Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi) - Istanbul - travel guide

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Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi)

The original tower dates back tot he ancient Greeks, now the tower is a cafe and restaurant serviced by private boats.

One of the most beautiful landmarks of the city is the "Maiden's Tower." It was built in the 18th century on a tiny island near the Asian side at the entry of the Bosporus. During the day the tower is a café, in the evening it is a cosmopolitan restaurant with live music. According to legend, the delicate tower was built to protect a sultan's daughter from the snake bites predicted by a fortune-teller -- to no avail. According to another legend, Leander swam through the Hellespont to his beloved Hero every evening, until his untimely demise.

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