Yedikule Fortress, Ottoman fortress in Fatih district, Istanbul, Turkey
The fortress contains seven towers connected by massive walls, forming a pentagon-shaped complex near the ancient city walls of Constantinople.
Sultan Mehmed II ordered the construction of three additional towers in 1458 to enclose the existing Byzantine Golden Gate structure.
The fortress served multiple functions throughout centuries, including treasury storage, prison for foreign diplomats, and execution site for Ottoman officials.
Visitors reach the fortress by taking a suburban train from Sirkeci Station to Yedikule station, followed by a 400-meter walk.
The structure incorporates both Byzantine and Ottoman architectural elements, with twin towers from the original Golden Gate integrated into the fortress design.
Location: Fatih
Inception: 1458
Architectural style: Ottoman architecture
GPS coordinates: 40.99306,28.92333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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