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Anadoluhisari

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Anadoluhisari

Anadoluhisarı, historically known as Güzelce Hisar, is a fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built between 1393 and 1394 AD by the Ottoman sultan Bayezid I as part of his preparations for the second Ottoman siege of Constantinople, which took place in 1395 AD.

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Country: Turkey

District: Istanbul Province

Category: Castles and Fortresses

Site History: 14th Century AD

Oldest Culture: Islamic

Later Cultures: Islamic

Site Features: Islamic Monuments

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Elevation: 2 m

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