Walls of Constantinople
Monument · Edirnekapı, Istanbul

Walls of Constantinople

Photo: Apaleutos25 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Walls of Constantinople consist of multiple layers of fortifications built in the 5th century. They include a moat, outer wall and inner wall with towers. Sections near Edirnekapı remain standing and can be viewed from ground level.

On day 7 of Istanbul: One Week

Good to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
1-2 hours
Best time
Spring or autumn mornings
Getting there
Tram line T4 to Edirnekapı station

Itineraries with Walls of Constantinople

Day 7 of Istanbul: One Week

Balat and the walls

How Walls of Constantinople fits into a day.
  1. 9:30Chora ChurchEdirnekapı
  2. 12:00Walls of ConstantinopleEdirnekapı
  3. 14:00BalatBalat
  4. 16:00Bulgarian St. Stephen ChurchBalat
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Walls of Constantinople questions

Are the Walls of Constantinople open every day?

Yes, the accessible sections have no set hours.

Can visitors walk along the top of the walls?

Only limited restored parts allow walking, and some areas are unsafe.

How much of the original walls still stand?

Several kilometers remain, mainly in the western part of the city.

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