Column of Constantine
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March 11
An outwardly unremarkable fragment of antiquity: it's scary to even imagine how much this column has survived. The Column of Constantine, also known as the Porphyry Column or Conchesme. This is an ancient monument of the Byzantine era, which was erected in honor of Emperor Constantine the Great in the IV century AD.
The column was erected in 330 AD, when Constantine the Great proclaimed Byzantium the new capital of the Roman Empire, renaming the city Constantinople. This monument symbolized the greatness of the new city and the power of the emperor. Initially, the column was decorated with a statue of Constantine himself, depicted as Apollo holding the globe. The statue was destroyed.
The column is made of porphyry, a rare purple stone that was used in Roman and Byzantine times to build important structures. Its height was about 50 meters, but now it is only 35 meters.
There are several legends associated with the column. According to one of them, sacred relics such as parts of the Holy Cross and nails with which Jesus Christ was crucified were kept inside the column. Another legend says that if a person walks around the column three times counterclockwise, then his wish will come true.
Istanbul's main attractions are nearby: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Cistern Basilica…
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October 13, 2024
The column impresses with its durability. Of course, it was restored many times, even rebuilt in the end, the namesake statue left the pedestal. But this did not diminish the coolness, I like coming to chamberlitash, to stand for a while and think about human deeds and about the future fate. And the column is also a good location for meeting waifs.
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November 6, 2024
The column was erected in 328 by Emperor Constantine the Great. It suffered from earthquakes and fires, but it was restored. Initially, there was a statue of Constantine on it, then a cross. And after the Ottomans captured Constantinople, the cross was removed from the top of the column.
In 1779, Sultan Abdul Hamid 1 ordered to strengthen the blackened column with iron hoops, and the base with brickwork. The Europeans call it the "burnt column", and the Turks the "rock with hoops" or "Chamberlitash".
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December 22, 2024
I don't even know what to say. It stands still. It's beautiful, but we've seen better. Take a look while walking close. You shouldn't go on purpose.
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April 13, 2024
An iconic place. The column of Constantine. Initially, it was crowned by a statue of Emperor Constantine, the founder of Constantinople. According to legend, the axe head of Noah's axe, the chair of David, and part of the bread of Jesus are embedded in its base. And the nail of the cross of Jesus was driven into the column. The column was damaged many times and eventually was "girded" with steel rings to increase strength.
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December 22, 2024
The column itself is nothing, but when you think about how old it is, it takes your breath away. Historical artifacts create a wave of emotions and awaken the fountain!
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December 17, 2023
Ours in St. Petersburg, of course, is better and more beautiful :)
If you remove the oriental touch of bazaar-sheds, then in Istanbul you can find a lot of Roman-Hellenic strict beauty.
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July 10, 2024
Konstantin laid the foundation for many artifacts, Moses' chair, according to our underpants. Part of the basket from which Jesus distributed 5,000 loaves... part of Noah's axe... The city was later named Constantinople. Inseparable improvements)) ... only then did Anglicanism and Protestantism come up...and everyone began to need tourists and artifacts.
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March 30, 2023
The column of Constantine.
The grand opening of the column took place on May 11, 330. It was a mixture of Christian and pagan traditions: during the consecration ceremony of the new capital, the emperor, in the presence of Christian church hierarchs and senior representatives of pagan priests, personally immured the ax handle from Noah's axe under the base of the column, kresalo Moses and the leftovers of the loaves Jesus, as well as the palladium — a wooden statuette of Pallas Athena from Troy, at one time kept in Rome. A golden statue of Constantine was placed on top of the column.
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November 4, 2024
One of the historical monuments of ancient Constantinople. I need to see it.
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July 27, 2023
The column of Constantine is the same age as Constantinople. She stood in the center of the Forum of Constantine outside the walls of ancient Byzantium. Now it is the very center of Istanbul - Chamberlitaş Çemberlitaş Square. There is a stop of the first tram line, shopping malls, mosques. Not far from the Feodosiya cistern, where the show is shown. Below, the Kadyrga district is a maze of narrow streets descending to the Bosphorus.
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February 25
We lived nearby, we came to this station every morning and admired this column!
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August 2, 2024
The column of Constantine was installed in 328. It was opened in 330. It needs to be seen. A piece of ancient Roman architecture that has survived to the present day.
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January 18, 2024
An interesting historical place, near the beautiful Sultanahmet Square, Grand Bazaar, many shops.
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September 15, 2023
There are many columns in Istanbul, they are all scattered around the city. Seeing the columns is one thing, it will be more interesting to hear the story of their appearance! There are plenty of guides on the square with columns, near the blue mosque, and you can take excursions.
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November 8, 2022
The column is massive, huge and impressive in its grandeur! At the top was Constantine in the form of Apollo, then the cross. Roman legions marched under the column with a roar, senators swore, Vikings and Russ walked with reverence, the carts of eastern merchants dragged. The emperors and the Byzantine nobility wove sophisticated plots next to her and looked at her with a grin. The column was torn apart by the evil Venetians and some of its remains can be viewed in Italy. Even the Ottomans were impressed by her. And it's good that you can still visit Istanbul and look at it, majestic and beautiful.
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March 2
It is interesting to see how much land has grown since then , no more
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January 17
It's a great column. I recommend it to everyone
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March 22, 2023
In fact, there are many historical sites scattered throughout Istanbul. Walking around, you come across them here and there. The government, apparently giving preference to tourism, cherish and protect all these artifacts. Kollontai is really big. It was made with high quality, once it resisted all wars and earthquakes.
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March 13
I'm thrilled, I liked everything!
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March 8
It impresses with its antiquity and history.
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March 12
Atmospheric, pleasant people
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October 1, 2024
The column of Emperor Constantine. There are many myths. But in reality, what's left of it. Without Konstantin himself.
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October 28, 2024
The height and power are impressive, it is a pity that the monument has not been preserved
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October 10, 2023
One of the few preserved monuments of Byzantium, which the Turks destroyed to erase the reminder of Greek history.
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March 11
Such antiquity is worth a look!
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December 24, 2024
I love the historical atmosphere,the visit of tourists,the crowds of Çemberlitaş 💕
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March 10
Monumental
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June 8, 2023
There is a cafe opposite, well, very tasty croissants are served there. And the view is beautiful.
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March 15, 2023
The greatness and power of the Byzantine Empire is symbolically reflected in this column, time "frozen" for centuries.
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December 5, 2023
It's pretty. Moreover, when you come by, you may not notice it))
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March 15, 2024
To touch the story, it's wonderful
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March 16
Historical significance
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July 23, 2023
He touched it with his palm. Right and left. Then with his forehead. In what place should the effect be expected?
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September 7, 2023
I really liked Constantinople!!!
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February 29, 2024
Very impressive!
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January 16, 2020
For the safety and resistance to the elements and time, fires and earthquakes, winds and vandals. Placed in the place indicated by the finger of the Roman governor Constantine, a pink porphyry column shining in the rays of the sun around which a city named Constantinople arose in 330. Everything else was built later. This is a story that you can touch with your hand. ⛤⛤⛤⛤⛤⛤⛤⛤⛤⛤
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March 19, 2024
Epic
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June 3, 2023
Istanbul is beautiful🤩
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March 1, 2021
I'm just going to Constantinople and I'm looking forward to touching this monument with my palm!
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