Galataport Istanbul | Travel Guide
Galataport Istanbul is a destination project aimed at revitalizing ports that have been inactive for nearly 200 years. The construction of this project, which started in 2016, was opened to the public in October 2021. Galataport Istanbul provides all of the possibilities and cutting-edge technologies that, thanks to digitalization, make daily life easier.
Galataport Istanbul is expected to receive 25 million visitors per year. While 7 million of these visitors will be foreign tourists, 1.5 million cruise passengers will visit Istanbul as a result of this project.
How do I get to Galataport Istanbul?
This location, which is located on the coast of the Karakoy ferry port and the Findikli campus building of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts Faculty, is quite easy to reach. There is a car park with a capacity of 2,400 vehicles for those who prefer to arrive by car. There is also a bicycle parking lot for visitors who wish to arrive by bicycle.
In addition to all of this, getting to this location by public transportation is a breeze! Galataport Istanbul is easily accessible via the metro, Metrobus, tram, and Marmaray stations. You can also reach the Karakoy-Kabatas ferry port by sea, thanks to its proximity. Visit the Galataport Istanbul transportation guide for more information.
What is there to do in Galataport?
With its accessible and low-rise buildings, Galataport Istanbul reflects the neighborhood concept. There is a place in this concept for everyone’s taste. Galataport Istanbul has 135 stores and 54 restaurants spread across 29 thousand square meters. All of the brands listed here appeal to a wide range of target audiences and tastes. Aside from the food and beverage and shopping areas, it also houses several museums and activities. Various exhibitions are held here by Istanbul Modern and the Istanbul Painting and Sculpture Museum. With all of its amenities, Galataport Istanbul provides a socializing area suitable for all tastes.
Galataport Istanbul Near Historical Sites
As a result of the restoration of historical buildings in the project area, many treasures have returned to Istanbul. Furthermore, the durability of the buildings has increased as a result of the floor improvements. We have listed the historical sites near Galataport for those who want to spend time away from the food and beverage area and activities:
- Package Post Office
- Cinili Han
- Tophane Clock Tower
- Kilic Ali Pasha Mosque
Istanbul’s Peninsula
Located in only 10 exclusive locations around the world, Peninsula Hotels is also located in Galataport Istanbul with its 177-room capacity. The construction of the hotel, which will be put into service in 2022, is still ongoing. Peninsula Istanbul, whose construction started with a total investment of 300 million Euros, brought a foreign direct investment of 150 million Euros to the country.
The Underground Cruise Terminal is a First.
Galataport, as the main port, can serve three ships and fifteen thousand passengers per day. It breaks new ground in the world with a 29 thousand square meter terminal built underground with a special cover system. When there are no ships in the port, the coastline remains accessible by forming a temporary bonded area with the help of a special cover system. As a result, Karakoy’s easily accessible coastline becomes one of the city’s most beautiful walking routes.
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