Constantine Tower, Feodosia, Medieval defensive tower in Feodosia, Russia
Constantine Tower is a square-shaped structure that rises in two tiers near Feodosia's train station with stone walls roughly two meters thick. The building stands within the accessible grounds of Yubileyny Park, where it overlooks the surrounding urban area.
Genoese merchants built this defensive tower in 1338 as part of a chain of 26 fortifications protecting maritime trade routes. The structure reflects the strategic importance of Feodosia as a major medieval trading port.
The structure takes its name from Roman Emperor Constantine, who made Christianity the official faith of the Roman Empire. Today, this name links the site to the region's deep religious history and its ties to early Christian traditions.
The three remaining original walls are accessible from Yubileyny Park, where visitors can view the structure with clear sightlines. Best to visit during daylight hours to fully appreciate the stonework details and surrounding views.
The tower was relocated roughly 100 meters inland from its original shoreline during extensive construction projects in the 1800s. This shift in location reveals how the coastline and urban development transformed over generations.
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