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	Rumelihisari - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Rumelihisari is a fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey on a hill at the European side of the Bosporus just north of the Bebek district; giving the name of the quarter around it.
		Rumelihisari is situated at the narrowest point with 660 m of the Bosporus strait, just opposite of the Anadoluhisari on the Anatolian side, another fortress built in 1393 by Sultan Bayezid I.
		Rumelihisari is since 1960 a museum and an open-air theater for various concerts at festivals during the summer months.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rumeli_Hisari (936 words)

	Anadoluhisari - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, the second bridge spanning Bosporus, is located just north of the fortress.
		Another fortress, Rumelihisari, was built in 1451 by Sultan Mehmed II opposite of Anadoluhisari on the European side to complete absolute control over the ship passage in the strait.
		It has a 25 m high, quadratic main tower within the walls of an irregular pentagon with five watchtowers at the corners.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Anadoluhisari (294 words)

	Bosporus - Wikipedia
		There are two bridges across the strait: the Bogazici (Bosporus I) Bridge (1,074 metres in length and completed in 1973) and the Fatih Sultan Mehmed (Bosporus II) Bridge (1,090 metres in length, and completed in 1988).
		Due to the importance of the strait for the defense of Istanbul, Ottoman sultans constructed a castle on each side of the strait (Anadoluhisari and Rumelihisari).
		The strategic importance of the straits is such that a number of international treaties have agreed to control vessels using the waters.
	nostalgia.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bosporus (170 words)

	Wikipedia: Bosporus (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Two bridges cross the Bosporus strait: the Bogazici (Bosporus I) Bridge (1074 metres long, completed in 1973) and the Fatih Sultan Mehmed (Bosporus II) Bridge (1090 metres long, completed in 1988).
		Due to the importance of the strait for the defense of Istanbul, the Ottoman sultans constructed a castle on each side of it (Anadoluhisari and Rumelihisari).
		Its strategic importance remains high: several international treaties have governed vessels using the waters.
	www.factbook.org /wikipedia/en/b/bo/bosporus.html (239 words)

	Bosphorus or Bosporus Strait, Istanbul, Turkey
		It is 30 km long, with a maximum width of 3,700 metres at the northern entrance, and a minimum width of 750 metres between Anadoluhisari and Rumelihisari.
		The strategic significance of the strait was one of the factors in the decision of the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great to found there in 330 AD his new capital, Constantinople.
		The strategic importance of the Bosporus remains high, and control over it has been an objective of a number of hostilities in modern history, notably the Russo-Turkish War, 1877-1878, as well as of the attack of the Allied Powers on the Dardanelles in 1915 in the course of the First World War.
	www.magicaljourneys.com /Turkey/turkey-interest-istanbul-bosphorus.html (660 words)

	Communique From Turkey: A Q&A With Director Dervis Zaim
		Set in modern day Istanbul, Zaim deliver's a painfully real depiction of the city's forgotten people, those left behind and silenced by their lack of prosperity and status.
		Mahsun lives in Rumelihisari (one of Istanbul's oldest neighborhoods), stealing cars at night (for warmth and excitement) and racing through the city.
		In Istanbul I was living in the Rumelihisari district, which I used in "Somersault." After a certain period of time living there, I noticed this man, Dursun, who continuously stole the cars and left them where he originally stole them from the day after.
	www.indiewire.com /people/int_Zaim_Dervis_980406.html (1498 words)

	Rumelihisari (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Rumelihisari is a fortress located in Istanbul, on the European side of the bosphorus just north of the Bebek district.
		Rumeli hisari, together with Anadolu hisari on the Anatolian side of the Bosphorus, prevented the supply of Constantinople through the Black Sea.
		It is licensed under the GNU free documentation license.
	pda.molinu.com /wiki/en/ru/Rumelihisari.htm (75 words)

	:..::. Museum Of Architecture ..:::.:: (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Cahide Tamer; "Belgelerle ve Anilarla Rumelihisari Restorasyonu", Istanbul 2001.
		Rumelihisari, Fatih Tower, wooden form for the arch's, 1955.
		Rumelihisari, Governor of Istanbul Fahrettin Kerim Gökay, President Celal Bayar, Cahide Tamer, 195
	www.archmuseum.org /biyografi.asp?id=10075 (445 words)

	Rumelihisari - TheBestLinks.com - Black Sea, Constantinople, Crusade, Istanbul, ...
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		Fortress located between Sariyer and Bebek districts of Istanbul.
	www.thebestlinks.com /Rumelihisari.html (103 words)

	Bosporus -- Britannica Concise Encyclopedia - The online encyclopedia you can trust! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		The Bosporus is 19 miles (30 km) long, with a maximum width of 2.3 miles (3.7 km) at the northern entrance and a minimum width of 2,450 feet (750 m) between the Ottoman fortifications of Rumelihisari and Anadoluhisari.
		Because of its strategic importance for the defense of Constantinople (now Istanbul), straddling the southern end of the strait, the Byzantine emperors and later the Ottoman sultans constructed fortifications along its shores, especially on the European side.
		Two noteworthy examples are the castles of Anadoluhisari, which was constructed on the Asian shore by Bayezid I in 1390–91, and Rumelihisari, built directly across the strait by Mehmed II in 1452.
	www.britannica.com /ebc/article-9080817 (879 words)

