Re: Walls of COnstantinople
Wow, what a shame they are neglected though
Re: Walls of COnstantinople
I have the Osprey book regarding these. :book:
I hope that along with my trip to Greece I can visit Constantinople again, to see the mighty walls, and remember the courage and sacrifice made by Konstantinos XI Paleiologos. :skull:
Re: Walls of COnstantinople
They have been doing low-intensity preservation projects regarding the Theodosian Walls for ten-twenty years now. No major things, but it's a start.
Oh, and edyz, good luck with that -- the gate where Constantine supposedly fell (I believe it was Military Gate 5) is now crossed by a busy thoroughfare. You're best off visiting Yedikule, otherwise known as the famous Golden Gate. Other good ones are nearer to the sea (better preservation and less modern construction), and the Palace of the Porphorygenitos in what was once Blachernae. ~:)
Re: Walls of COnstantinople
Re: Walls of COnstantinople
Im going to see them this summer