The Bosphorus, with the Castles of Europe and Asia, 1846. Creator: Thomas Allom (1804-72).

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The Bosphorus, with the Castles of Europe and Asia, 1846 (w/c on paper). depicts the medieval fortress, Rumeli Hisari, built by Mehmet II, before he conquered Constantinople in 1453; on the Asia shore, Anadolu Hisari, seen in the distance is also shown in Allom?s view.

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Photo credit: © Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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