Facts about the Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi) in Istanbul

Facts about the Maiden’s Tower (Kız Kulesi) in Istanbul

Maiden's Tower is one of the city's most famous symbols, that located on the Bosphorus in Uskudar area in Istanbul. There is no information if the tower is manmade or it was found in the water naturally. It was once a reflection of Byzantine paintings, and later it became Ottoman lighthouse. There are many legends that related to the tower and its name. The reason of its name is due to the...

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