Boukoleon Palace, Byzantine palace in Sultanahmet, Turkey
Three marble doorways and a balcony overlooking the Sea of Marmara remain from this seaside palace at the southern edge of Constantinople.
Construction began during Emperor Theodosius II's reign in 408 AD, with Emperor Theophilos adding extensive renovations between 829 and 842 AD.
The palace name originates from a statue depicting a lion attacking a bull, which stood at the harbor entrance until the sixteenth century.
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality plans to convert the palace ruins into an open-air museum with walking trails and exhibition spaces.
A private harbor with marble steps connected directly to the palace, allowing Byzantine emperors to board their ships from their residence.
Location: Istanbul
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
GPS coordinates: 41.00250,28.97556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:19
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