What is maidens castle?

Maiden's Castle, also known as Kız Kulesi in Turkish, is a small but iconic fortress located off the coast of Istanbul in Turkey. It has been standing since the 5th century AD and has been rebuilt several times over the years. It originally served as a strategic watchtower and later as a lighthouse. Today, it is a popular tourist attraction and serves as a restaurant and event space. According to legend, the tower was built by a wealthy king to protect his daughter from a prophecy that she would be bitten by a snake and die on her 18th birthday. However, the prophecy came true and she died, hence the name Maiden's or Girls' Tower. The castle has also been used as a quarantine station during the Black Death.