The Bosphorus, Istanbul, Turkey - Rumeli Hisari
Part of the Rumeli Hisari, a Fortress on the European side of the Bosphorus. Built by Mehmet II in 1451-1452, prior to his conquering of Constantinople. The castle was completed in a staggering 4 months. After the 16th century, the Castle held a prison. Restored in 1953 in honour of the 500th anniversary of the conquest of Istanbul
Picture No
10697607
Media ID
46537198
Size
5000px x 3361px
(3.8MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Tinted photograph from an album entitled Le Bosphore' ('The Bosphorus') published by E F Rochat (6/12)
Date
circa 1910
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