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The Maiden Tower (Azerbaijani: Qız qalası) is a 12th-century monument in the Old City, Baku, Azerbaijan.Along with the Shirvanshahs' Palace, dated to the 15th century, it forms a group of historic monuments listed in 2001 under the UNESCO World Heritage List of Historical Monuments as cultural property, Category III.
The Maiden's Tower (Turkish: Kız Kulesi), also known as Leander's Tower (Tower of Leandros) since the Byzantine period, is a tower on a small islet at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait, 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey. The tower appeared on the reverse of the Turkish 10 lira banknote from 1966 to 1981 ...
The Old City, including its Maiden Tower, is widely accepted to date at least to the 12th century, with some researchers contending that construction dates as far back as the 7th century. The question has not been completely settled.
The 2,500-year-old Maiden’s Tower in Istanbul is an icon of the city and has recently reopened after a major two-year restoration. The tiny island that sits between Europe and Asia Skip to main ...
In 2000, this ensemble, along with the fortified walls of the historic part of the city and the Maiden Tower, was named a World Heritage Site. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] The palace is depicted on the obverse of the Azerbaijani 10,000 manat banknote of 1994–2006 [ 11 ] and of the 10 new manat banknote issued since 2006.
The Maiden Tower, one of Baku's top tourist attractions. The architecture of Baku is not characterized by any particular architectural style, having accumulated its buildings over a long period of time.
The tower is a local important architectural monument. Maiden Tower is located in a densely wooded and mountainous area about 7-10 km from Soyudlu village. The tower was raised on a rocky shore along the Shamkir River. It is possible to climb on foot to the castle, which is surrounded by greenness and forests.
Long Leg Gate Tower (Pika jala väravatorn) Pikk jalg Tower behind Almshouse (Seegitagune torn) ... Maiden's Tower (Neitsitorn) Lossi plats 11 / Lühike jalg 9A