Big Gunpowder Magazine

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The huge Gunpowder Magazine (1718) was set up by the Austrians as a safe place to hide artillery; today it houses a collection of stone monuments, including Roman sarcophagi, tombstones and altars. Tickets must be purchased in advance from the souvenir shop within the Inner Stambol Gate.

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