Magical view from the ferry while passing sides in istenbul. Possible to go there by small boat but we just watched from the land. Gorgeous!!!

Posting these pictures from different times of the year: the last big snow in February and now, warm weather in september. Thanks to that last live video i did that cold day before leaving Istanbul, i was able to collect money and travel around Turkey for the next 7 months.

Kız Kulesi (in Turkish)برج الفتاة (In Arabic)A great view point in Uskudar = Istanbul for photo shooting and walking.Many coffee shops are just steps from the shore side, you can have a non forgettable cup of tea in front of this historical tower.

Great Place!I always love to go to Uskudar, rent an electric scooter and enjoy the beautiful view!

The best place I like in Istanbul has a special charm💓🇹🇷

The most beautiful place to see sunset in Istanbul. the view is amazing, enjoy the view with a cup of çay and simit.

Full of legends and very good spot to see both continents

A place accessible by boat, on the Asian side. You dont have to wait a long time for your transportation because the boats go and come back every 10-15 minutes.A pleasant location.

Very nice tor, I recommend to visit

It’s a great place, especially for a romantic walk at the Bosporus. Looks great at night from Asian side looking at the tower whilst across Bosporus you see all the sightseeing highlights. I don’t recommend the restaurant. Although it is a nice experience to be taken by boat and the interior is nice, the food is below average for a high price. Very sad, as its just focusing on tourists and do not serve the service and food experience, a romantic dinner deserves.

Good place to have a walk there. Really nice and remarkable

I definitely love this place and every time when I am in Istanbul I take a long walk from Uskudar down the coast to Miden tower. If you want to cross to the other side you will have to pay about 5eur for the boat that is passing every half hour. On the top you can sit an enjoy you caffe or tea with the magnificent view on Istanbul.

A great view!

Maidens Tower is one of the most beautiful places to dine or have coffee. The history behind the tower is beautiful. To know the story must visit the place. I am not a spoiler. And to visit this place there is a boat ride which costs some money but its worth it.

Nice view

This place is located on an island on the bosphorus strait.You can access the island by boats going there, you can take them from the Uskudar beachfront.This place has many interesting stories many of which are legends, you can go there and read them by your self

Ahhhh its so refreshing... Along the coastal line you can walk amd see this beauty. Inside is nothing so impressive but from the top you can take really good fotos

General informationThe objective called by the inhabitants of Istanbul (Turkey) the Virgins Tower is known by Europeans as the Leandros Tower. Used over time as a lighthouse, it was transformed into a cafe. This 1250-square-meter building is built on a rocky island 200 meters offshore in front of the Salacak district of Usküdar. From the place of the layerWherever it was, the Tower of the Virgin was the silent witness to events throughout history. For hundreds of years, he has also been the source of inspiration for countless poets and writers.Personal information: I wholeheartedly recommend.I can simply say that the atmosphere is very pleasant and quiet, with a unique view of the Salacak neighborhood.The location is very elegant and romantic, having at the same time a pleasant impact mainly on couples.

Highley recommended, good accessibility with metro and there are lots of cafe and restaurant around with a great view. Nice place to take photos.

Nice tower with amazing view and beautiful atmosphere.

We had breakfast in the restaurant at the Maiden tower. And it was just great! The service..., Food quality.., and cordiality was just something to always remember of.As the place for itself is a great place to be ..just for knowing the legends of this tower and the amazing history.

Nice view from the boat. Taken last November 2018!

Its a beautiful place, with a great view of both the sides of the city. Also a very romantic place, apprently very popular amongst the Istanbul couples as a proposal spot! So be careful when you book a dinner here, might have a few connotations hehe.Jokes aside, its a decent experience. You get a great view of the city, almost like a semi private pass to wander around this historical tower, and food in a lovely atmosphere.It can be a bit odd if not couples, the place has a very romantic aura. One thing is that the earliest boat available for dinner there is 8.15pm, which is a bit late, so we had to wander around a little waiting for it. Food is a four course meal, but the wine menu is very expensive. Its like London prices for food, which itself is ok, nothing much to ride home about. But its a great experience overall.A note for vegetarians, as are many places in Istanbul, this place is not easy if you dont eat meat. They will substitute the mains for penne pasta, but the experience is great overall.

Just a tower that you could spectate from the shore. Looks pretty and it is for a picture but that was it.

Amazing view, you can watch Asia and Europe sides of İstanbul, it has great restaurant and coffees, nice stuff easy to get to the tower from Üsküdar. My kids love the area to much since they watch the dolphins around the maiden s tower. I advise everybody visiting İstanbul to visit this amazing place.

The Maiden’s Tower (Kiz Kulesi in Turkish) is a fantastic tower on the sea at the entrance of the Bosphorus, along Uskudar coasts in Istanbul. Also known as the Leandros, is the one of the most popular landmarks and monuments of the city. it serves as a cafe and restaurant during day-time, and as a private restaurant in the evenings. It also hosts variety of special invitations and organizations such as weddings, meetings, launches and business meals.

