Rumeli Fortress (Rumeli Hisari) | Things to do in Istanbul, Turkey

Описание: A virtual walking tour of Rumeli Fortress in Istanbul, Turkey. The Rumeli Fortress was built between 1451 and 1452, in approximately 6 months. It was built in preparation for an Ottoman Empire siege. The complex throttled naval traffic along the Bosphorus strait. It helped make Constantinople (now Istanbul) the new imperial capital of the Ottoman Empire in 1453. A must on the things to do in Istanbul list. Enjoy the walk!