Instead of thinking about building mosques in Cuba, the Prime Minister should use the money to repair this old bridge. Turkey depends a lot on tourism (it is now the favorite tourist spot of the Russians) so all ancient things should be kept in tip top shape for the safety of the tourists.
ANCIENT BOSPORUS FORTRESS AT RISK OF COLLAPSE
ISTANBUL — Istanbul Municipality officials warned authorities that Rumelihisarı, an Ottoman-era fortress overlooking the Bosporus, is at risk of collapsing, according to a report in the Turkish daily Vatan.
The fortress, visited by thousands of tourists every year, was found to be unsafe by experts last year due to damage on its walls. The experts warned that some parts of the 15th century structure located on a hill drifted toward the outskirts due to damage.
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Ancient Bosporus fortress at risk of collapse Nation Daily Sabah?
ANCIENT BOSPORUS FORTRESS AT RISK OF COLLAPSE
- Daily Sabah
- Updated : 21.11.2014 01
31 - Published : 21.11.2014 01:25:47
ISTANBUL — Istanbul Municipality officials warned authorities that Rumelihisarı, an Ottoman-era fortress overlooking the Bosporus, is at risk of collapsing, according to a report in the Turkish daily Vatan.
The fortress, visited by thousands of tourists every year, was found to be unsafe by experts last year due to damage on its walls. The experts warned that some parts of the 15th century structure located on a hill drifted toward the outskirts due to damage.
Continue reading at:
Ancient Bosporus fortress at risk of collapse Nation Daily Sabah?