I wish I had some time to enjoy a nice dinner at the restaurant. The setting is amazing and the views are breath taking. It was a little crowded when i was here but it is worth it. The boat ride is less than 10 minutes and the rooftop is very cool. The views are amazing and very romantic. Take your significant other to enjoy it even better.

Its an awesome place with an unforgettable experience. The vibes there are just extraordinary! Wether youre enjoying your tea on the deck, or you hopped on the bosphorus boat tour, youre gonna have a great time there ! The place is just packed in people that are laughing and having fun. Make sure not to overpay for the boat ride though. PS: definitely dont use the toilets in the boats, they are very unhygienic.

BeautifulThis building Used as a symbol for the great city of Istanbul,‏the Old story of building this beautiful tower: An ancient king dreamed about his lovely daughter death by a snake bite so he decided to isolate her in the middle of the sea far away from any risk‏he built the tower and put her there‏unfortunately the girl died when she received a gift as a basket of fruits with a snake hiding inside it and the snake attacked the beautiful girl . People use this story to remember that what ever you do you will never be able to avoid your destinyAny how it is very romantic to watch it from Üsküdar in Asian side of the City

The most romantic dinner place one can go. Delicious set menu, amazing atmosphere. The whole experience from booking to getting on the boat that takes you there, the live music with selected songs that all go with the story of the princess and her lost love and sacrifice. The museum and architecture of the place are not to be missed. Our bight was an amazing one never to be forgotten. 11/05/2018 thank you for being perfect.

We went for our anniversary dinner. Its such a lovely place full of history and stories. The lighting is romantic and staff exceptionally helpful. The dinner is on the expensive side but 100% worth it. The three course meal was divine and the lovely Turkish bottle of wine a perfect pairing for our seafood (we opted for the exclusive menu and got the giant prawn as a first and the sea bass as a second). The prawn practically melted in my mouth and the sea bass was wonderful with its citrus sauce. Before dessert we climbed to the top of the tower for the panoramic views. It was romantic and lovely. The perfect place to spend an anniversary. I wish we had made our reservation sooner (rather than 2 days before) and maybe we could have had a window seat. But even so, it was perfect! So worth it! You will not find anything like it in the US.

Nothing to say; if you are in Istanbul then you know must visit this wonderful place😎🤙

Olivia is the nicest girl you will meet with 10 out of 10 customer service. I love this place and will come here again, I have taken many pictures of this beautiful place on my instagram ultimate8pac. This place is heaven

It’s a Great Place where You Can Have a Breakfast to Start Your Day with.They Delicately Serve a Delicious Turkish Breakfast surrounded with Great Ambiance in a Medieval Location!! Highly Recommended !!

Very calm place with awsome view of old city of istanbul from asian side

The Maidens Tower, also known as Leanders Tower is lying on a small islet located 200m from the coast of Üsküdar.You can acces it by boat from the shore on a very quick trip, its not very expensive and the view from the top definelty worth it !

Didnt visit the Tower, but saw it from the ferry. The view is very nice, especially during the sunset

Dear, reader!The Tower of Leandro, another landmark in the big city. Spectacular views to watch the sunset or admire how to pass the time. It is a unique place in Istanbul.

Very beautiful but doesnt worth to visit , u can see all of from any ships to uskudar

Maiden island.Istanbuls gem, quiet place near Uskudar (Asian side), relaxing and must visit place 🌞Easy to get with Uskudar water taxi from city centre (20minut service) than short walk, and finally Kizkulesi boat.

One of my favorite places in Istanbul it’s a must-go site you have to sea the beautiful view of Istanbul while walking on the shore and sitting in front of the tower

Whats an amazing view especially when the sunset.

It was a really amazing experience to grab a cocktail and drinks up in the top of the tower. They have a decent variety of liquors and a few non-alcoholic beverages as well.Prices werent cheap but also werent crazy expensive. Our bartender was very friendly and was helping us learn some Turkish.We loved the relaxed vibe inside and it felt great to feel the strong sea breeze that came through the windows as we drank our drinks.The boat / ferry picks up directly across the bay on the asian side of Istanbul. The cost of entry during normal public hours is 40 Lira for the boat and entry.

Very beautiful and romantic place to take photo. The story behind Maiden’s Tower is very exciting and heartbreaking, it shows how a father loves his daughter.

Lovely place but the last trip to this place by boat 18:30 PMThere is restaurant and Cafe

Nice location and great view, food are so so

Heres a view from Üsküdar 😍

Maiden Tower; the most special place in Istanbul.🤗💜

It is nice to take a walk along the Bosphorus and admire the tower from the shore or from the cafes. It also has some of the most beautiful views of historical peninsula with Ayasofya, Topkapi palace and Sultanahmet (Blue) mosque.

