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Obelisk of Theodosius

Historical landmark · Binbirdirek ·

Obelisk of Theodosius

Historical landmark · Binbirdirek ·
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10 Offbeat Things to Do in Istanbul (Updated 2025)

"Standing in the square, the Obelisk of Theodosius is an Egyptian monument carved around 1500 BCE near Luxor and later moved to Constantinople; its well-preserved hieroglyphs depict Thutmose III's victory on the Euphrates, and the site is often surrounded by locals relaxing, chatting, and buskers—making it a pleasant spot to sit and people-watch while appreciating an incredible historical relic." - Matthew Kepnes

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Egyptian obelisk with 3,000-year-old hieroglyphs on Roman base

hippodrome
sultanahmet square
ancient history
historical landmark
granite
marble pedestal
emperor theodosius
free to see
Google Rating
4.7 (2.8K)
Yelp Rating
5.0
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Sultanahmet, Binbirdirek, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Information

Egyptian obelisk with 3,000-year-old hieroglyphs on Roman base

hippodrome
sultanahmet square
ancient history
historical landmark
granite
marble pedestal
emperor theodosius
free to see
Google Rating
4.7 (2.8K)
Yelp Rating
5.0
Placeholder

Sultanahmet, Binbirdirek, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions

Wheelchair accessible entrance
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