Tekfour Palace

Tekfur Palace, created in the XVIII-XIV centuries, became a unique monument of Byzantine architecture, preserved in its original form. Before the conquest of Constantinople, it was located near the city wall, not far from it was the gate of Edirne. Tekfur originally had the imperial name Constantine Porphyrogenetus. The Turks renamed it Tekfur, which means “ruler” in their language.

Tekfur is located near the Golden Horn Bay and Emynunu Wharf. It can be reached by public transport, taking buses 48E, 99 and 99U. To do this, you need to go to Balat station.