Lefke Door: Embossings, Crides and East Flux
Read step by step to the historical eastern-west accent that extends to the layered defense scheme and city center of Lefke Door.
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Lefke Door is a very gradual passage that takes the historical path from the east of Iznik into the wall. The gate corridor and towers feel the ceremonial input function in the same place with defense.
Marble parts and embossing have been reused in the repairs of different periods; it is necessary to observe the current use of the gate while reviewing the details.
Outboard
See the location of towers from the front of the front first, then follow the wall thickness and how the door openings are connected together.
See city axle
From the door to west, Green Mosque and Hagia Sophia establishes the main line. This axis shows that ancient plan is riding on the streets of today.
Photo Time
In the morning hours where lateral light is formed for embossments are more convenient; try to turn your back to the transition without closing the passage and to the traffic.
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