Category:Golden Gate (Constantinople)
English: The Golden Gate (Porta Aurea) was the most splendid gate of the Walls of Constantinople. At the colossal entrance, the "Small Golden Gate" was on the first outer wall, while the Golden Gate itself was at the second wall. It was used as the main entrance to the city by the emperors after a victory. The ceremonies took place along the Mese street up to the Augusteion. The Golden Gate was a triumphal arch with a triple arcade containing a higher and larger central archway. The Gate was protected by two strong towers on each side. There were inscriptions on either side of the central archway. The holes into which the gilded metal letters were inserted can still be seen today. The archways were reduced as a measure against the attacks coming from Thrace. It was converted into a fort which was surrounded by a wall protected by towers during the Ottoman period. Its name Yedikule (Seven Towers) comes from the seven towers it consists of.
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Media in category "Golden Gate (Constantinople)"
The following 49 files are in this category, out of 49 total.
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate central arch from left pylon in 2006 3434.jpg 2,848 × 4,288; 7.6 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate inside of central gate 0471.jpg 3,280 × 4,928; 9.84 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate left tower 0448.jpg 3,280 × 4,928; 11.37 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate left tower 3134.jpg 5,504 × 8,256; 35.32 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate left tower interior 0451.jpg 4,928 × 3,280; 12.09 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate left tower interior 0455.jpg 4,928 × 3,280; 16.92 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate left tower interior 0456.jpg 4,928 × 3,280; 17.15 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate left tower interior in 2012 6436.jpg 3,280 × 4,928; 12.96 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate left tower interior in 2012 6437.jpg 3,280 × 4,928; 13.01 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate northern arch from left pylon in 2006 3433.jpg 2,848 × 4,288; 6.22 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate on roof 0461.jpg 4,928 × 3,280; 10 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate on roof 0463.jpg 4,928 × 3,280; 9.31 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate on roof 3141.jpg 8,256 × 5,504; 31.53 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate on roof of left pylon in 2006 3428.jpg 4,288 × 2,848; 8.64 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate small gate outside 0470.jpg 4,928 × 3,280; 10.58 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate small gate outside 3142.jpg 8,256 × 5,504; 42.13 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate small gate outside in 2006 3435.jpg 4,288 × 2,848; 7.82 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate small gate outside in 2012 6430.jpg 4,928 × 3,280; 11.06 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate southern one of three arches in from inside 2012 6439.jpg 3,280 × 4,928; 7.35 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate southern one of three arches in from outside 3446.jpg 2,848 × 4,288; 5.78 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate view from garden outside 0468.jpg 4,928 × 3,280; 10.97 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate view from garden outside 0480.jpg 3,280 × 4,928; 11.24 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate view from small gate and garden outside 0472.jpg 4,928 × 3,280; 10.33 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate view of to arches from right pylon in 2012 6429.jpg 4,928 × 3,280; 10.44 MB
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Istanbul Yedikule Golden Gate with view to small gate outside 0466.jpg 3,280 × 4,928; 10.08 MB
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Turkey, Istanbul, The Golden Gate (3945593229).jpg 3,264 × 2,448; 7.13 MB
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