HISTORY OF MAIDEN'S TOWER

Kız Kulesi that we used İn the AYMOD fak poster is the historical witnesses of İstanbul. Önce used for security or observation reasons, it cannot function today. Hovvever it is the symbol of İstanbul because of its historical values. Built as a charming vvhite building on a tiny island 150-200 meters offshore from Salacak, Üsküdar, Kız Kulesi is one of the architectural components that adds to the beauty of İstanbul. Ones who enjoy vvatching the historical peninsula from the Üsküdar shores, know how the panorama of İstanbul gains colour and liveliness with Kız Kulesi. It's been recognized since the early stages of history and it enriches İstanbul not only with its aesthetic elegance, but also with its memories and legends.

The information of a man-made building where Kız Kulesi is located today dates back to 12th century. It's know that the Byzantine emperor Manuel Kommenos I had two towers for the purpose of def ence buitt in Bosphorus that faces the Sea of Marmara. İn order to prevent attacks to İstanbul and tax dodge, a chain was stretched between these tower, one of vvhich was located where Kız Kulesi is today and the other at the shores of Sarayburnu