Rumeli Fortress is one of the most serenity place i found in Istanbul. During my first visit to Rumeli Fortress, it was april and there are so many bird chirp, amazing İstanbul Bosphorus view. I was fascinated.
In 1452, before the conquest of İstanbul, Built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet opposite shore of the Anatolian Fortress. Built on the narrowest part of the Bosphorus. Because it would dominate the Bosphorus.
There are 4 big castle in the Rumeli Fortress. They are known with the name of pashas who are on the control. They names are “Saruca Pasha”, “Halil Pasha”, “Büyük Zağanos Pasha” ve “Küçük Zağanos Pasha”.
Due to the earthquake in Istanbul in 1509 and the fire in 1746, it received much damage. In 1953, during the reign of President Celal Bayar, 3 Turkish female architects were given a restoration for 13 years and it is now in its present form. Nowadays it hosts open air theaters and concerts in summer.
I recommend to those who want to have a quiet getaway in Istanbul. You can sit on the benches and enjoy the view of the Bosphorus.
HOW TO GO TO RUMELİ FORTRESS?
Hisar is located in Sarıyer.
Public transport to Rumeli Hisarın is as follows:
HOW TO GO FROM KABATAŞ TO RUMELI FORTRESS?
22 – İstinye Dereiçi- Kabataş
25E – Sarıyer – Kabataş
HOW TO GO FROM TAKSİM TO RUMELİ FORTRESS?
40 – Rumelifeneri / Garipçe – Taksim
40T – İstinye Dereiçi – Taksim
42T – Bahçeköy – Taksim
HOW TO GO BEŞİKTAŞ TO RUMELİ FORTRESS?
22RE – Fatih Sultan Mehmet – Beşiktaş
BY SUBWAY
If you want to go to Rumeli Hisar by subway, you can get off at M6 Boğaziçi University stop and walk 1.4 Km.
RUMELI FORTRESS VISIT HOURS
SUMMER PERIOD
1 April – 1 October 09:00 – 19:00
WINTER PERIOD
1 October – 1 April 09:00 – 17:00
Rumeli Fortress is closed on wednesday.
RUMELI FORTRESS TICKET PRICE
The museum card is valid. If you don’t have Museum card you will pay 18 Turkish Lira. You can check up the current information here.
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