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Rumelihisar fortress

Rumeli Fortress, Bogaz-Kesen, Rumeli Hisarı, Rumelihisarı, Rumelian Castle

Turkey, Istanbul

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Rumelihisar fortress

Rumeli Fortress, Bogaz-Kesen, Rumeli Hisarı, Rumelihisarı, Rumelian Castle

Turkey, Istanbul

The fortress is located in the European part of Istanbul on the banks of the Bosphorus north of the Bebek district (Istanbul). Near the fortress is the bridge of Sultan Mehmed Fatih.
Rumelihisar was built on the banks of the Bosphorus (in its narrowest part) opposite the Anadoluhisar fortress by order of Sultan Mehmed Fatih (the Conqueror) in 1452 and was intended to cut off Constantinople from the Black Sea and begin preparations for its assault. The fortress was built for that time in record time - in 4 months and 16 days, more than 1,000 craftsmen and 2,000 builders were involved in the construction. After the construction of the fortress, it became impossible to swim through the Bosphorus, a bottleneck between the fortresses, and the fortress itself was nicknamed "throat cut".
After the fall of Constantinople, the fortress served as a customs checkpoint. The fortress was badly damaged by an earthquake in 1509, but was soon restored. In the 17th century, Rumelihisar was used as a prison. In 1746 it suffered from a fire. The fortress was restored by Sultan Selim III (1761-1807). In the 19th century, Rumelihisar fell into disrepair.
Rumelihisar Map
In 1953, large-scale restoration work began in the fortress, which was completed in 1958. In 1960, the Museum of Artillery and the Summer Theater were opened inside it, where summer concerts are held.

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mrs.VanDeKamp

Traveled 6 years ago

Rating 10

Interesting for connoisseurs of history, as well as beautiful landscapes

We got here by accident, there was a day off. For the reason that they lived in the center of Istanbul, and it was not so far to get there, it was decided to visit there as well. The place is not top. Therefore, at the time of our visit, we found several cats (for which, by the way, there are special huts on the territory! ) And two of the same "empty-handed"). The fortress is worth a look! Impresses with its majesty. And it was surprising that it has a very well-groomed look, if not for the top spot.→

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