Foça Castle

Foça Castle sits on a cliff above the Aegean Sea with remaining stone walls, towers, and five old entrance gates called Beşkapılar. The ruins spread across the site and offer views toward the water and the town below.

The first walls were built in ancient times over 2600 years ago. Genoese traders built the current structure in the 13th century, and the Ottomans made repairs and changes later.

The fortress shows how different peoples who lived here left their mark on the stone. You can see the traces of Byzantine, Genoese, and Ottoman hands in the architecture.

The site is open throughout the year, and you can walk around the walls and towers at your own pace. Wear sturdy shoes since the ground is rocky and uneven in places.

An Ottoman prince was held captive here in the 14th century, making the fortress a place of political importance. This event became significant in the region's story.

Location: Foça

Part of: Trading Posts and Fortifications on Genoese Trade Routes from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea

GPS coordinates: 38.66889,26.75083

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:05