Maiden's Tower Guide
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The Legend of the Maiden's Tower and Galata Tower
The folk tale of Istanbul's two towers in love across the water — how the Galata Tower and the Maiden's Tower became the city's favourite impossible romance.
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The Maiden's Tower in Movies & Games: 007, Assassin's Creed and More
From the James Bond finale of The World Is Not Enough to Assassin's Creed Revelations, how the Maiden's Tower became Istanbul's favourite film set and game level.
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The Maiden's Tower Restoration: Why It Closed and What Changed
Is the Maiden's Tower closed? No — it reopened on 11 May 2023 after a three-year restoration. What the 2021–2023 works changed, and what visitors see now.
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Sunset at the Maiden's Tower: Salacak Viewpoints, Dinner & Proposals
The best sunset viewpoints on the Salacak shore, how the Maiden's Tower looks at night, and how dinner, proposals and weddings on the islet actually work.