Fortresses & Watchtowers

Castles & Towers

The land walls that held for a thousand years, the fortresses that took the city, and the towers that still own the view.

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The Anatolian Castle is a fortress located in Istanbul, and in Turkish, it is known as Anadoluhisari. It is found on the Asian side of Istanbul

Combining one of the best photography spots in the entire city, with some of the most ancient history around, is Galata Tower.

One way that has proven to be true is through the establishment of the Kuleli Military High school, which was founded on September 21 in 1845.

When you look at it, you might wonder what this, and why it is there. The building you’re seeing is Maiden’s Tower, or Kiz Kulesi, in Turkish.

The Rumelian Castle, also known as the Rumelihisari in Turkish is located on a hill at the European side of the Bosporus.

The Walls of Constantinople, this is a monument that is mentioned at every given chance when mentioning what Istanbul has to offer to anyone.

Yedikule Fortress is a castle which was built in 1458 by Mehmed ll. The tower’s name means “Fortress/Dungeons of the Seven Towers”

Yoros Castle is an isolated castle which is located between the Bosporus and the Black Sea. This is more to the north of Joshua’s Hill in Istanbul.