The Aqueduct of Valens (Turkish: Bozdoğan Kemeri "Aqueduct of the Grey Falcon")

The Aqueduct of Valens (Turkish: Bozdoğan Kemeri, meaning "Aqueduct of the Grey Falcon") is a major 4th-century Roman engineering marvel in Fatih, Istanbul. Completed in 378 AD, it provided water to Constantinople from the Belgrade Forest, featuring a striking two-tier arch system over the valley between the hills of the city.

Location: Located in the Fatih district of Istanbul, particularly in the Saraçhane neighborhood.
History: Commissioned by Byzantine Emperor Valens, though construction may have started under Constantine the Great (306–337 AD).
Purpose: It was part of an extensive 250-kilometer water supply system designed to bring water from the hills of Thrace to the city center.
Significance: It is a vital Byzantine architectural monument that served the city during both Byzantine and Ottoman periods.
Access: It can be accessed via public transportation; the closest stop is the Vefa stop, reachable by several bus lines. 

The aqueduct stands as one of the most prominent landmarks in the historic peninsula of Istanbul.

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