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Boukoleon Palace

Name: Boukoleon Palace
Rating: 4.3

4.3 ·

Look up at Boukoleon Palace, the arched seaside ruin of a Byzantine imperial residence. In around 15 minutes you can view its weathered facade from the shoreline road beside the railway.

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Full description

Boukoleon Palace was a seaside residence belonging to the Great Palace complex of the Byzantine emperors, and its surviving facade of tall arches still stands on the Marmara shoreline. The site is currently closed to the public, though it can be seen reasonably well from the walking and cycling road that runs alongside the railway.

Reviewers mention that guided municipal tours have been organised periodically for Turkish citizens and residents. Because most visitors view it from outside, a stop here takes about 15 minutes and suits those who enjoy lesser-known Byzantine remains and photography of atmospheric ruins.

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Address

Sultan Ahmet, Kennedy Cad. No:40, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

15 min

Best time

morning, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Plan on viewing it from the road rather than inside
walk or cycle along the shoreline path beside the tracks
check for any municipal guided tours if you qualify.

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Reviews

Bukoleon Sarayı was a seaside palace belonging to the complex known as the Great Palace of the Byzantine emperors. It is believed to have been constructed during the reign of Emperor Theodosius II, by adding new sections in 5th century to existing structures that dated back to the 4th century.

Ahmed Al-Akki

1/5

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