Yoros Castle, castle ruin in Turkey
Yoros Castle offers panoramic views of the Bosphorus Strait where East meets West.
Established in 1262, Yoros Castle has been a strategic military site through numerous conflicts.
Exemplifies Gothic and Ottoman architectural styles merged over centuries.
Best reached by car or on a hiking trail from Anadolu Kavağı.
Often called the 'Castle of Genoa,' it's steeped in legendary tales involving mythological creatures.
Location: Anadolu Kavağı
Inception: 1262
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
Part of: Trading Posts and Fortifications on Genoese Trade Routes from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea
GPS coordinates: 41.17861,29.09444
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:44
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