Base of the Column of Arcadius
Arkadyos Sütunu
A massive marble pedestal is all that remains of a column that towered over Constantinople for 1300 years.

📜 Remains of a Roman triumphal column built in the early 5th century AD.
🔍 Once stood 40 meters tall, now only the base and pedestal survive.

Why Go

🏛️ Explore ancient Roman history
🚶 Easy to access in Istanbul
📸 Unique photo opportunity of a historical ruin

Why Avoid

🚧 Only a portion of the base remains
🏙️ Hemmed in by dense urban development

Tips

📍 Located on Haseki Kadın Sk. in Fatih district.
⏳ Best viewed with historical context in mind.

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