Kiz kulesi
Kiz kulesi meaning maiden`s tower in English located on a very small
islet which is near Istanbul bosphorous
, out sights of the salacak land district.
Kiz kulesi which has become the symbol of
uskudar district is only the one byzantine structure situated in uskudar
district. Some of the european
historians callt he kizkulesi as the tower of Leander.
The foundations and many
parts of the first floor can be seen current day was built in the reign of
Ottomans sultan mehmet. A tughra (a
calligraphic signature of an ottoman sultan (and some other rules to the moder)
drawed for the name of Ottoman Sultan Mahmut the second who had given the latest view of the
tower can be seen on a marble board over
the kiz kulesi. First structure made over the island was a mausoleum
from the ancient Greece. Later in the Byzantine period mousoleum
was turned in and used as customshouse.
Kizkulesi used for many different aims however tower was always a guide
for the seamen with it`s blinking light house.
Kiz kulesi was restorated
and renovated in 2000 to serve humanity in a different way by serving and looking after their hungriness.
Kiz kulesi restaurant ;
Kiz kulesi restaurant also took part
with it`s latest view in the movies of James bond . Restaurant was formed by 5
floors ; You can listen
live turkish music and eat a fixed menu arranged in advance . Rest of the higher
floors of the tower allocated for the souvenir sales. The highest part
of the tower has an amazing panaromic view of Istanbul is opened for the
visitors in return for a reasonable fee.
Day time you can
visit the Kiz kulesi just to drink something. Self served Fast food menus are
also offered to the guest`s of the restaurant
How to get Kiz kulesi (maiden`s tower)
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Boatr are available
between Uskudar , Salacak and Kabatas can be taken to go Kiz kulesi.
Uskudar – Salacak boats are available ; 12:15-19:00 weekdays , 09:00-19:00 weekends and 20.15-01:30 every evening.
Boats
from Kabatas available to Kizkulesi ; 12:00-18:00
weekdays , 09:00-18:00 weekends and 20:00-21:45
and 21:30 every evening.
How
much does it cost to go kizkulesi ;
one way 5 TL , 2 € , 3$ per person.