The Rumeli Hisarı fortress, with the construction of which the fall of Constantinople began in 1452, is certainly interesting as a historical monument. But as a tourist destination, it's nothing ... By paying 130 rubles you will get the opportunity to look at the towers and walls of the fortress, which are visible from a different angle absolutely for free. And there's really nothing else to see in the fortress. Except for the protracted restoration and the long-rusted elements of the scaffolding...

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When buying tickets (admission costs 6 euros), the cashier girl immediately warned that the fortress is at the station and you can only walk in the garden (Oct.2024) In the garden, the plants have signs with descriptions in Turkish and English and there is a QR code leading to the Wikipedia page. For the first time I saw how pomegranate, laurel and walnut grow, it's interesting. The upper platform offers a beautiful view of the Bosphorus. There are benches where you can sit down and watch the passing ships. Next to the fortress you can walk along the embankment, there is a restaurant. There is a marina near the entrance, from there take the ferry to Uskudar. There were few tourists. The walk turned out to be calm and relaxed. I liked.

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Rumeli Fortress is a historical landmark and museum located on the shores of the Bosphorus in Istanbul. It was built in 1452 by Sultan Mohammed Fatih and served to control the passage of ships through the strait. Inside the fortress there are three main towers, a reservoir and a mosque. Now the fortress is open to the public as a museum where you can learn about its history and the rich history of Istanbul.

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