Rumeli Feneri
Rumeli Feneri, also Türkeli Feneri, a historical lighthouse still in use, is located on the European side of the Bosporus Strait's Black Sea entrance in Istanbul.
| Location | Rumelifeneri Sarıyer Istanbul Province Turkey |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 41°14′03.3″N 29°06′43.5″E |
| Tower | |
| Constructed | 1830 (first) |
| Construction | stone tower |
| Height | 30 m (98 ft) |
| Shape | two-stage octagonal tower with balcony and lantern |
| Markings | white tower and lantern |
| Operator | Directorate General of Coastal Safety |
| Light | |
| First lit | 1856 (current) |
| Focal height | 58 m (190 ft) |
| Range | 18 nmi (33 km) |
| Characteristic | Fl (2) W 12s. |
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