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Column of Constantine in Turkey Tours

Column of Constantine

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Column of Constantine

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05 Sep 2026

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Adults 01 | Children 00

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Activity Overview

The Column of Constantine (Çemberlitaş Sütunu) is a historic Roman monument located near Sultanahmet, along the ancient ceremonial route of Constantinople. It was erected in 330 AD by Emperor Constantine the Great to commemorate the foundation of Constantinople as the new capital of the Roman Empire.

The monumental column was originally composed of large porphyry drums stacked on a marble pedestal and was crowned by a statue of Emperor Constantine depicting him as Apollo. Over the centuries, the column was damaged and restored several times, while its original statue and some of its upper sections were lost.

Today, the Column of Constantine remains an important landmark in Istanbul, reflecting the city’s Roman and Byzantine heritage. Its location near the historic Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar and other major monuments makes it a notable stop on a tour of Istanbul’s Old City.

Important Information

Activity Policies
  1. Entry: The Column of Constantine (Çemberlitaş) is a historic monument located in a public area, and no separate entrance ticket is required to view it.
  2. Booking: No advance booking or reservation is required for an independent visit.
  3. Opening Hours: The monument is situated in an open public area and can generally be viewed throughout the day.
  4. Duration: Visitors may view and photograph the column according to their own itinerary.
  5. Photography: Photography is generally permitted for personal use from the surrounding public area.
  6. Accessibility: The monument is located in an urban pedestrian area; surrounding sidewalks and traffic conditions should be considered.
  7. Weather Conditions: As the visit takes place outdoors, weather conditions may affect the sightseeing experience.
  8. Visitor Conduct: Visitors should respect the historic monument and should not climb, touch, damage, or interfere with the structure.
  9. Cancellation: Not applicable because there is no admission ticket or reservation for viewing the monument.
  10. Guided Tours: If the Column of Constantine is included in a guided Istanbul or Old City tour, the tour operator's booking, cancellation, and refund policy will apply.
  11. Important: Temporary road restrictions, restoration work, public events, or security measures may affect access to the surrounding area.
Terms & Conditions
  1. General viewing is free of charge and no admission ticket is required.
  2. Visitors should remain in designated public areas and follow instructions from local authorities and security personnel.
  3. Visitors must not climb, touch, damage or interfere with the monument.
  4. Personal photography is generally permitted from public areas.
  5. Commercial photography or professional filming may require prior permission.
  6. Visitors should respect the historical and archaeological significance of the monument.
  7. Access to the surrounding area may be temporarily restricted due to maintenance, restoration, public events, security measures or road works.
  8. Visitors should exercise caution around traffic, pedestrians and uneven surfaces.
  9. Littering, vandalism and damage to historic or public property are prohibited.
  10. Children must remain under the supervision of an accompanying adult.
  11. Visitors are responsible for their personal belongings.
  12. Weather, restoration work or official activities may affect access to the viewing area without prior notice.
  13. If the Column of Constantine is included in an organised Istanbul sightseeing tour, the tour operator's own cancellation and refund policy applies.
  14. Since the monument itself is not ticketed, there is no separate admission cancellation or refund policy for visiting it.
Cancellation Policy

The Column of Constantine is a historic monument located in central Istanbul and does not require an admission ticket or reservation for general sightseeing. Therefore, no separate cancellation or refund policy applies to visiting the monument. If the Column of Constantine is included as part of a guided tour or travel package, the cancellation and refund conditions of the respective tour or booking will apply.

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