Rumelihisarı, Ottoman fortress in Sarıyer, Turkey.
The fortress contains three main towers reaching 22 meters in height, thirteen watchtowers, and limestone walls positioned along the Bosphorus strait.
Sultan Mehmed II ordered the construction of Rumelihisarı between April and August 1452 to control maritime traffic before the conquest of Constantinople.
The fortress grounds include an open-air amphitheater that regularly hosts traditional performances and musical events throughout the summer season.
Located on the European side of Istanbul, the fortress museum welcomes visitors from Thursday through Tuesday between 9:00 and 17:00.
The construction of this massive fortress was completed in just four months with three thousand workers and one thousand craftsmen.
Location: Istanbul
Location: Sarıyer
Inception: 1451
Founders: Mehmed II
Opening Hours: Thursday-Tuesday 09:00-17:00
Website: https://muze.gen.tr/muze-detay/rumeli
GPS coordinates: 41.08472,29.05611
Latest update: May 26, 2025 20:58
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