Belgrade Gate (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality)

Turkey / Istanbul / Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
 byzantine, interesting place, city gate, listed building / architectural heritage

The second military gate, between the towers 22 and 23. Alexander van Millingen identified it with the Second Military Gate, which is located further north. Its name derives from the fact that it led to a wooden circus (amphitheatre) outside the walls. The gate complex is approximately 12 m wide and almost 20 m high, while the gate itself spans 5 m.

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Coordinates:   40°59'59"N   28°55'13"E
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