The Treasury Tower is being restored

According to a statement from the Fatih Municipality, Mayor Mehmet Ergün Turan noted that they were conducting detailed inspections of the tower with expert Scientific Committee members and continuing the restoration process in consultation, preserving the structure's original identity and historical texture. According to Hamdi Dindirek's news from AA, after the completion of restoration works, the Treasury Tower is planned to be repurposed to contribute to the holistic preservation and visitation process of Yedikule Fortress. Yedikule Fortress is noted as not only one of Istanbul's but also one of the world's oldest open-air museums.

Yedikule Fortress

The construction of Yedikule Fortress, which is famous for its dungeon and exceeds centuries with its legends, dates back to 413. The fortress, which was built by the Eastern Roman Emperor Theodosius II, who valued architecture, is located on the coastal road stretching from Sarayburnu to Bakırköy. After the construction fortress was completed in 439, a triumphal arch was built to be used to enter the city upon returning from the wars. During the Theodosius III Period, when the sea walls were built against the attacks from Marmara, this triumphal arch was turned into a gate and became the Golden Gate.

After the conquest, Fatih Sultan Mehmed Han had the walls repaired and had three additional towers built here, and the fortress had 7 towers in total. After the construction of the towers was completed in 1457, Yedikule, which gave its name to the district, has become today’s inner castle.

The towers surrounding the pentagonal frame of the building are the Young Osman Tower, the Armory Tower, the Ahmet III Tower (Pastorama Tower), the Treasury Tower (Milli Tower), the Dungeon Tower (Inscriptions Tower), the Cannon Tower, and the Flag Tower.

Treasury Tower (Milli Tower)

During the Ottoman Empire, it is the tower where state spoils and treasures were kept. The Imperial Treasury (Hazine-i Hümâyun) is located in this tower. Later, during the reign of Sultan Murad III, the treasury was transferred to the palace. At that time, the name of the Treasury Tower was also referred to as the Burning Pavilion (Yanan Kasır). The reason for its fame under this name is that it was affected by a fire in the nearby Burning Pavilion mansion, but it was later repaired.

Source: https://www.yedikulehisari.com/kuleler/