Lonely Planet Istanbul (Travel Guide) by Lonely Planet & Virginia Maxwell & James Bainbridge

Author:Lonely Planet & Virginia Maxwell & James Bainbridge [Planet, Lonely]
Language: eng
Format: azw3
Publisher: Lonely Planet Global Limited
Published: 2017-01-31T16:00:00+00:00

Arab MosqueMOSQUE

(Arap Camıı; MAP GOOGLE MAP ; Galata Mahkemesi Sokak, Galata; jKaraköy)

Built by the Genoese in 1337, this fortress-like mosque was the largest of İstanbul's Latin churches. Converted to a mosque after the Conquest, it was given to the recently arrived community of Spanish Muslims after their expulsion from Spain in the late 15th century. Notable features include the stone exterior and a magnificent wooden ceiling.

SALT GalataCULTURAL CENTRE

( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; %0212-334 2200; www.saltonline.org/en; Bankalar Caddesi 11, Karaköy; hnoon-8pm Tue-Sat, to 6pm Sun; jKaraköy)F

The descriptor 'cultural centre' is used a lot in İstanbul, but is often a misnomer. Here at SALT Galata it really does apply. Housed in a magnificent 1892 bank building designed by Alexandre Vallaury and cleverly adapted by local architectural firm Mimarlar Tasarım, the cutting-edge institution offers an exhibition space, auditorium, arts research library, cafe and glamorous restaurant.

Funded by the Garanti Bank, SALT aims to be a centre of learning and debate in the city and hosts regular conferences, lectures and workshops. The building also houses a small Ottoman Bank Museum.

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