In the Middle Ages, the ancient Genoese city of Kaffa, known for its splendor and wealth, was located on the Crimean Peninsula. It attracted the attention of pirates and Ottomans, who were gaining power at the time. Therefore, powerful defensive structures were needed to protect the city, which became stronger with each passing decade. Genoese masters, renowned for their weapon-making skills, also paid attention to defensive fortifications. In the late 14th century, a tower was erected, named in honor of Saint Emperor Constantine. It rose over 20 meters high and had the thickest walls in the fortress. Besides its primary function, the tower served as a storage for ammunition, securely protected from enemies and accidental incidents.

The Tower of Saint Constantine was located on the Black Sea coast, and its walls were constantly washed by water, which forced the structure to protect the city from floods. The gates played a special role in the defense of the tower, which were under constant fire during wars. One of the tower's walls was wooden, allowing the garrison to quickly leave the structure if necessary. This wall, unlike the others, has not survived to this day. In the 15th century, the Turks captured the peninsula, and the city came under their control; however, the tower remained an important object until the 19th century when it was no longer used for military purposes.

In the early 20th century, the imperial government took notice of this historical monument, and restoration work began in 1914. Italian masters were invited to Crimea to restore the tower, repairing the battlements on the walls and bringing it back to order. During the Soviet era, the tower suffered damage but still survived and is now a particularly revered site.