Column of Constantine
Erected in 328 AD to mark the founding of Constantinople, this is the oldest surviving monument from Constantine the Great's era.
The Column of Constantine, known locally as Çemberlitaş, was completed around 328 AD and dedicated on 11 May 330 AD to commemorate the establishment of Constantinople as the new capital of the Roman Empire. It is the city's oldest Constantinian monument.
Originally standing in the centre of the Forum of Constantine, it sat atop the second-highest hill of Nova Roma, exactly midway along the Mese, the ancient city's main thoroughfare. Today, the column stands in the Fatih district, a direct remnant of the imperial past amid modern streets.
“Istanbul’s oldest Roman-era monument, standing exactly where ancient Constantinople’s main street once ran.”
T1 tramvayından Çemberlitaş durağında inince hemen karşınızda; etrafındaki kaldırım trafiğine ve tramvay hattına dikkat edin.
Easily viewable from the pavement; the surrounding area is flat but can be crowded and tram tracks run alongside.
Good to know
- Is Column of Constantine free to visit?
- Free. Street-level monument; no ticket
- How long should you spend at Column of Constantine?
- ~30 min
- When is the best time to visit Column of Constantine?
- Morning
- Is Column of Constantine wheelchair accessible?
- Easily viewable from the pavement; the surrounding area is flat but can be crowded and tram tracks run alongside.
