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SALT Galata
An Ottoman bank turned cultural centre
About SALT Galata
SALT Galata occupies the former headquarters of the Ottoman Bank, designed by Alexandre Vallaury in the 1890s, on Bankalar Caddesi. It hosts exhibitions, an open research library and archives on the city’s history and architecture; Neolokal is on the top floor.
Why it's on our list
- Historic bank building
- Exhibitions and library
- Neolokal upstairs
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with SALT Galata before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from SALT Galata are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro & tram stops
- KaraköyT1200 m3 min walk
- ŞişhaneF2M2500 m6 min walk
- TünelT2550 m7 min walk
Nearest taxi ranks
- Taxi rank, Maliye Caddesi350 m4 min walk
- Galataport Taxi750 m9 min walk
Key sights
- Galata Tower200 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Galata Bridge450 mWalk 5 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 4 min
- Spice Bazaar850 mWalk 11 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 6 min
- İstiklal Avenue1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Grand Bazaar1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Topkapı Palace1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Taksim Square1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Basilica Cistern1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Hagia Sophia1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 8 min
Getting around
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)31 kmCar or taxi 97 min
- Istanbul Airport (IST)34 kmCar or taxi 104 min