Maiden’s Tower
A tower on a small islet off Salacak in Üsküdar; reached by boat.
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Asian Side · Not within walking distance
Why visit?
To look at the historic peninsula and the Bosphorus from the middle of the sea and see one of Istanbul’s best-known silhouettes up close.
Short History
The history of the structure on the islet goes back to antiquity; its present appearance is largely Ottoman. After a two-year restoration that returned it to its form under Sultan Mahmud II, it opened as a monument museum on 11 May 2023.
About
The Maiden’s Tower stands on an islet just off the Üsküdar shore, where the Bosphorus opens into the Sea of Marmara. You reach it by boat; inside it is visited as a monument museum, with views of the city in every direction.
What to know before visiting
How to get here from Meşale
We have not yet checked a public-transport route to this place on the ground. The map links below give directions with current timetables; we do not quote taxi times because they depend on traffic.
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Our walking routes stay within Sultanahmet; this place is reached by public transport.
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- From Meşale
- Public transport · 2.8 km as the crow flies
- Area
- Asian Side
- Hours
- Current hours and admission on the official site
- Ticket
- Paid
Highlights
- Islet in the middle of the sea
- Views of the historic peninsula
- Silhouette at sunset
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Source & Freshness
- Source:
- Kültür Envanteri
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- Last checked:
- November 1, 2026
Hours and prices are for guidance only. Please confirm with an official source before your visit.