Column of Constantine, Istanbul

Name: Column of Constantine
Address: Mollafenari Mh., Vezirhan Cd. No:28, Istanbul, 34120, Turkey
Telephone: +90 530 102 19 95

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The Column of Constantine is a Roman monumental column built for Roman emperor Constantine the Great to commemorate the dedication of Constantinople on 11 May 330 AD. Built c. 328 AD, it is the oldest Constantinian monument in Istanbul and stood in the centre of the Forum of Constantine. It occupies the second-highest hill of the seven hills of Constantine's Nova Roma, the erstwhile Byzantium, and was midway along the Mese odos, the ancient city's main thoroughfare. ()

Local name: Çemberlitaş Sütunu Coordinates: 41°0'31"N, 28°58'17"E

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Mollafenari Mh., Vezirhan Cd. No:28Fatih (Molla Fenari)Istanbul 34120 Turkey

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+90 530 102 19 95

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Column of Constantine open?

Column of Constantine is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 8 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Column of Constantine?

Nearby attractions include Çemberlitaş Hamamı, Istanbul (1 min walk), TGC Press Media Museum, Istanbul (2 min walk), Gazi Atik Ali Pasha Mosque, Istanbul (2 min walk), Köprülü Library (2 min walk).

How to get to Column of Constantine by public transport?

The nearest stations to Column of Constantine:

Tram

Çemberlitaş • Lines: T1 (1 min walk)
Sultanahmet Station • Lines: T1 (6 min walk)

Bus

Havalimani Transfer (5 min walk)
Havataş transfer (5 min walk)

Train

Sirkeci Marmaray Underground Station (12 min walk)
Istanbul Sirkeci Terminal (14 min walk)

Ferry

Eminonu Iskelesi (17 min walk)
Eminönü (19 min walk)

Metro

Yenikapı • Lines: M1A, M1B, M2 (28 min walk)