Rumeli Fortress

Istanbul, Turkey

Why Rumeli Fortress is worth your time

A large 15th-century Ottoman fortress built by Mehmed II on the European shore of the Bosphorus before the conquest of Constantinople. Visitors explore its towers and walls and enjoy sweeping views of the strait.

• Category: attraction
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