📜 Historical fortress built by Mehmed II in 1451-1452. 🔍 Located on the European shores of the Bosphorus, it now functions as a historical museum.
🏰 Explore a unique example of Ottoman military architecture
🌊 Witness the strategic location that controlled Bosphorus maritime traffic and enjoy panoramic views of the Bosphorus Strait
📜 Learn about its pivotal role in the Fall of Constantinople
🏛️ Discover its impressive towers, gates, and reconstructed mosque
🚫 Closed on Mondays
🎶 Open-air theatre no longer hosts concerts due to preservation concerns
🚶 Allow time to explore the various towers like Saruca Pasha and Halil Pasha towers.
📸 Capture panoramic views of the Bosphorus from the fortress walls.
☀️ Visit during the summer period for longer opening hours (April-October)
🚢 Can be seen from afar via Bosphorus cruise ships
💰 Ticket Price: 6€
🕒 Summer (April 1 - October 31): 09:00 - 18:00 (Box Office closes 17:00) Winter (November 1 - March 31): 09:00 - 17:00 (Box Office closes 16:00) Closed: Monday
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