Built in the 19th century as the Ottoman Bank, the building now serves as a cultural and arts center. Salt Galata offers a platform for knowledge and discussion in the fields of art, design, and social sciences by organizing various exhibitions, workshops, conferences, and performances. One of the most important features of Salt Galata is its wide and versatile gallery spaces that exhibit works by artists from Turkey and around the world.
Salt Galata also serves as a research center. Its library includes the historical archives of the Ottoman Bank and a wide collection of art, architecture, and social sciences. This collection is open to researchers and students. Salt Galata plays an important role in Istanbuls art and cultural scene. By hosting both local and international artists and thinkers, it promotes access to art and knowledge.