Anatolian Fortress

The Anatolian Fortress, also known as Anadoluhisarı or Anadolu Hisarı, is a small fortress located on the shores of the Bosphorus in the Asian part of Istanbul. It is the oldest Turkish architectural structure in Istanbul, built in 1395 by order of Sultan Bayezid I. The fortress was constructed to defend the city from enemy attacks and holds significant historical importance for Turkey.