Where is Rumeli Feneri?

Rumeli Feneri is in Sarıyer, İstanbul.

How long does it take to visit Rumeli Feneri?

The suggested visit time for Rumeli Feneri is about 30 minutes.

What else is there to see near Rumeli Feneri?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Rumeli Feneri; the closest are Borusan Contemporary / Perili Köşk, Ceneviz (Yoros)Kalesi, Anadolu Feneri.

Is Rumeli Feneri on the way anywhere, and which route?

Rumeli Feneri lies 2.6 km from the Istanbul – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Rumeli Feneri

Rumeli Feneri is a historic lighthouse located at the point where the Bosphorus meets the Black Sea.

Sarıyer, İstanbul

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Suggested visit:30 minutes

It is a lighthouse located on the European side of Istanbul, at the northern end where the Bosphorus meets the Black Sea. It is 2 nautical miles away from Anadolu Feneri opposite it. The line connecting these two lighthouses forms the northern boundary of the Port of Istanbul. The village where the lighthouse is located is also named the same (Rumelifeneri).

At a glance

Type: lighthouse
Built / founded: 1830
On the water body: Bosporus Strait, Black Sea
Height: 30 m

Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 18 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Rumeli Feneri sits within Sarıyer, İstanbul. The toroti catalogue holds 92 described stops across İstanbul, 10 of them in Sarıyer.

The nearest stop is Borusan Contemporary / Perili Köşk, 210 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Trabzon route passes 2.6 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Borusan Contemporary / Perili Köşk210 m to the east Ceneviz (Yoros)Kalesi350 m to the north Anadolu Feneri4 km to the southeast Sadberk Hanim Müzesi9.4 km to the southwest Beykoz Cam Ve Billur Müzesi11 km to the south Maslak Kasirlari15 km to the southwest

Routes that pass close by

Istanbul – Trabzon2.6 km Istanbul – Aydin2.7 km Istanbul – Balikesir2.7 km Istanbul – Bursa2.7 km Istanbul – Denizli2.7 km Istanbul – Eskisehir2.7 km Istanbul – Izmir2.7 km Istanbul – Mugla2.7 km Istanbul – Ankara2.7 km Istanbul – Bolu2.7 km Istanbul – Nevsehir2.7 km Istanbul – Samsun2.7 km Istanbul – Antalya2.8 km

Frequently asked

What is Rumeli Feneri?: Rumeli Feneri is a historic lighthouse located at the point where the Bosphorus meets the Black Sea.
Where is Rumeli Feneri?: Rumeli Feneri is in Sarıyer, İstanbul.
How long does it take to visit Rumeli Feneri?: The suggested visit time for Rumeli Feneri is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Rumeli Feneri?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Rumeli Feneri; the closest are Borusan Contemporary / Perili Köşk, Ceneviz (Yoros)Kalesi, Anadolu Feneri.
Is Rumeli Feneri on the way anywhere, and which route?: Rumeli Feneri lies 2.6 km from the Istanbul – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.