Rumelihisarı
Rumeli Hisarı
castle in
Istanbul
#38 in Istanbul
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#119 in Turkey
Rumelihisarı, located in Istanbul, Turkey, is a historic fortress situated on the European side of the Bosphorus Strait. Constructed by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II between 1451 and 1452, it played a crucial role in the conquest of Constantinople by controlling naval traffic along the Bosphorus. The fortress is known for its distinctive triangular shape and robust towers, which were strategically designed to strengthen the Ottoman Empire's hold over the region.
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