Çeşme Castle, Ottoman coastal fortress in Çeşme, Turkey.
The rectangular stone castle features six defensive bastions and stands with moats on three sides near the Aegean Sea harbor entrance.
Sultan Bayezid II ordered the construction of the fortress in 1508 to protect against Venetian attacks after their raids in 1472 and 1501.
The castle now houses the Çeşme Museum, displaying artifacts from ancient Erythrai including pottery, figures, and maritime historical objects.
Located 35 kilometers from İzmir city, visitors can explore the castle grounds and access the museum for an entrance fee throughout the year.
The castle originally stood at the water's edge, but natural sediment accumulation over centuries has moved the shoreline away from its western walls.
Location: Çeşme
Location: İzmir Province
Inception: 1508
Part of: Trading Posts and Fortifications on Genoese Trade Routes from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea
GPS coordinates: 38.32361,26.30361
Latest update: March 4, 2025 12:18
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