Highlights
· Historic tower on a tiny islet in Istanbul's Bosphorus, dating back to 1110 AD
· Symbol of Istanbul, featuring legends like the maiden's tragic love story.
· Offers panoramic city views, a restaurant, and cultural exhibitions.
Description
The Maiden's Tower in Istanbul is a historic tower on a small islet, offering stunning views of the city and serving as a charming venue for dining and events.
The Maiden's Tower, also known as Kız Kulesi in Turkish, is a prominent landmark in Istanbul, Turkey. Situated on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus Strait, this historical tower has a rich and intriguing past dating back to ancient times.
The exact origins of the Maiden's Tower are shrouded in legend and myth. One popular story tells of a Byzantine emperor who built the tower to protect his daughter from a prophesied death by snakebite. However, despite his efforts, the tragic prophecy came true when a venomous snake hidden in a fruit basket delivered to the tower bit the princess.
Over the centuries, the tower has served various purposes, including a customs checkpoint, a lighthouse, and a military outpost. Its strategic location at the crossroads of Europe and Asia made it a crucial defensive structure during Byzantine and Ottoman times.
Architecturally, the Maiden's Tower showcases a blend of Byzantine, Ottoman, and medieval Turkish styles. Its octagonal shape, stone construction, and distinctive red-and-white color scheme make it instantly recognizable against the backdrop of Istanbul's skyline.
Today, the Maiden's Tower is a popular tourist destination, offering breathtaking panoramic views of Istanbul and the Bosphorus. Visitors can access the tower by boat from the shores of Üsküdar or Kabataş, adding to the allure of a visit to this iconic site.
In addition to its historical significance and architectural charm, the Maiden's Tower is also a cultural hub. It houses a restaurant and café, making it a romantic setting for dining with a view.
The Maiden's Tower in Istanbul is a historic tower on a small islet, offering stunning views of the city and serving as a charming venue for dining and events.
Tour duration: 3 Hour(s)
30.00
Includes
✔ Maiden's Tower Entrance Tickets
✔ Skip the Ticket Line
✘ Live Guide
✘ Gratuties
Know Before You Go
⚈ There's no meeting point for this activity. You will visit and enter the attraction on your own at the provided adress of respective activity.
⚈ Please be sure to share your reachable e-mail address and also a phone number; You will receive your tickets and all information about the attractions one day before your tour date via e-mail and WhatsApp application (if used).
⚈ The Maidens Tower open every day from 09:00-21:00
⚈ Boat trips will take place between 09.30 and 20.00.
⚈ Boat Transportation Will Be Provided Every Half Hour Between 09.30 And 20.00 From Karaköy Pier Due To Coastal Landscaping Works At Üsküdar-Salacak.
⚈ Kids under 8 may enter the Maiden's Tower for free with a valid ID but must have an adult accompanying them
⚈ Kids under 18 may enter with a valid ID but must have an adult accompanying them
⚈ During the trip, you will have audio information about Istanbul in 8 languages (Turkish, English, German, Russian, Spanish, Persian, Arabic)
⚈ You will get hygienic kit, headphones, vehicle service attendant, internet access
⚈ You'll bypass the ticket lines, but security checks are mandatory for everyone.
⚈ During peak seasons, expect lines at security checkpoints. Please note that your ticket does not provide priority access. In the busiest periods, entry may take longer than usual.
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Salacak, 34668 Üsküdar/İstanbul, Türkiye
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