Kız Kulesi (Maiden's Tower or Leander's Tower)

Kız Kulesi is one of the iconic visual of Istanbul and if there is a historical place in Istanbul, there is always a story behind it! I should warn you, it is a heartbreaking story..

There are different myths about Maiden's Tower.

1st love story about a couple who fell in love each other. Leander swim from the mainland to the island to see his lover. While Hero wa

It is closer to Asian side and there is a perfect view of Maiden's Tower from Asian side. While you are eating a famous meatball, you have a spectacular view of Maiden's Tower.