Boukoleon Palace
The Palace of Boukoleon (Greek: Βουκολέων) or Bucoleon was one of the Byzantine palaces in Constantinople (present-day Istanbul in Turkey.) The palace is located on the shore of the Sea of Marmara, to the south of the Hippodrome and east of the Little Hagia Sophia.
| Boukoleon Palace | |
|---|---|
Βουκολέων | |
A view of Boukoleon Palace | |
| General information | |
| Status | Restoration |
| Type | Palace |
| Architectural style | Byzantine architecture |
| Location | Istanbul, Turkey |
| Coordinates | 41°0′9″N 28°58′32″E |
| Construction started | 5th century |
| Client | Byzantine emperors |
| Owner | Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality |
| Website | |
| https://www.ktb.gov.tr/ | |
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