Hidden Secrets
Maiden's Tower
Istanbul, Turkey
The Maiden's Tower (Turkish: Kız Kulesi; Greek: Πύργος της Κόρης), also known as Leander's Tower (Greek: Πύργος του Λέανδρου, lit. 'Tower of Leandros') since the Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey. The tower appeared on the reverse of the Turkish 10 lira banknote from 1966 to 1981.
- Category
- Hidden Secrets
- Location
- Istanbul, Turkey
- Coordinates
- 41.02111, 29.00417
- How to get there
- Google MapsApple MapsOpenStreetMap
- Wikidata
- Q848397
What is Maiden's Tower?
Maiden's Tower is a Hidden Secrets place on VeroMaps. Other places close by: Basketmakers' Kiosk, Liman Han, Lebon Patisserie & Café, Istanbul 4th Vakıf Han.
Where is Maiden's Tower?
Maiden's Tower is in Istanbul, Turkey. Coordinates: 41.02111, 29.00417.
How do I get to Maiden's Tower?
Maiden's Tower is at Istanbul, Turkey (41.02111, 29.00417). Enter these coordinates in Google Maps, Apple Maps or OpenStreetMap for walking, cycling or driving directions.