Yedikule Fortress
53 reviews
September 3
panpshechko
For all fortress lovers.
A great place with a rich history. You can climb the Golden Gate, which offers a beautiful view of the city and the Marmara Sea with ships going into the horizon.
In general, this is the category of attractions that, although not popular (too far from Sultanahmet, although there is a tram that can be reached in 25 minutes. And if you decide to walk from Sultanahmet to the fortress 1-1.5 hours on foot, you can also see the "non-parade" Istanbul)., but it is actively being restored and has good information support. In this regard, it was very reminiscent of our Izborsk in the Pskov region.
The price is more than affordable - 250 liras for 1 adult on 03.09.24.
Tourists 1.5 people.
I definitely recommend you to visit.
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October 6
Reconstruction is underway, but it is open to the public. The cost is 250 lire, they give you a booklet. I love such objects. There are practically no people, the views are amazing, on the sea, on the city, very atmospheric!
It is better to go in the daytime, because the area is not tourist, near a cemetery, car repairs, car disassembly, vegetable gardens of local residents, a bus stop that goes to the city center, one cafe like a local tea-coffee sandwich.
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October 21
A great place, with a minimum number of tourists. There is an opportunity to climb the fortress and admire the views of the city and the strait. The cost in October 2024 is 250 liras per person. There is a small cafe on site. They give out a booklet at the entrance with a description, which can help you get to know the history of the fortress in more detail. I recommend you to visit
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September 2
🌄🏺 Let's go to ancient times with Oleg the Prophetic!
In 907, Oleg went on a campaign to Constantinople, the heart of the Byzantine Empire. It was not just a military campaign, but a symbol of the strength and unity of the Eastern Slavs! 💪💖
Like a real commander, he gathered his loyal troops and headed for the majestic walls of the city on ships. According to legend, thanks to cunning and luck, he was able to negotiate with the Byzantine rulers and ensure peaceful trade relations! ⚔️🕊️
This campaign became a significant stage in history, and also proved that even the strongest enemies can be turned down by cunning and wisdom.
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July 11
The ticket price is 250 liras
(It's cheap in Istanbul today!)
The castle is being reconstructed
But you can walk through the territory, climb the wall, enter the towers
Great view!!!
The castle is beautiful, despite the construction site
It is optimal to get from Sirenji station to Yedikulu by the Marmaray train and look at the remains of the fortress wall along the sea and then go to the castle
There are cafes and shops near the castle with prices lower than Sultanahmet (grill House at 44 Imam Hussein Street)
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October 7
I was very pleasantly surprised. I thought it was just another cold stone, but I was wrong. The atmospheric place of Istanbul. You can climb the wall, walk along stone passages that are hundreds of years old and at the end have a coffee on the lawn in the center of this historical monument. It is mandatory to visit.
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September 19
A beautiful building with a rich history, entrance is 100 lira, a booklet on the history of the fortress and a diagram are given with a ticket, very few tourists, the restoration of the minaret of the first Islamic mosque in the city is underway in the center. There is a cafe and a toilet on site.
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November 27
It's just great!! There are few tourists, the entrance is 250 lire. It's a pity that there is no audio guide. You can get from the historical center by metro or bus in 15-20 minutes. If you are interested in history, then you should definitely visit this place
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April 20
We visited this castle museum in early April 2024.
I really liked it! The entrance is only 100 liras, while in addition to the castle itself, you can also go upstairs and admire the beautiful panorama of Istanbul.
There are still few tourists. The castle is under reconstruction, I think over time it will be "promoted" and there will be noticeably more tourists.
Another plus is the relative proximity to the center. From Yenikapi and back we walked 4 km along a beautiful and deserted promenade.
But you can also get there by train.
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December 2
A worthwhile place. It's a pity there's not much left of the interior decoration. There were almost no people, mostly Russians. You can climb the walls for a view. Well , inside and outside the mosque , there is a cafe . It doesn't look historical at all. I think the entrance price will be taken away soon.
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October 13
The process of restoring the fortress is still in progress, but the result is already visible. The place is gorgeous, especially if you are tired of the crowds of idly staggering bags. The view from the walls is magnificent, and there is a place to climb inside. I am attaching a short video guide to the fortress. Have a nice trip, everyone.
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October 14
The fortress is beautiful, but many entrances are closed. The spirit of antiquity spoils the mosque inside the fortress. Tickets to all museums in Istanbul are expensive.
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May 20
Yes, under reconstruction. The entrance has already been made for 200 liras. But there are practically no people, the view from the tower is super, and in general it is a very cool historical building
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April 25
As they say, the very fortress with the very golden gate, to which the Prophetic Oleg nailed his shield. Admission for tourists is 100 liras per person. They are given a brochure with a map and the history of the fortress in English and Turkish. Not for idle wandering, but for history lovers. There is a very colorful area around with narrow streets and small houses.
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August 5
A historical place . It looks great. First this wall fell , and after it the Byzantine Empire
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October 14
The entrance is 250 liras, which is expensive at the moment, the panorama from above is amazing, few visitors, easy transport accessibility!
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October 3, 2023
We were in September 2023. The price is 100 liras. 4 towers are open to the public. Round Turkish towers are empty inside. Square Byzantine tower at the Golden Gate in the inside with filling. Wooden decks and ladders. Ascent to the decks is prohibited. But there are no guards. We got up.
