Bozcaada Castle, Medieval fortress in Bozcaada Island, Turkey.
Bozcaada Castle is a stone fortress on a Turkish island featuring double defensive walls and several interior spaces, including cisterns and an arsenal. The stronghold is entered via a permanent bridge that replaced the original drawbridge mechanism.
After conquering the island, Sultan Mehmet II had the fortress rebuilt in 1455 and established it as a strategic military post at the entrance to the Dardanelles. This location gave the Ottomans control over access to the straits.
The fortress displays building styles from multiple periods, showing traces left by Byzantines, Venetians, and Ottomans. These layers in the walls tell the story of the different peoples who shaped the island.
The fort sits within walking distance of the ferry terminal and is accessible daily. Allow time to explore the different rooms and enjoy views from the walls.
Inside the fortress, one room holds ancient pottery vessels discovered around the island. Beside them stand old gravestones and other objects that show the place's long occupation.
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