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Eirene Tower Sanat Galerisi
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Eirene Tower Sanat Galerisi

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Eirene Tower Art Gallery, located in Fatih, Istanbul, is housed within a 1200-year-old historical tower dating back to the Middle Byzantine period. The tower has served various purposes throughout its history, including a dungeon, watchtower, church, and a treasury room during the Ottoman era. Today, it functions as an art gallery aiming to combine traditional Turkish arts with modern expressions. It is within walking distance of the Grand Bazaar (272 m), Spice Bazaar (364 m), and Rüstem Pasha Mosque (325 m), with the nearest public transport being Eminönü tram stop (425 m).

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