| Artist | Louis Desiree Thienon (1812-1875) |
| Engraver | Augustin François Lemaitre (1797-1870) |
| Date | 1840 |
| Technique | Copper Engraving |
| Category | Ottoman Empire And Turkey |
| Source | Turkey Volume Of L'Univers Pittoresque, Paris |
Galata Tower is located in the Galata district of Istanbul. It was built in the 6th century. Galata Tower has been used for various purposes such as a lighthouse tower, dungeon, fire watch and observatory. Today, it serves as a restaurant and observation tower.