The ascent to the walls is closed for security reasons. High and there is no railing. The ascent to the Golden Gate Towers is open. Inside the Byzantine tower there is a stone staircase. There are two guardhouses along the way.
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April 24
Yedikule Castle is an interesting museum where you can learn the history of Istanbul. The fortress was built by the Ottomans in 1458, and once housed a prison. We visited the museum, examined the torture chambers and saw the remains of decorations on the gates. There are thick walls inside, and the atmosphere of the fortress is felt. I recommend it for history lovers.
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August 4
The cost for tourists is 250 liras (approximately 750 rubles at the exchange rate on July 23, 2024). But not the most expensive of entertainment. Restoration work is underway. From the interesting: you can go upstairs and look towards the sea, and that's probably it... I won't go there a second time and I don't advise you. It is better to go to the sea to swim
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May 29
Cool. The inside of the gatehouse is especially interesting. Magnificent view from the roof. The scale of the structure is impressive.
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November 6
The fortress is closed (end of October 2024), there is just a lock on the fence and that's it, no one explains anything, local children are playing inside.
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October 13
It was on a Sunday afternoon, but there were surprisingly few visitors.
In general, everything is on the level. I was confused by the lack of an audio guide.
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February 25, 2023
A wonderful place! It's good that we got into the reconstruction period, few people, quiet, calm. The entrance is 100 lira, they give an interesting booklet at the entrance. There is a toilet and a cafe on site. There is 1 ascent to the wall, you can visit 2 towers. It is a very beautiful, historical place. For lovers of castles, fortresses, ancient history.
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September 30, 2023
While the walls and towers themselves are under reconstruction, but various events are organized inside, for example, outdoor film screenings, and there are very beautiful art objects near the entrance.
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November 18
Great view, you can walk along the walls and towers, cheap entrance ticket
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April 10, 2023
I was here when the territory was still undergoing restoration (March 2023). I paid 100 lire for the entrance. You could go into several towers and climb one of them, the view is amazing! And the climb itself is even more interesting: steep steps, small windows, narrow passages and small rooms. I was genuinely interested in walking even on one tower. The main advantage is that there are no tourists at all. You walk quietly, look, take photos. The main place here is the Golden Gate, the former main entrance to the fortress. I love ruins, so it was very interesting for me to wander around and look at everything, but of course you will not find anything exquisite here.
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November 1
Accidentally found on the map. Definitely yes. You need to come here. The entrance is 250 liras
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November 5
An atmospheric place. Beautiful views. There are few tourists.
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March 25
On March 8, 2024, my wife was allowed in for free. The castle is beautiful with a good panorama and much more is under reconstruction.
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April 26
It is under restoration, but you can climb the walls of the fortress and admire the beautiful views. And few people!
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March 23, 2023
The facility is under reconstruction, but they are allowed inside. The ticket is 100 liras per person, the museum pass is not valid. There is a toilet on site, the cafe is closed. There is an entrance to 2 towers and a climb to the wall. From the wall there is a great view of the Bosphorus and the city
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September 3, 2022
Part of the fortress is under reconstruction.
You can go upstairs, the views are beautiful. There is an opportunity to go inside some towers.
It's beautiful and interesting. Everything is very well maintained. Admission is 100 TL per person. For people who are at least a little bit interested in history, this is wow.
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September 3
Beautiful place, great view. Entrance is paid
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April 28
A great place to visit! We really liked the castle.
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June 11, 2023
We were in April 2023, I liked it. Restoration is underway, you can climb the central towers, the passage was closed to the walls. It is a pity that from the outside there are some vegetable gardens and huts behind the moat. I couldn't get around it, the dog almost bit me.
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May 1
This place has an amazing view that opens from the top of the castle, it's worth visiting this place for it
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March 28, 2023
Immersion in the Middle Ages. The cats will point the way and show you all the important places of the fortress. Entrance is paid, a card is issued. There is a small coffee shop on site.
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May 16
The Golden Gate of Constantinople, plus a great view from the gate tower of the entire old city. I highly recommend it.
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October 31, 2023
The main gate of Constantinople is deserted, there are no tourists. From the metro min 7-10 on foot. Very beautiful views. There is a passage inside in one of the towers.
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February 4
A large beautiful castle, do not miss the remains of the Byzantine golden gate outside
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February 26, 2022
26.02.2022. The Golden Gate cannot be viewed from the outside, access is blocked by the cemetery. They asked me for 100 lire to enter the territory. At the moment, reconstruction is underway, you can only go up to one of the towers, but for this money it is better to visit the Galata Tower. The view from the Galata Tower is super, the impressions are colossal, and there is nothing to look at from the Golden Gate of the Castle. I advise you not to waste time and money and go to Galatka.
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May 7, 2023
A fortress with a history, excellent views of the Bosphorus and land, mesmerizing
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October 6
The neighborhood is dear.
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October 8, 2022
A good place, 100 liras entrance in 2022. There is something to see. Great views.
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September 6, 2022
I haven't seen any ticket office, admission is free. A playground above the golden gate is open on the territory, there is a cafe. The walls are impressive!
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July 20
Nicely
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July 12, 2023
It is unclear why there is a paid entrance. There didn't seem to be anything special here
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May 31
Super
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August 3, 2022
Great! Ancient walls. It's amazing
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January 7, 2021
The fortress is still closed for reconstruction. You can get to it from Sultanahmet by Markarai metro line from Sirkeci station to Kazlycheshme, the fare is 7.5 liras
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