Istanbul’s heritage at risk: the Galata district
Journal title TERRITORIO
Author/s Luca Orlandi, Velika Ivkovska
Publishing Year 2021 Issue 2020/93
Language English Pages 10 P. 129-138 File size 588 KB
DOI 10.3280/TR2020-093020
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Istanbul’s Galata district is a multicultural crossroad in the Mediterranean. Throughout Istanbul’s transformation into a modern metropolis Galata maintained its distinctive and cosmopolitan character due to the cultural diversity of its inhabitants. This aspect of Galata was perpetuated by the continuous arrival of foreigners, who brought their own culture, traditions, and religion. This study demonstrates the architectural richness of the district by examining its coexisting civilizations, past and present. The district today faces the alarming possibility of disappearance due to neglect and lack of improvements. It is important to define Galata and its past layers as a historical and cultural asset and to preserve the richness and multicultural origins of this integral part of Istanbul’s identity.
Keywords: Galata; tangible heritage; multicultural town
Luca Orlandi, Velika Ivkovska, Istanbul’s heritage at risk: the Galata district in "TERRITORIO" 93/2020, pp 129-138, DOI: 10.3280/TR2020-093020