Column of the Goths
Istanbul, Türkiye
It commemorates the victory of Emperor Claudius II Gothicus over the Goths, which distinguishes it from Egyptian obelisks such as Theodosius Dikilitaşı.
The Column of the Goths is an ancient Roman column located in Gülhane Park, near Topkapı Palace. It was erected in the late 3rd or early 4th century, probably to commemorate Emperor Claudius II Gothicus's victory over the Goths. It is a monolithic marble column of simple Corinthian form, measuring about 18.5 meters in height. It is one of the oldest Roman monuments in Istanbul.
- Visit time: 20 min
How long does it take to visit Column of the Goths?
Plan about 20 min.
Nearby
- Topkapı Palace — 250 m
- Çinili Köşk — 470 m
- Istanbul Archaeological Museums — 500 m
- Eski Şark Eserleri Müzesi — 570 m
- Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam — 580 m
- Hagia Irene — 670 m
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