Restoration of Rumelifeneri Castle

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey will rent Rumelifeneri Castle dating back to the 17th century A.D. on the Black sea side of Sarıyer. Being in a first […]

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Turkey will rent Rumelifeneri Castle dating back to the 17th century A.D. on the Black sea side of Sarıyer. Being in a first degree natural protected area, the castle will be restored before being put out to tender.

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism will rent Rumelifeneri Genoese Castle in Sarıyer for 20 years. According to the Restoration Department’s decision, the castle will be restored. The holder who gets the tender will be able to construct restaurants, cafeterias, museums, libraries, art galleries and exhibition halls in the castle. The restoration process is going to start quickly in this year after the project work started by the Restoration Department is completed.

According to the contract, the leasing term of the historical castle on Kale Street in Rumelifeneri quarter has been projected as 20 years.






Photo Credits: Pi István Tóth


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