in Istanbul has been created in a space of 29,000 square meters and can serve 15,000 passengers and 3 cruise ships per day. An interesting feature of this terminal is that it is built underground and can become a temporary security and customs area when there are no cruise ships.
The best time to visit is when the cruise ships are docked here because you can take pictures next to the giant ships and post them on social media.
Shopping malls in Galataport
There are many luxury and affordable shopping malls in this area where you can shop. Whether you are looking for jewelry or clothes, you can find them in these malls.
I suggest you install the Galataport Istanbul mobile application on your smartphone and get to know all the shops in Galataport. Altınyıldız, Adidas, Avva, and Beymen brands have branches in this shopping center that you can also visit.
Restaurant and cafe in Galataport
The best cafes and restaurants in Istanbul are located in this area. You can find your favorite food in these restaurants with any taste.
In these restaurants, all kinds of food are served, such as fish, kebab, burger, pizza, etc., which you can choose according to your taste.
The best cafes and restaurants in Galataport are as follows:
| Cafe Antepsan | Grandma Cafe | Cafe Creams |
| Cafe Cafer Erol | Baylan Cafe | Günaydın Steakhouse |
| İkon restaurant | BigChefs restaurant | Cooksho restaurant |
I felt hungry after walking for a while, so I went to İkon restaurant, ordered pasta, and enjoyed eating it while watching the sunset. I suggest you visit this restaurant.
Galataport Museums
Galataport has become the new hub of art and culture in Istanbul. Here, you can visit the Istanbul Modern Art Museum and Painting and Sculpture Museum.
Renovated Tophane Square, Tophane Clock Tower built by Sultan Abdülmecid in 1848 has become the first museum square in Turkey located here.
How to get to Galataport?
Galataport is located near Taksim Square, and you can walk there in a few minutes. So, all you need is to get yourself to Taksim Square first and go to Galataport on foot or by tram.
Galataport to Galata tower
One of the most famous sights in Istanbul is the Galata Tower, which is famous for its historical antiquity. This tower is located near Galataport, and you can get there by walking for 16 minutes.
Another way to go to Galata from Galataport is to use a taxi. You can take a taxi and reach this tower in 5 minutes. But in my opinion, it is better to go there on foot and visit the historical context of the city along the way.
Upon analyzing the facts
Visiting the Galataport in Istanbul can entertain you for hours. If you love to shop or you like to see cruise ships up close, definitely visit Galataport.
