Yedikule Fortress
Rating
11.71
Google Maps Rating
4.50
Address
Yedikule, Yedikule Meydanı Sk. No:9, 34107 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye
Types
museum
landmark
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Summary
- A historic fortress dating to the fifth century, expanded by Mehmed the Conqueror.
- 5 kilometers southwest of Sultanahmet.
- Gateway, fortress, treasury, and prison.
- It operates as an open-air museum.
- Yedikule Dungeons.
- To explore a historic fortress with multiple uses and enjoy an open-air museum experience.
Located 5 kilometers southwest of Sultanahmet, Yedikule Fortress dates to the fifth century and was later expanded by Mehmed the Conqueror. It served as a gateway, fortress, treasury, and prison. Now, it operates as an open-air museum.
Known as the Yedikule Dungeons, a historic fortress area.
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#dungeon
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