Prison of Anemas, Istanbul

Name: Prison of Anemas
Address: Istanbul, Turkey

#149 among attractions in Istanbul

Historical place, Forts and castles

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The Prison of Anemas is a large Byzantine building attached to the walls of the city of Constantinople. It is traditionally identified with the prisons named after Michael Anemas, a Byzantine general who rose in unsuccessful revolt against Emperor Alexios I Komnenos and was the first person to be imprisoned there. The prison features prominently in the last centuries of the Byzantine Empire, when four Byzantine emperors were imprisoned there. ()

Local name: Anemas zindanları Architectural style: Byzantine architectureCoordinates: 41°2'19"N, 28°56'27"E

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Fatih (Ayvansaray)Istanbul Turkey

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Prison of Anemas – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chora Church, Tekfur Sarayı, Rahmi M. Koç Müzesi, Bulgarian St. Stephen Church.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Prison of Anemas?

Nearby attractions include Church of St. Mary of Blachernae, Istanbul (3 min walk), Toklu Dede Mosque (3 min walk), Atik Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Istanbul (5 min walk), Ayvansaray (7 min walk).

How to get to Prison of Anemas by public transport?

The nearest stations to Prison of Anemas:

Bus

Ayvansaray-Eyüp (5 min walk)
Ayvansaray-Eyüpsultan • Lines: 500T (5 min walk)

Tram

Ayvansaray • Lines: T5 (5 min walk)
Balat • Lines: T5 (13 min walk)

Light rail

Edirnekapı • Lines: T4 (16 min walk)
Şehitlik • Lines: T4 (19 min walk)

Metro

Bayrampaşa-Maltepe • Lines: M1A, M1B (29 min walk)
Topkapı Ulubatlı • Lines: M1A, M1B (30 min walk)