	Istanbul_The_Bosphorus
		Here we get face to face with the magnificent Sultan Mehmed Bridge looking like the second collier of the Bosphorus.The view of Rumelihisari embracing the sea seems to melt into the silhouette of the bridge.
		Before conquering Istanbul, Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror ordered Rumelihisari to be built opposite to Anadoluhisari in 1452 to safeguard the Bosphorus.
		The big tower next to the door was built by Sadrazam Candarli Halil Pasha, the towers to the north by vizier Saruca Pasha, and the tower to the south by Zaganos Pasha.This magnificent monument was finished in 4 months prior to the conquering of Istanbul.
	www.istanbuldiscounthotels.com /Istanbul_the_Bosphorus.htm (1802 words)

	The Concierge of Istanbul: Possible Guided Tours
		This tour is organized to introduce you to the beauties of Bosphorus, the picturesque waterway separating Asia from Europe.
		Embarking the passenger ferry at Eminonu, you will sail past the Dolmabahce palace and the fortress of Rumelihisari, viewing the beautiful old wooden houses built on the shores of the Bosphorus.
		You will disembark at Sariyer and visit the Sadberk Hanim Museum, which houses a small but comprehensive collection of artifacts from prehistoric to the late Ottoman era.
	www.concierge-of-istanbul.com /tours.html (955 words)

	Information about Turkey: from History to Sports... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		If you want to increase your history knowledge, Turkey is the country to visit.
		It is not uncommon to see a monument in a closeby distance that is reminiscent of one of the many civilizations existed in Anatolia region since the pre-historic ages (RumeliHisari on the left, the monuments at Mt. Nemrut on the right).
		If you dream of a vacation on the beach drinking your beer, and lying under sun, Turkey is the answer.
	www.ece.rochester.edu /users/ekin/Turkey.html (371 words)

	istanbul - historical places (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		One of the magnificent historical constructions of Istanbul is the Basilica Cistern, located near south-west of Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia).
		Rumelihisari, looking out over the Bosphorus.The Rumelihisari is a fortress located between Sariyer and Bebek districts of Istanbul.
		Hagia Sophia (Saint Sophia) - Upper Galery A walk up the ramp to the upper gallery with beautiful mozaic pictures of Christ and others, worth seeing...
	www.videosofturkey.com /category.asp?id=2 (380 words)

	Bookinturkey.com: Historical Attractions
		Standing at the mouth of a creek, it was built in the 14th century by Bayezid I. Its more imposing counterpart on the European side, known as Rumelihisari, was built by Mehmed II.
		Today Rumelihisari is a museum and in summer it is frequently used in the evenings for outdoor concerts and theatrical performances.
		Further down the Bosphorus on the Asian side is Beylerbeyi Palace, an elegant palace built in 1865 by Abdulaziz.
	secure.bookinturkey.com /main_en/info/istanbul/history.asp (793 words)

	Hotels in Turkey \| Hotels in Istanbul \| Blue Voyage Yachting and Cabin Charters \| Bosphorus
		Here we get face to face with the magnificent Sultan Mehmed Bridge looking like the second collier of the Bosphorus.
		The view of Rumelihisari embracing the sea seems to melt into the silhouette of the bridge.
		The big tower next to the door was built by Sadrazam Çandarli Halil Pasha, the towers to the north by vizier Saruca Pasha, and the tower to the south by Zaganos Pasha.
	www.exploreturkey.com /exptur.phtml?id=26 (1811 words)

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	AIACE > Section Event > Istanbul and the UIA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Yahya Kemal Cad No 36/2 Rumelihisari 34470 Istanbul tel: +90 (212) 287 1582, 263 6485
		The restaurant is located near the Rumelihisari Fortifications on the Bosporus (European) side.
		It is easily accessible from the Bosphorus Corniche road, above the Kemalettin Mosque in Rumelihisari.
	www.aiaeurope.org /news/200506/Istanbul.html (553 words)

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	LACİVERT
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	Rumelihisari - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Rumelihisari (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
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		Constantine then knew the construction of the castle was the prelude to an attack on his city which followed two years later.
	www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Rumelihisari.html (131 words)

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	Traveljournals.net - Rumelihisari, Istanbul, Turkey - Location on world map, coordinates and short facts
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	Yilanli Mansion , Palaces , History And Attractions , Istanbul Guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-29)
		Yilanli Mansion, Palaces, History And Attractions, Istanbul Guide
		The Yilanli Mansion, located in Bebek on Rumelihisari Street, was built near the end of the 18th century and first owned by Reisulkuttab Mustafa Efendi.
		The separate sections for men and women, haremlik and selamlik, where parts of the original structure but only the selamlik section for men has survived to this day.
	www.istanbul-hotels-discount.com /guide?r=3.11.77 (121 words)

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