Has the Maiden’s Tower been demolished? Üsküdar Mayor Hilmi Türkmen explains

Allegations that the historical Maiden’s Tower, one of the symbols of Istanbul, was demolished became the agenda on social media. Üsküdar Mayor Hilmi Türkmen shared following information on the subject; “The restoration continues smoothly. No problem at all. Do not believe everything you see.”

Allegations that the historical Maiden’s Tower, one of the symbols of Istanbul, was demolished found place the agenda on social media. Üsküdar Mayor Hilmi Türkmen, reached by Hazal Güven from Tele1 said, “There is a restoration and it is continuing smoothly. No problem at all. Do not believe everything you see.”

It was claimed on social media that part of the Maiden’s Tower, which began restoration in September, was destroyed. While a large number of videos and photos were shared on the subject, citizens shared posts expressing concern about the fate of the tower.

HILMI TÜRKMEN: DON’T BELIEVE EVERY IMAGE YOU SEE

Üsküdar Mayor Hilmi Türkmen, who spoke to Hazal Güven on Tele1 regarding the allegations, said, “The restoration is continuing smoothly. No problem at all. Do not believe everything you see,” he explained.

Speaking to Tele1, Chamber of Architects Istanbul Branch President Esin Köymen said, “We have previously called on the Ministry to carry out the restoration process transparently. The allegations are on our agenda, we will be a follower of the process.”

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has not yet made a statement on the issue.