Where the great Theodosian land walls meet the Sea of Marmara, this massive fortress has guarded Istanbul's southern approach since the 4th century. The Roman triumphal arch at its core — the Golden Gate — once welcomed victorious emperors; the Ottomans later used it as a treasury and a terrifyingly effective prison. Climb the battlements for sweeping views of the walls stretching north toward the Golden Horn.
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