History and archaeology
Nymphaion (Laskaris) Palace
Kemalpaşa, İzmir
The remains of a 13th-century palace from the Empire of Nicaea, popularly known as Kız Kulesi (Maiden's Tower).
Its story
The palace was built in the time of the Laskaris dynasty, during the Empire of Nicaea founded in the 13th century, when Byzantium had lost Constantinople. Thought to have been used as the emperors' winter palace, the building's tall walls of stone and brick masonry are still standing. Seen when entering Kemalpaşa, the building is regarded as the district's symbol and is popularly called Kız Kulesi (Maiden's Tower). It has been placed under protection through restoration work.
Key facts
- Period
- Byzantine (Empire of Nicaea), 13th century
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
38.42611, 27.42278
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1693611 | https://www.visitizmir.org/en/Icerik/132