Walls of Manuel Komnenos (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality)

Turkey / Istanbul / Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
 city wall, historic ruins

The western walls in the Blachernai quarter were rebuilt by Emperor Manuel I Komnenos (1143-1180). They stretch from the so-called Tekfur Saray to the Walls of Isaac Angelos, for a distance of some 220 m, and are fortified with nine U-shaped towers.
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Coordinates:   41°2'7"N   28°56'22"E
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