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Rumeli FortressvsBalik Pazari
Both Rumeli Fortress and Balik Pazari are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Rumeli Fortress ranks marginally better than Balik Pazari. Rumeli Fortress comes in at 79 with recommendations from 4 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Rumeli Fortress
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Michelin Guide
Time Out
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
Frommer's
Tarabya Yenikoy Cad., Istanbul, Turkey
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Fodor's "Built on a hill overlooking the water, Rumeli Hisarı is the best preserved of all the fortresses on the Bosphorus and well worth a visit." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Just before the Fatih Bridge are the majestic structures of Rumeli Hisarı and Anadolu Hisarı (Fortress of Anatolia)." Full review
Travel + Leisure "In the stranglehold that eventually throttled Constantinople in 1453, the Rumeli Hisar (castle) served as the lynch pin." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"The towers and crenellated walls of the imposing ramparts of the Rumeli Hisari (1452) can be seen on the European shore of the Bosphorus, resembling a long stone snake." Full review
Time Out "Visitors can explore the many towers of the fortress and enjoy a spectacular view of the Bosphorus and the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge." Full review
Afar Magazine "These days, the fort is a museum and a nice place for a stroll to catch magnificent views of the Bosphorus from the European side. There is a small entry free. The fort is closed on Wednesdays." Full review
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In my opinion, the best time to go is Saturday morning because there is a town, within easy walking distance, that holds its weekly market then.
Afar Magazine "Construction may have taken four months, but the fortress’s impact on Istanbul’s history has been eternal. " Full review
Frommer's "This citadel was built by Mehmet the Conqueror across from the Anatolia Fortress... in preparation for what was to be the seventh and final Ottoman siege of the fortified Byzantine city." Full review
Balik Pazari Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Michelin Guide
Balikpazari, İstiklal Caddesi, İstanbul Turkey
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Fodor's "Located just off İstiklal Caddesi next to the entrance to the Çiçek Pasajı, the Balık Pazarı is a bustling labyrinth of streets filled with stands." Full review
Frommer's "This fish market is a colorful cluster of much more than just fishmongers." Full review
Lonely Planet "Many of the shops have been here for close on a century and have extremely loyal clienteles – check out Sütte Şarküteri for its delicious charcuterie." Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"A feast of Rococo architecture, the 19C Flower Passage (Çiçek Pasaji in Turkish) has retained its full charm." Full review
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You'll also want to visit the nearby bustling market, with its colourful displays of fish, flowers and fruit.
