HEY! Today I will mention the castles of İstanbul to you. Their names are Rumeli Castle, Anatolian Castle, and Seven Tower Castle. Open your noses, smell the history!
RUMELİ CASTLE
It was done by the Ottoman Sultan II. Mehmed (Fatih) to the opponent side of the Anatolian Castle and at the narrowest spot of the Bosphorus in order to control the passage from the throat and to conquer Istanbul. The construction of Rumeli Castle was completed within a short period of 4 months between April and August of 1452.
NOTE: When the three great towers of the fortress are combined with the lines, the name of ‘Muhammad’ (Prophet) appears as an Arabic.
Rumeli Castle in İstanbul has 5 gates. Using the stairs, you can see the spectacular view of the Bosphorus by climbing the top of the castle. However, there are no balustrades on the stairs and some parts are rather narrow.
There is no place where they are selling food and drink in the castle. However, there are plenty of places to eat outside of the castle. There are benches where you can sit and relax and watch the scenery.
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Additional Information
Price: 10TL
Working Hours: It is close on Wednesdays.
April 15 / October 2 Summer Opening Time: 09:00 a.m.
April 15 / October 2 Summer Closing Time: 7:00 p.m.
October 3 / April 14 Winter Opening Time: 09:00 a.m.
October 3 / April 14 Winter Closing Time: 5:00 p.m.
Phone: +90 (212) 263 53 05
E-mail: hisarlarmuzesi@kultur.gov.tr
Address: Rumeli Hisarı, Yahya Kemal Cd., 34470 Sarıyer/İstanbul
ANATOLIAN CASTLE
Anatolian Castle was built by Yıldırım Beyazıt in the 14th century. It was a small fishing village but now attracts attention with its colorful historical houses. The purpose of the construction of Anatolian Castle was that Yıldırım Beyazıt was planning to conquer İstanbul with the help of it.
However, the Ottomans were defeated in the War of Ankara and Yıldırım Beyazıt was taken as a prisoner and the conquest of Istanbul would not be possible for that period. Built-in 1385 by Yıldırım Beyazıt, the grandfather of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, the main structure of Anatolian Castle is a rectangular tower. When Sultan Mehmet made Rumeli castle, he also took care of the place.
During the conquest of Istanbul, Rumeli Castle and Anatolian Castle provided the control of the Bosphorus. The Byzantine Empire was forcibly destroyed when aid from Byzantium was cut off thanks to these Castles. Moreover, the area of Anatolian Castle is smaller than Rumeli Castle.
After visiting the Anatolian Castle, you can take a boat ride on the Göksu River or spend time in cafes and restaurants on the edge of Göksu.
Additional Information
Phone: 0 (212) 263 53 05
Address: Anadolu Hisarı Mh., 34810 Beykoz/Istanbul
SEVEN TOWER CASTLES
It is also known as Seven Tower Dungeons! Although it is known as the dungeon, the purpose of this castle was to welcome people who have come from the foreign kingdoms and foreign countries in a magnificent way.
The building, which was used as a prison for a while before the conquest of İstanbul, was also used as a prison, mint, art house, zoo in the Ottoman Empire period, and even the Ottoman Treasury was preserved here for a while.
Although the Seven Tower Dungeons are an open-air museum, sections such as the Bloody Well, the room where Young Osman was executed, the Golden Gate and the dungeon courts, preserve that evil spirit that still exists hundreds of years ago and will introduce you to a dark face of history.
NOTE: The reason why the dungeons are called Seven Tower is the 7 different towers here and there is the story of each one.
Dungeon Tower
The name is used as a companion, a dungeon, to be understood. Due to the fires, the wooden floors have been damaged considerably.
Young Osman Tower
He received this unfortunate name because it was the place where Young Osman was killed.
Treasure Tower
It is the treasure hiding place of the Ottoman Empire.
III. Ahmet Tower
Unfortunately, this tower was destroyed due to the storm and did not survive. It is taken its name from III Ahmet, who is personally support there.
Tower of the Arsenal
It has been used for a long time as an arsenal.
Flag Tower
It is the strongest among the towers, and it has been as good as every day. It was known as Golden Gate in Byzantine times. Because the soldiers guarded here, and the starboard took place here, the name came up as the Flag Tower until today.
Top Tower
It has been used for a long time as a prison in history. Unfortunately, the fire was damaged in large proportions.
Additional Information
Price: 10 TL
Phone: (0212) 584 4012
Address: Kule Meydanı 4 Fatih, 34107 İmrahor Fatih, İstanbul, Türkiye
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