Istanbul’s Yedikule Fortress Reopens After Restoration, Revealing 1,600 Years of History
A major restoration project has begun to revive Yedikule Fortress in Istanbul, a 15th-century site that served as an imperial treasury, prison, and military barracks. The site, which incorporates ancient Byzantine walls, is now accessible to visitors for a fee of 400 lira, offering a glimpse into the shared heritage of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires.