Maiden Tower ( Leander\'s Tower )

Maiden’s Tower (Leander’s Tower) is one of the most important historical places in Istanbul. It’s located on the entrance of the Bosphorus. There’re lots of photos about Maiden’s Tower that you can find on the net.

In the past it was used as a watchtower and a lighthouse. Today it is being used for touristic purposes. It contains a restaurant and a balkony.

Maiden’s Tower’s also famous for its mythological stories. There’re different myths about this tower.