Rumeli Feneri, Maritime navigation tower at Bosphorus entrance, Istanbul, Turkey.
The white octagonal lighthouse rises 30 meters above the European shore of the Bosphorus, directing ships through its strategic northern entrance point.
French engineers constructed the lighthouse in 1830 to guide warships during the Crimean War, marking a significant development in maritime navigation.
The lighthouse grounds contain the tomb of Sari Saltuk, a Muslim saint whose presence connects maritime heritage with religious traditions.
The lighthouse emits two white flashes every 12 seconds and remains visible up to 18 nautical miles, using electricity with butane gas as backup.
The structure stands as Turkey's tallest lighthouse at 58 meters above sea level, operating alongside its twin, Anadolu Feneri, across the strait.
Location: Istanbul
Location: Rumelifeneri
Inception: 1830
Height: 30 m
GPS coordinates: 41.23422,29.11214
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:17
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