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Topkapi’s Tower of Justice: Meaning and Best Angles
Understand the message of the Tower of Justice and capture it from the Second Courtyard.
12/17/2025
8 min read
> Quick take: A **vertical sign** of **oversight**, the tower signals justice presiding over policy.
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## Angles & Light
- Frame with **courtyard edges**; early/late light gives gentle contrast.
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## Bottom Line
It’s a **symbol you can feel**—justice watching over the Divan.
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Tower of Justice
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