Tourism Travel Turkey: Maiden's Tower

Beuatifull Istanbul

I want to start my article with a quote from Napoleon Bonaparte.He said that If the Earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.Istanbul very special and amazing city.It is one of the city that has lands at two continents in the world.Its bridge between Asia and Europa so Istanbul is important city since the beginning of human history.

Istanbul's Geopolitical Location

Istanbul located at between Asia and Europa so Europian and Asian toursits can prefer istanbul.Can come here with plane,ship and by car there are advantages for a country and visitors.Especially Turkish Airlines has voyage to all countries.When Turkey complete 3th Airport it will be biggest Airport in Europa.

Istanbul Has a Rich History

Istanbul was capital city Byzantium Empire and Ottoman Empire so that states gave many things to Istanbul.There are many masterpieces in there.Maiden Tower,Galata Tower,Basillica Cistern and Hagia Sophia came from Byzantium Empire.They are still strong and millions visitors visit there every year.Topkapı Palace,Grand Bazaar,Blue Mosque ,Süleymaniye Mosque and many palaces came from Otttoman Empire and they are pearls of the city.

Oldest Closed Bazaar in Istanbul

Grand Bazaar is olderst in the world and there are many shops in there.Its one of the main adress for foreign and domastic tourists.There are many authentic things in Grand Bazaar so its right adress for to buy presents for friends and I am sure can find in there what you want because there are 4400 shops in Grand Bazaar.

I wrote about Grand Bazaar before so can find more information about it in there...

Istanbul is Cheap

Yeahh its right information because dolar and euro more valuable than Turkish lira.Maybe cant believe me but sometimes foreign toursits can have a cheaper than domastic.When foreign tours make dumping foreign toursits pay less money.So Istanbul is right adress for cheap vocation.

Istanbul and Bosphorus

Istanbul and bosphorus campleting each other.''Istanbul owes its extraordinary situation to Golden Horn, Marmara Sea and The Bosphorus." - Andrea Horn I m totally agree with Andrea Horn.While watching Bosphorus beauty can forget everything.There are Bosphorus tours at Sultan Ahmet square and can see all of historical places while in that tour.Especially while drink tea at Pierre Loti fall in love to Golden Horn.

Istanbul and Meals

I know that Turkish kepap very famous in the world but Turkish cuisine has many different and delicious meals.What is different in Istanbul.Sometimes places give more pleasure with places and people.Imagine that eating your dinner near Bosphorus.I m sure that never forget that time .Especially people prefer to eat fish near Bosphorus and there are many good restaurant in there and theya re really good at about fish.Sundays people prefer breakfast in that places too.

Istanbul and Nightlife

Istanbul never sleep .There are 17 million people istanbul and I think that its crowded and there are many people from different cultures so everybody have different sense of entertainment.

Istanbul has many night clubs especially near Bosphorus and Taksim, İstiklal Street.They are really good at entertainment sector.

Sincerity of People

Turkish people natural and friendly persons.People try to help each other.When I was 14 years old, I lost in Istanbul and I did not know Istanbul much and a couple help me .Still I remember that lovely people.

Today I will try to tell about Maiden's Tower,its symbol of İstanbul and I will give some information about its history, tales,how you can visit there and where is that amazing place.Lets start !

There is no clear and and precise information that when it was building and by whom,but its first time that To be mentioned BC 411 at the historical sources. there is certain information at DC 5 , Athenian commander of Alisbad had built customhouse and took money from merchantman. That place had used many years customhouse, lighthouse, quarantine hospital,prison..

Why People Called Tower of Leandros

Once upon a time there is a temple of the Goddess Aphrodite and Hero was working here for Goddess Aphrodite whit another girls.Her duty was fodder birds and she promised that never fall in love. They had created ceremonies every spring and a lot of visitor come there and pray for to find love.Leandros come from onn the opposite bank the bosphorus and saw Hero. They fell in love each other and started to meet every night. Leandros was swimming every night for Hero but one day a jealous priest closed to light of lighthouse and Leandros lost yourself in bosphorus and when Hero saw this situation commit suicide.After than people called its lighthouse name Tower of Leandros.

Another Myth

A Byzantine king had a very beautiful daughterbut a fortuna teller said that when your daughter had 18 years old a snake could bite her and she would die after that king decided to send his daughter that lighthouse because it was in middle sea and any snake never come there.But one day king sent a basket of grapes for daughter and a snake hid between grapes and bit princess and she died suddenly. Reportedly King had iron coffin and put on Saint Sophia' door.

How We Can Visit Maiden's Tower

Maiden's Tower is in SALACAK neighborhood , west of USKUDAR, about 15 minutes by walking. From the European side, take the ferry to USKUDAR, of from the Asian side, take a dolmus or bus there and head west along the seaside a several blocks (about 15 minutes by walking) until you see the tower. Alternatively, you can take a dolmus or taxi, but because of long term work on a subway here, traffic is almost always terrible and it will be faster to walk. Once you see the tower, wait at the ticket booth for the next shuttle boat. They usually run every 15 minutes or so.

From Istanbul's KABATAS district , in every evening in summer, between 8:00-9:15 pm, there is special boat service for KIZ KULESI. This service is free of charge for both way for evening patrons. Check this before you go.

You can enjoy whit amazing view and eat something in restaurant.

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