Column of Constantine

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Андрей К.

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Nice Culture Memorial

kamol m.

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Zo'r joy

Pavel Sindrevich

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Originally installed as a triumphal column, it turned out to be a long-suffering reality. At the consecration of the column, a golden statue of Emperor Constantine the Great with a crown crowned its top. A Holy Nail from the Cross of the Lord was fused into this crown, and artifacts from Noah's axe, Moses' chair, and Pallas Athena's amulet from Troy were immured under the base of the column. The statue of the emperor was replaced with a cross after a series of falls from earthquakes and lightning strikes. But the cross was also removed from the top by the Ottoman Turks. The Crusaders also distinguished themselves. They tried to find artifacts under the base, it is not known for certain whether this venture was successful, but they nevertheless tore off part of the bas-relief from the base and took it away. Today, this fragment can be seen in St. Mark's Cathedral in Venice. And the column was burning, the traces of the fire remained visible. Finally, the cracked column was reinforced with iron hoops, and its base was reinforced with masonry. As a result of all these twists and turns, the column changed its name one by one: the column with the nail, the column with the cross, the burnt column, and finally the girdled column. It is worth taking a look at this peculiar symbol of Istanbul. Interestingly, the time of its inspection is much shorter than the time of its description.

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ZG.

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Positive: Historical value: built in the IV century, preserved the spirit of Byzantium Free viewing A great point for photos and orientation in the city Minuses: Badly damaged by time and fires, looks "tired" There is no way to go upstairs or inside It's often noisy and crowded around, and you won't be able to enjoy the view in peace.

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Михей Андреев

Level 28 Local Expert

A wonderful landmark in the center of Istanbul. Near the Chamberlitash bus stop. All that remains of the Constantine Forum is a huge 35-meter-high porphyry column. The Turkish authorities carefully preserve everything historical. Nearby is one of the entrances to the Grand Bazaar. Once there were mass marches and rituals around the column. And today it's beautiful and impressive!

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Юлия Суздалева

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The Column of Constantine (Turkish: Çemberlitaş Sütunu, "the betrothed stone") is one of the oldest and most significant Roman columns in Istanbul, erected by order of Emperor Constantine the Great in 330 AD in honor of the founding of Constantinople (formerly Byzantium) as the new capital of the Roman Empire. The column was the central element of the Constantine Forum, one of the main squares of the new city. Today it is located in the Fatih district, near the Grand Bazaar and the Nuruosmaniyeh Mosque. The T1 tram stop "Çemberlitaş" is located next to it. The column was made of rare Egyptian porphyry— a dark red volcanic stone that was considered a symbol of imperial power. It consisted of eight huge cylindrical blocks connected to each other, and reached a height of about 50 meters. At the top of the column, there was originally a statue of Constantine the Great himself, depicted in the guise of Apollo-Helios, with a halo of sun rays. He held a spear in one hand and a power in the other. This statue was created using elements from an earlier statue of Apollo. There are legends that Christian relics were laid at the base of the column, including fragments of the true cross and a basket in which bread was eaten during the miracle of the multiplication of loaves by Jesus. Damages and changes: * Over the centuries, the column has experienced many fires, earthquakes and other destruction. In 1081, a violent storm knocked the statue of Constantine from the top. The Byzantine Emperor Alexios I Komnenos replaced it with a cross. * After the Ottomans conquered Constantinople in 1453, the cross was removed, and the column remained without a top for some time. * In the 17th and 18th centuries, the column was severely damaged by fires. To prevent its collapse, the Ottomans reinforced it with wrought iron metal hoops, which gave it its modern Turkish name "Çemberlitaş" (literally "betrothed stone" or "stone with hoops"). Today, Constantine's Column has been stripped of its original top and part of its base, but still stands at a height of about 35 meters. Its porphyry blocks have darkened with age, and the very metal hoops protecting it from further destruction are clearly visible. The Column of Constantine is a living reminder of the greatness of the Roman Empire and testifies to the thousand-year history of Istanbul. It remains one of the most impressive and significant ancient monuments of the city, combining pagan and Christian symbols reflecting the transitional period in the history of the empire.

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Сергей Сергей

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It looks monumental. Good location. Near the entrance to the Grand Bazaar and the tram station. There are a lot of shops around. There were crowds of tourists around during the New Year holidays in January. But I definitely recommend you to visit.

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Константин Жук

Level 12 Local Expert

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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Михаил Алексеев

Level 20 Local Expert

The Girdled Column, also known as the Roman Triumphal Column, was installed in 328 in the Forum of Constantine, opened on the day of the foundation of Constantinople in 330. It is located on Chermberlitash Square, near the entrance to the Grand Bazaar and the Gazi Atik Ali Pasha Mosque.

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Елена Столповская

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Column of Constantine on Hippodrome Square. It was built at the behest of Emperor Constantine VII, who had the nickname Porphyrogennet (Porphyrogenitus), in honor of the memory of his grandfather Emperor Basil I. It stood in the very center of the Hippodrome and was originally covered with copper. In 1204, after the Crusaders invaded and created the Latin Empire, the copper coating of the column was destroyed, and coins were minted from it. In 1894, Constantine's column was severely damaged by an earthquake.

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Денис Вячеславович Дмитриев

Level 8 Local Expert

The Column of Constantine. Installed in honor of the founding of Constantinople, just think about it, 1700~ years ago. I know that the statue and part of the column were destroyed several times, and the Ottomans had a hand in its degradation, but... The symbol of the "new Rome" still stands. Reverence for time is felt!

