Rumeli Hisarı is a fortress located on the European side of the Bosphorus strait in Istanbul, Turkey. The fortress was built by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1452 to control the Bosphorus and prevent aid from reaching the Byzantine Empire during the siege of Constantinople.
The fortress is open to visitors daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. The entrance fee for adults is 15 Turkish Lira (approximately 2 USD) and for children is 5 Turkish Lira (less than 1 USD). There is no official website for the fortress, but visitors can find information about the fortress and its history on various travel websites.
In the surrounding area, visitors can explore the Bosphorus strait and take a boat tour to see the famous Ottoman palaces and mansions on the shores. One popular attraction is the Dolmabahçe Palace, which was built in the 19th century and served as the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. The palace is open for guided tours daily from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Another nearby attraction is the Istanbul Naval Museum, which showcases the history of the Ottoman Navy. The museum is open daily except Mondays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
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