Of course the view is enchanting, it is istanbul after all. But the ticket price is a bit too much for just go to the tower which is 3 minutes away from coast and not much to offer inside the tower.

A very beautiful historic monument. Its a great historic hidden gem. One of a kind. Worth the visit.the history behind it is amusing.

The Maidens Tower (Turkish: Kız Kulesi), also known as Leanders Tower (Tower of Leandros) since the medieval 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.fter the naval victory at Cyzicus, the ancient Athenian general Alcibiades possibly built a custom station for ships coming from the Black Sea on a small rock in front of Chrysopolis (todays Üsküdar).[3] In 1110 Byzantine Emperor Alexius Comnenus built a wooden tower protected by a stone wall.[3] From the tower an iron chain stretched across to another tower erected on the European shore, at the quarter of Mangana in Constantinople.[3] The islet was then connected to the Asiatic shore through a defense wall, whose underwater remains are still visible.[3] During the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople (Istanbul) in 1453, the tower held a Byzantine garrison commanded by the Venetian Gabriele Trevisano.[3] Subsequently, the structure was used as a watchtower by the Ottoman Turks during the reign of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.[3]The tower, often named Leanders Tower in reference to the legend of Hero and Leander (which took place in the Dardanelles strait, also known as the Hellespont in antiquity), was destroyed during the earthquake of 1509, and burned in 1721.[3] Since then it was used as a lighthouse, and the surrounding walls were repaired in 1731 and 1734, until in 1763 it was erected using stone.[3] From 1829 the tower was used as a quarantine station, and in 1832 was restored by Sultan Mahmud II.[3] Restored again by the harbour authority in 1945,[3] the most recent restoration began in 1998 for the James Bond movie The World Is Not Enough, and steel supports were added around the ancient tower as a precaution after the 17 August 1999 earthquake.[4]The interior of the tower has been converted into a café and restaurant, with views of the former Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman capital.[5] Private boats make trips to the tower several times a day.[6]

This is my favourite sight in Istanbul. It’s beauty is tremendous and watching it from the Asian side of Istanbul is so serene and peaceful.To get there you take a cute little boat from Uskudar which takes you onto the little island of the tower in the middle of the Bosphorous. From the tower you can get an amazing 360 degree view of Istanbul whilst enjoying nice cuisine at the restaurant in the tower. There is also an opportunity to dress up as an ottoman sultan and get to learn some history and the myths regarding this tower. The tower it self is a gorgeous piece of architecture! This is not to be missed in Istanbul!

Very nice place

Situated in the middle of the sea a great place to visit

The island is only 200m from Asia and 1255m2 in size! In 110BC the first building for defense and commerce was built, know as Arcla ( small castle). The short boat trip to the island departs every approximately 30min. The island and tower has been well restored and is worth the Tl 20 fee for the visit. We did not dine at the restaurant but enjoyed the walk up the stairs to the viewing deck. Also the island’s history and fascinating legends displayed on the stairs landings made interesting reading. There is a small souvenir shop and a studio for photos in traditional or theme costumes. The flag flying on the tower flagpole is 5m2 and is replaced every 15 days !

I was unable to visit. It was closed due to covid. Love to visit it next time.

The Maidens Tower #istanbul🇹🇷 Build around 340BCWhat a beautiful architectural piece! A museum, with a ground-floor restaurant offering traditional Turkish dishes alongside excellent views. I was touched by the many purposes the piece had throughout history:1. a merchantman tax collection center2. a defense tower3. a lighthouse4. a quarantine hospital5. a radio station

Worth planning for.Ferry trip to Uskudar from Besiktas, to see a marvelous view.Simit and hot drinks are offered at the shore, and you can also visit the Tower to enjoy a nice dinner

Very nice.. You can reach by take boat from eminono.. 2.7 TL.. To uskudar.. Walk for 1km.. To right.. And you will see the amazing sunset... Take a nice photo and spend some good time.. Try popcorn... Its delicious..

You should go here during sun rise or sunset. It’s going to be an amazing view. They have tea shop that you can sit on the couch facing to the sea and see the whole Istanbul. My heart melt.

Beautiful

Its a peace of heaven

Beautiful spot filled with beautiful stories and memories and it has the best view of the two part of istanbul. Such a magical place.

Approximately 650 feet (200 meters) from the coast of Üsküdar, the Maiden’s Tower can be found on a small island at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus. Even though it’s not known exactly when the tower was built, the architectural style is synonymous with the era around 340 BCE. The landmark was previously known as Leandros and Damalis – named after the wife of Kharis, the king of Athens. During the Byzantine era, it was also known as “arcla,” which means “little castle.”After the Ottoman Army conquered Constantinople, the tower was pulled down and replaced with a wooden structure, which was then destroyed by a fire in 1719. Istanbul’s head architect Nevşehirli Damat İbrahim Paşa rebuilt a stone version, and a glass kiosk and lead-covered dome were later added. Sultan Mahmut II’s signature was inscribed on marble by famous calligrapher Rakım Efendi and, by 1857, a lantern had been installed, although this was converted into an automatic lighting system by 1920.

