Kuleli Military School is located on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, between Cengelkoy and Vanikoy, and is easily recognized by its long light-colored facade with two towers. The complex stands right by the water and is one of the notable historic buildings along this stretch of the strait. For many visitors, it is above all an architectural landmark that is easy to spot during a walk along the waterfront or a trip on the Bosphorus.

The name Kuleli Askeri Lisesi is linked to the Kuleli area, whose name comes from the Turkish word kuleli, meaning "with a tower." It is believed to recall earlier structures that existed here even before the Ottoman period. The modern appearance of the complex took shape during the era of military reforms in the Ottoman Empire, when new barracks, schools, and administrative buildings were appearing along the shores of Istanbul.

The military school was founded in the 19th century and was later located specifically in Kuleli. Over the years, the building was used not only as an educational institution but also as a military hospital, reflecting its important role in the history of the Ottoman and later Turkish army. After the founding of the Turkish Republic, the complex continued to remain a military site, and the school's operation in this building ended only in the 21st century.

Today, Kuleli Military School is of particular interest to those studying the history of Istanbul, Ottoman architecture, and the panoramas of the Bosphorus. It is usually not possible to enter the complex as one would a regular museum, so it is more often viewed from the outside - from the water, from the opposite shore, or during a walk around the Cengelkoy area. Even from the outside, the building gives a good impression of how 19th-century military architecture was integrated into the urban landscape of the Bosphorus.