Yedikule Dungeons Museum, Byzantine fortress museum in Fatih district, Istanbul, Turkey
The Yedikule Dungeons Museum features seven towers with stone corridors, ancient chambers, and fortified walls along the ancient city perimeter of Constantinople.
Built in 413 AD under Emperor Theodosius II, the fortress transformed into a prison during Ottoman rule, holding political prisoners and foreign ambassadors.
The museum displays architectural elements from both Byzantine and Ottoman periods, including the Golden Gate entrance used for imperial ceremonies.
The museum opens daily from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM except Mondays, with guided tours available on weekends and free admission for all visitors.
A deep well within the dungeon complex served as a place of confinement, where Sultan Osman II met his end in 1622.
Location: Yedikule
Address: Yedikule, Yedikule Meydanı Sk. No:9, 34107 Fatih/İstanbul
Phone: +902124531453
Website: http://yedikulehisari.com
GPS coordinates: 40.99348,28.92274
Latest update: March 5, 2025 11:03
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