Nice legendary story behind it .. it was good to come across it in my trip though Bosphorus.

Its one of the must see monuments in Istanbul. well preserved and easy to get to by boat. worth an hour to spend there and you can also have dinner at the restaurant.

Seems like a small pier a little off the shore, surrounding area and views are better than the actual tower

This is one of the most favoured Touristic spot at İstanbul city..Breathtaking bosphorus view at both sides. Restaurant and Cafe are a lill pricy. You pay a fee to get in the boat and arrive to tower which will last 2 minutes. Basement level was used as dungeon in the past now its Restaurant part. its a good spot for taking pictures especially at sun set if you had the opportunity to visit at those times..

I spent sometime there, watching sunset, enjoyed tea and sheesha.

Good to see but hard to get close to it. You can see it on the other side of the road

Loved the Kiz Kulesi side overlooking the Maiden Tower and all Istanbul old town shore. Great place for a walk.

Take a small boat to reach the tower.There you can have also dinner but you have to reserve due they have limited place.

Served good food suitable as per your order. An effort to reach this place as it is in the middle of the sea. Surrounded by water of course. Was as a light house change to a beautiful restaurants promised great ambiance for those who wish to get an extra ordinary dining experience. Called maiden tower as the story beneath this light house. Few version of its story tells people carried from one generations to another. You definitely need a ferry or boat to reach this Maiden Tower. Kiz Kulesi is the name of the restaurant here if you wish to do the reservation for 2 or more. This restaurant suitable for a group dinning at more then 30 people at one time. What ever it is reserved to make sure it wont dissapointed you. Worth place to visit

Wonderful lighthouse converted to restaurant. There is a balcony with amazing views

Lovely landmark in Istanbul. 35 lira for the boat ride over and entry into the tower for adults, cheaper for students. View from the top of the tower is quite beautiful too 🧿🌙

Well maintained, cleaner than expected. Order could be better. Crowds could not be left alone.

I see this place everyday in Turkish drama serials...I think its beautiful place...

So nice

You can witness some of the most spectacular views from this place, it was an absolute nightmare trying to find out how to reach maiden tower or Kiz kulesi but allow me to simplify it for you. If you would like to visit Maiden tower go to Salacak near Uskudar port its about 10/15 minutes from uskudar and directly opposite the maiden tower

One of the best “look out” spots in Istanbul, it so happens to have a very warm and romantic feel to it too. It cost 30TL for the tickets, a water taxi drops you off at the tower where u can enjoy a lovely meal at the ground level resturant for a reasonable price, enjoy a cuppa at the top cafe or just walk up to enjoy the spectacular view. It’s worth mentioning that as you climb up the stairs you can read the stories and myths associated with the tower. If you’re someone who appreciated history, a great view and a warm cuppa that’s the place for you!

A historic monument in the middle of the sea. The first feeling get at this beautiful place is peace.The ocean calms a lot of people and the view is the cherry on the top.You can buy traditional items here, see the history and there is a small restaurant at the top.It is part of the tour of the boat stops for 25 minutes here.

NICE VIEW FROM HERE....LOT OF MYTHS.....GOOD PLACE TO VISIT...

A very beautiful place to spend time in Asian side of istanbul specially in summer season.

You have to set in front of it and drink tea. But go before sunset

The place is not bad, small island with one historic tower , a story of a kingly daughter was living inside the tower , you can go by boat and you need to pay 20 Turkish lira , the have restaurant and bar at the top , nice if you want to know about the history of this place , thanks

Wonderful visiting destination on Bosforus, access with ferry from the Asian side of Istanbul

Nice place food was not great

Maiden Tower

Best place to sit at night and enjoy the ambiance with Simit and a cup of Tea

The best view of Istanbul in Bosphorus strait

Really nice views: in the middle of the passage between European and Asian part of Istanbul.

Amazing views and relaxing romantic atmosphere with live music

You are not only lover of Istanbul 🥰

Best place to feel Istanbul

The view is amazing and the story about it will touch your heart that how the father loves his daughter

Perfect view, really interesting stories, boat was really cool, good just for taking pictures and for watching the sea and enjoy ur life

An ordinary old tower, nothing too special. Good sunset view

Amazing view from the Asia coast on the Maidens tower and from the top of Maidens tower. There is interesting and cheap photoshooting on the inside. 📸

My best place i love it so much i feel thats a bic cultural place 😍😍😍❤🇹🇷