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Galata Tote Bag featuring the photograph Galata Tower by Ross Henton

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Galata Tower Tote Bag

Ross Henton

by Ross Henton

$22.50

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Purchase a tote bag featuring the photograph "Galata Tower" by Ross Henton.   Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a 1" black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder.   All seams are double-stitched for added durability.   Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image.

Design Details

Sunrise on the Galata Tower. Istanbul, Turkey. October 2012.
It is believed that Galata Tower (in Turkish Galata Kulesi) was first built in... more

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John Malone

John Malone

Marvelous work!

Artist's Description

Sunrise on the Galata Tower. Istanbul, Turkey. October 2012.
It is believed that Galata Tower (in Turkish Galata Kulesi) was first built in Byzantium time by the emperor Anastasius in AD 507, as a wooden lighthouse. The tower was named “Megalas Pyrgos (Great Tower)”. During the crusade in 1204, the tower was largely destroyed. However, when Genoese colony was expanded in Galata, the tower was rebuilt in 1348. This time, it was named “Christea Turris (Tower of Christ)”. It was the tallest building in Constantinople (66.9 meters) and the tower's shape closely matched that of today’s tower. After the Ottoman Empire took over Constantinople, Genoese handed over the key to Galata Tower to the Ottoman Empire. Quickly, Mehmet the Conqueror ordered the destruction of the cross shaped cone. During Bayezid II’s reign, the tower was nearly destroyed in an earthquake.
In the 16th century, during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, the tower was used as a dungeon. Later on...

About Ross Henton

Ross Henton

From Polaroid to Argus to Canon, from darkroom to digital: although the passions in my life have changed, photography has been a constant joy. I've been fortunate in my travels, and I'm taking the opportunity to share both black and white and color views of my world. My happiest place is anywhere in the UK, with a camera and time to spare. I hope you enjoy my view of the world. All photographs on this site are subject to copyright and are protected by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

 

$22.50