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Eduard Vashchenko

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The Column of Constantine is a 12-15 minute walk along the Divan of Yola, from Hagia Sophia, along the route of the rapid tram to the city wall (the wall of Emperor Theodosius). Now it is a table that was stripped back in 1204. And once upon a time, the majestic column of the founder of the capital, Emperor Constantine. If you are facing the column, there is an excellent outdoor cafe on the right, where locals buy, it is worth trying the local "shawarma".

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Ольга Кравец

Level 29 Local Expert

To passersby, the column may seem like just a ruin, but it has a huge history. Konstantin's Column, located in Chamberlitash Park. It was erected in 330 by the Roman Emperor Constantine the First in honor of the new capital of the Roman Empire, Constantinople. After the fire, the column burned down, it was fastened with metal brackets, and the Turks call it the rock with hoops - "Chamberlitash".

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Anton Gusikhin

Level 9 Local Expert

In fact, this seemingly nondescript column has a very interesting history. She changed her appearance many times and even burned. Located right next to the tram stop in the heart of the old town.

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Alexey

Level 14 Local Expert

A single ensemble of historical buildings, column by column from a distance, interesting to see up close

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Alex Hamel

Level 20 Local Expert

An ancient column brought by Emperor Constantine from Rome when trying to move the capital to the second Rome - New Rome, the city of Byzantium (Byzantium) in what manner to read Greek or Roman. The column consists of three parts. I've been through a lot, including earthquakes.

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Алексей Лапин

Level 14 Local Expert

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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Эльдар Багаутдинов

Level 13 Local Expert

If you don't know the historical value, it looks like an old pipe from a destroyed boiler room next to a tram stop. The column stands in a small but crowded square. Nearby there is a small mosque and one of the entrances to the Grand Bazaar.

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Мила

Level 23 Local Expert

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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Павел Поцелуенок

Level 21 Local Expert

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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Олеся Д

Level 11 Local Expert

Of course, an ancient monument is always a powerful experience. But, unfortunately, it is located in a place where people are visible and invisible. There are just a bunch of people sitting around the column and on its base. I had to photograph the upper part only, because with people sitting near the Column, "as if on a rubble," the feeling of "antiquity and power" of this monument is completely lost.

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Ахмед

Level 11 Local Expert

A historical place that needs to be visited, an understanding of how long ago the column was erected and how long it stood in this place will not leave anyone indifferent.

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Андрей

Level 12 Local Expert

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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galina

Level 16 Local Expert

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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Олег Колесник

Level 16 Local Expert

It's a fun, lively place

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андрей ефанов

Level 30 Local Expert

The age of the column is amazing, and the fact that it has survived to this day. It is located on a former racetrack, the outlines of which are well preserved.

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Svetlana

Level 22 Local Expert

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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Мария М

Level 23 Local Expert

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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Ирина С.

Level 19 Local Expert

One of the historical monuments of ancient Constantinople. I need to see it.

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Mikhail S.

Level 25 Local Expert

Well, it's funny that such an ancient artifact has been preserved. In general, I am pleased with such values.

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Игорь Егорушкин

Level 17 Local Expert

The building is grandiose!!! there are a lot of attractions near it. It is not necessary to go to this area specifically to look only at the column.

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Ольга Ковалева

Level 22 Local Expert

We lived nearby, we came to this station every morning and admired this column!

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Наталья Новотоцкая

Level 7 Local Expert

The otherworldliness of Istanbul is off the charts, it's a pity that the old dilapidated residential buildings are not being restored or improved... I don't understand how people live in such chaos.. But the sights are certainly great, the city is a museum.

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Александр Чекалин

Level 11 Local Expert

Yes, it is a historical monument with a great interesting history, but it looks like an object in an industrial zone in the environment. Not inspired by :(

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Владимир Я

Level 26 Local Expert

Passing by the Column of Constantine several times, I did not know about its rich history, I really regret that I did not study it in more detail while in Istanbul.

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Алексей Мешулин

Level 24 Local Expert

A historic place, lots of cafes and shops nearby

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Milkyway

Level 29 Local Expert

I really liked it, the guide told me interestingly.👍🏻

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@LuckAS2018

Level 17 Local Expert

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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Василий Парин

Level 26 Local Expert

a walking tour of the center of Istanbul should start here

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veralen

Level 30 Local Expert

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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Ольга Колчунова

Level 7 Local Expert

Majestic, the spirit of history, spectacular photos

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Марина Никифорова

Level 9 Local Expert

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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Слетать

Level 21 Local Expert

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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Наталья Орлова

Level 10 Local Expert

The height and power are impressive, it is a pity that the monument has not been preserved

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Юлия Фетисова

Level 9 Local Expert

It's really cool to touch the antiquity)Unusual sensations)I advise everyone, while there is such an opportunity)

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Александр Винокуров

Level 11 Local Expert

An interesting historical place, near the beautiful Sultanahmet Square, Grand Bazaar, many shops.

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A.R.

Level 20 Local Expert

Monumental

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Любовь Б.

Level 12 Local Expert

At the beginning, they did not realize that this was one of the many historical columns, they passed mine, but when they stopped at the square, they realized that they were going to it.

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Ильдар Сабиров

Level 8 Local Expert

There is a cafe opposite, well, very tasty croissants are served there. And the view is beautiful.

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Eduard S.

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The column of Emperor Constantine. There are many myths. But in reality, what's left of it. Without Konstantin himself.

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Column of Constantine

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