The Maiden Tower

The Maiden Tower is considered a symbol of Turkish Istanbul, its hallmark. Located on an island in the Asian part of the city and rises above the Bosphorus for 23 meters. Dating back to 411 BC. At first it was a watchtower, and the customs office located in it collected duties from ships. In the Middle Ages there was a lighthouse on this place, but it burned down. Ibrahim Pasha rebuilt the building from stone, made a large number of windows, a roof made of lead, which is decorated with a tower. The architecture of the Maiden Tower is unique. The building has three tiers. In the late 90s of the last century, the tower was turned into a cultural center, where exhibitions, concerts, cultural events are held. There is also a small museum and restaurant overlooking the Bosphorus.

You can get there by ferry or boat, there are several berths.