Rumeli Hisari on the European Side of the Bosphorus, Turkey
The Rumeli Hisari, a Fortress on the European side of the Bosphorus. Built by Mehmet II 1451-1452 prior to his conquering of Constantinople. The castle was completed in 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
10988010
Media ID
45670736
Size
5551px x 3591px
(3.1MB)
Credit
Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Source
Souvenir Booklet - Souvenir de Constantinople
Date
circa 1910
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