Searching for Traces of History and Culture in Istanbul: Monuments
From the Maiden's Tower to the Republic Monument, 10 monuments in Istanbul, every corner of which is full of history and culture.
Istanbul has one of the richest cultural heritages in the world with thousands of years of history. This great metropolis is home to many monuments bearing the traces of different civilizations.
We have compiled 10 must-see monuments in Istanbul for you:
Taksim Republic Monument
The Taksim Republic Monument, located in Taksim Square, was built by the Italian Pietro Canonica, the winner of a worldwide competition to build a monument in Taksim Square, which was chosen as the new demonstration area of the republic.
Cemberlitas Column
The Column of Çemberlitaş, also known as the Burnt Column or the Column of Constantine, was erected in 330 in honor of Emperor Constantine I on Çemberlitaş, one of the seven hills of Istanbul.
Atatürk and Youth Monument
The "Atatürk and Youth Monument" in front of the headquarters of Istanbul University was built in 1955 by sculptor Yavuz Görey.
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Monument
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Monument, located in the park between Fatih Bozdoğan Arch and Saraçhane passage, was built by Fatih Municipality on May 29, 1987 in memory of Fatih Sultan Mehmed.
Maiden Tower
Located in the middle of the Bosphorus, the Maiden's Tower dates back to the 5th century BC. Known for its history full of legends, this tower is one of the symbolic structures of Istanbul.
Galata Tower
Galata Tower, one of the most iconic buildings in Istanbul, was built by the Genoese in 1348.
Obelisk of Constantine
The Obelisk of Constantine is located in Sultanahmet Square. Although the exact date of construction of the monument is unknown, it is believed to have been built during the reigns of Constantine I (324-337 AD) or Theodosius I (379-395 AD).
Kadıköy Bull Statue
The Bull Statue was built in 1864 by the French sculptor Isidore Jules Bonheur.
Besiktas Eagle Statue
Beşiktaş Eagle Statue was commissioned by Bülent Çınar, Head of Mimar Sinan University Sculpture Department.
Arkadios Column
The Arkadyos Column or Avrat Stone is a victory column erected by the emperor in Istanbul after the Gothic rebellion that broke out in the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Arkadyos in the 5th century was suppressed by the Hun King and the rebel Gaines was defeated and his head was sent to Istanbul.