Walled Obelisk

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The Knitted Column, which is 32 meters high, was made in a form that tapers towards the top. Normally, there was an obelisk in the middle of the hippodromes built during the Roman period. However, similar to the Circus Maximus hippodrome in Rome, which has two obelisks, a second obelisk was erected at the hippodrome in Istanbul to glorify the city. It is unknown who erected the Knitted Column, which is thought to have been erected in the fourth century AD. The inscription on the marble pedestal under the column facing the Blue Mosque reads, "This high four-faced monument, eroded over time, was transformed into a better form than we saw before by Emperor Constantine, the pride of the Empire." Colossus of Rhodes surprised; This bronze-covered column aroused admiration.” From this information, the column was built by Constantine VII. It is understood that it was repaired during the time of Porpyrogennetos (913-959). During this repair, the body of the Knitted Column and three sides of its footing were decorated with gilded bronze plates. During the crusades in 1204, people from Western Europe plundered the city and took away the brass around the column, thinking they were gold.

Игорь Старосельцев

Level 7 Local Expert

One of the sights of Istanbul. It is worth a visit if you are interested in the preserved artifacts of Byzantium. As well as the Gothic Column, the most ancient artifact of Byzantium in the territory of modern Istanbul. Yes, a lot of things...

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Елена Л

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The historical center (Constantinople) of Istanbul, a place of numerous tourists. There are many benches, you can relax, there are numerous cafes, have a snack and look at the beautiful ancient mosques.

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Tatiana Lavrik

Level 8 Local Expert

My favorite place in Istanbul! I always admire this view when I return in the evening by ferry. At night, in the light of the lights, it is especially beautiful!

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Олег Семенченко

Level 9 Local Expert

One of the beautiful places located on the square next to Sultan Ahmet, go to this part of the city you will not regret, the places are fascinating 👍

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Галина Е.

Level 15 Local Expert

The obelisk is certainly interesting, but not as impressive as the Egyptian column or the serpentine one. If you turn on your imagination, you can imagine how harmonious it was in those centuries when they stood in the middle of a huge racetrack. And if you go to the museum of Islamic art, which stands on this square, you can see in the picture how archaeologists imagine it. And you can also walk down the street past the square, turn right and see part of the hippodrome wall - that's where the power and breath of history are...

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Андрей Абрамов

Level 19 Local Expert

We lived in a hotel next to Sultanahmet Square. We walked past the obelisk every day in the morning to the tram stop and back in the evening. He is surrounded by tourists for photography and guarded by local stray representatives of the dog kingdom, each the size of a good ram and a chip in his ear.

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Александр Сухарев

Level 18 Local Expert

It's good to walk around Istanbul and see the sights. It is located on the central square, not far from the Blue Mosque and St. Sophia Cathedral.

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Владимир Романовский

Level 8 Local Expert

A beautiful obelisk that you would not expect to see in the capital of Turkey. They brought an obelisk from Egypt, shortened it by half on the way)))

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Вадим

Level 30 Local Expert

Composite obelisk (Greek Anemodulin, that is, "slave of the wind") was originally a 32-meter (now 21-meter) Byzantine obelisk that stood on the Constantinople hippodrome (now Ahmadiyeh Square) already in the X century[3]. The circumstances of the installation of the Composite obelisk are unknown. It is widely believed that it was erected by Constantine the Great as a temporary replacement for the solid obelisk that stood here before, which was taken by him from Ancient Egypt.

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veralen

Level 30 Local Expert

You stand next to the obelisk and feel the tremor of the historic hippodrome with your feet, along which chariots raced madly centuries ago. An excellent place. If you stand facing the Bosphorus, then on the left is the Hagia Sophia, on the right is the Blue Mosque. There are three pompous columns in the center, amazing in their execution. And all this with a wonderful Turkish flavor: with roasted chestnuts, bagels, with freshly squeezed pomegranate (was in October) juice and Turkish black and thick coffee brewed in jezve. Visit and enjoy! By the way, you can have a snack in the cafe here too, and they are there!

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Надежда Заморски

Level 9 Local Expert

You can also buy at the pharmacy on weekends, but not all medicines are available, so if you eat from Russia, it's better to take them with you in stock.

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Pallmira

Level 25 Local Expert

Imagine the gold cladding and it will be a more impressive sight. It remains only to fantasize. Maybe someday, at least, imitation will cover the "bricks", the remnants of former luxury.

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Сергей

Level 9 Local Expert

Nearby all the main attractions can be found 5min there are no queues to visit.

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Andrew Smol

Level 5 Local Expert

It is very beautiful, the historical background is felt, there are many people who want to look at the artifact.

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Олег Егоров

Level 16 Local Expert

A very beautiful place!!!!It simply fascinates with its elegance.I advise you to visit this landmark of Istanbul!

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Alla V.

Level 12 Local Expert

A great place to walk- clean, beautiful, sit on benches- this is the very center of the old town- I liked it

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Турист

Level 30 Local Expert

A modest obelisk.. but ... it has been preserved and is being taken care of. Everyone gets their own thoughts and feelings looking at the obelisk. So you will see it, because it is visible from afar... Well, very modestly. A good prospect on a sunny day. Here is the obelisk of Constantine the 2nd. And on Chamberlitash is the column of Constantine the 1st. I'm going there to compare...

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Константин Козаченко

Level 11 Local Expert

Nothing unusual. The ancient monument had greatness even before the Ottoman times. The Turks themselves don't really appreciate him, judging by his condition.

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