History and archaeology / Castle
Yedikule Fortress
Fatih, İstanbul
A fortress enclosing the Byzantine Golden Gate, turned into a seven-towered citadel in the reign of Mehmed the Conqueror.
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Its story
It stands at the southern end of the land walls near the Marmara, around the Golden Gate, the ceremonial gate of Byzantium. In 1458 Mehmed the Conqueror turned the structure here into a star-shaped inner citadel with new towers added to the walls. In the Ottoman period it was used as a treasury and later as a state prison; the killing of Genç Osman (Osman II) here is one of the best-known events. From the towers you can see the walls and the Marmara. For many years the fortress has been closed from time to time because of restoration and use arrangements.
Key facts
- Period
- Byzantine (5th century) and Ottoman (1458)
- Admission
- Paid; opening status may vary depending on restoration
- Getting there
- Walk from near Marmaray Yedikule or from Kazlıçeşme station
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Photography
- Quiet
Location
40.99306, 28.92333
Where to eat nearby
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yedikule_Zindanlar%C4%B1 | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yedikule_Fortress | https://www.haber7.com/seyahat/haber/3105739-istanbulun-en-eski-acik-hava-muzesi-yedikule-hisari