The Seven Towers

The most impressive gate in the walls was the "Golden Gate1' near the Sea of Marmara. This imperial ceremonial gate was placed like an arch of triumph between two marble towers. Victorious armies, the emperor and his entourage entered the city through this gate. During the Ottoman time five towers were added, and the seven towers were converted into an inner fortress. Over the ages it was used as a treasury, a storehouse and later as a prison for ambassadors. Today this interesting castle and the "Golden Gate" towers serve as a museum where concerts and other cultural activities take place in summer time.