The Tower of Constantine in Feodosia and how to visit it

What to Expect and Is It Worth Visiting

The Tower of Constantine is the closest ancient historical monument to the center of Feodosia and the northern part of the Genoese fortress. It was built in the 14th century and named after the Roman Emperor Constantine. It was the node of the defense of Kafa (this is the medieval name of Feodosia). From it there were fortress walls with five gates guarded by soldiers, but today the tower stands alone and is not connected to the main part of the ruins of the fortress. In the 19th century, the tower was moved 100 meters further from the sea due to the construction of the pot and the railway, and at the beginning of the 20th century, the upper part was restored – merlons (teeth).

You can view the architectural monument only from the outside, the entrance is not closed inside. But you can come close to it, examine it in all its details and even touch it. Interestingly, the tower is rectangular at the base, but consists of only three walls. Historians believe that this was originally intended so that it could not become a trap for its defenders in case the fortress was captured by the enemy. The tower is the most recognizable symbol of the city and is depicted on its coat of arms.

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