{"product_id":"galata-kalesi-istanbul","title":"Galata Kalesi, Istanbul","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal Watercolour\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRising above the rooftops of Beyoglu since 1348 — this original watercolour captures the iconic \u003cb\u003eGalata Kalesi (Galata Tower)\u003c\/b\u003e, the magnificent Genoese tower that has watched over Istanbul for nearly seven centuries, its distinctive conical crown a defining landmark on the city's European skyline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal watercolour, unmounted size 30 x 21cm \/ 12 x 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for Istanbul lovers, travellers, history enthusiasts and admirers of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Galata Tower stands at the heart of one of Istanbul's most vibrant neighbourhoods — a meeting point of cultures, centuries and continents. Originally built as the Tower of Christ by Genoese colonists, it has served as a fire watchtower, an observatory, a prison and a tourist icon, its silhouette instantly recognisable against the backdrop of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarnard's loose washes and pen work capture the tower's solidity and romance in the Istanbul light — a perfect gift for those who appreciate something hand crafted and different.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger Barnard","offers":[{"title":"Original","offer_id":53528895422800,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0880\/0380\/5520\/files\/IST-GalataKalesi.jpg?v=1788263004","url":"https:\/\/roger-barnard.com\/products\/galata-kalesi-istanbul","provider":"Roger Barnard","version":"1.0","type":"link"}