Kütahya Kalesi, Byzantine fortress in Kütahya, Turkey
The pentagonal fortress stands on a steep blue and reddish rock formation, featuring 72 towers along its defensive walls spread across 3000 meters.
Constructed in the 8th century by Byzantine rulers, the fortress later served as a strategic military base for Seljuk, Germiyan, and Ottoman empires.
The fortress contains the historical Kale-i Bala Mosque from the Germiyan period, which demonstrates the architectural preferences of medieval Anatolian societies.
During the Ottoman period, the fortress maintained a garrison of 119 soldiers who divided their duties between defending the castle and participating in military campaigns.
The fortress includes a rotating restaurant that completes a full 360-degree turn in 45 minutes, offering panoramic views of Kütahya.
Location: Kütahya
GPS coordinates: 39.41947,29.96967
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:12
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