Obelisk of Constantine
Istanbul, Türkiye
Built from dressed stone blocks in the 10th century, it is about 32 meters high, unlike the monolithic Obelisk of Theodosius.
The Obelisk of Constantine, also known as the Walled Obelisk (Örme Dikilitaş), is located in the Hippodrome of Istanbul. Originally dating back to the 10th century, it is a stone obelisk built from dressed stone blocks, unlike monolithic obelisks. It is approximately 32 meters high. It was originally covered with gilded bronze plates depicting the victories of Basil I. Today, only the stone core remains.
- Visit time: 20 min
- Local name: Örme Dikilitaş
How long does it take to visit Obelisk of Constantine?
Plan about 20 min.
Nearby
- Serpent Column — 40 m
- Obelisk of Theodosius — 70 m
- Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts — 100 m
- Ersoy han — 120 m
- Blue Mosque — 150 m
- DoyDoy Restaurant — 160 m
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