Forum of Constantine
Konstantin Forumu · 이스탄불
forum of Constantinople
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the site of the Forum of Constantine, once the most magnificent and iconic public square in the Byzantine capital. Established in 330 AD by Emperor Constantine the Great, this forum marked the center of 'New Rome' and…
Listen in the app2The Porphyry Column — The Royal Stone
The Column of Constantine is made of porphyry, a rare and prestigious purple-red volcanic stone sourced exclusively from a single imperial quarry in Egypt. In the Roman and Byzantine worlds, porphyry was the 'royal stone,'…
Listen in the app3The Sacred Relics — Hidden Beneath the Base
One of the most fascinating aspects of the Forum of Constantine is the legend of the relics buried beneath the column. According to Byzantine tradition, Constantine’s mother, Saint Helena, brought back several holy relics from…
Listen in the app4The Mese — The Triumphal Grand Avenue
The Forum of Constantine sat directly on the Mese, the 'Middle Way,' which was the main thoroughfare of Constantinople. This grand avenue connected the Million (the zero-mile marker) to the Golden Gate. …
Listen in the app5Manuel Comnenus's Restoration — The Golden Cross
After the statue of Constantine fell in 1106, the column remained without a topper for decades. It was the Emperor Manuel I Comnenus who undertook a major restoration of the monument in the 12th century. …
Listen in the app6The Forum in the Ottoman Era — The Burnt Landmark
In the Ottoman period, the Forum of Constantine became a central landmark for the developing city. The district around it became known as 'Çemberlitaş' due to the iron bands added to the column. …
Listen in the app7Modern Archeology and the Cemberlitas Square
Today, the area around the column has been pedestrianized, creating a modern public square that allows visitors to appreciate the scale of the monument. Archaeological excavations in the early 20th century revealed the…
Listen in the app8Closing
As you stand in the shadow of the Burnt Column, take a moment to reflect on the sheer endurance of this monument. It has survived the fall of the Byzantine Empire, the rise of the Ottomans, and the birth of the modern Republic. …
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What is Forum of Constantine?
Forum of Constantine is a place in 이스탄불 with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 이스탄불 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 41.0090, 28.9710 |
| Last updated |
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