Maiden Tower, also known in the ancient Greek and medieval Byzantine periods as Leandros , Bosphorus strait. Istanbul. Turkey

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The Maiden's Tower, also known in the ancient Greek and medieval Byzantine periods as Leandros Tower, sits on a small islet located in the Bosphorus strait off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey.

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Size: 3756px × 2408px
Location: Istanbul, Turkey
Photo credit: © Alpineguide / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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