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Cesme Castle
4.8
/5
22 reviews
4.8
Based on 561 reviews
1.2 km from downtown
Phone +902327126609
Address: Musalla, 1015. Sk., 35930 Çeşme/İzmir, Türkiye
Recommended sightseeing time: 1-2 hours
Highlights:
Harbor panorama from castle peak
Ottoman-style castle from 1508
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Don't miss this if you have a pass! The scenery is quite nice, so try going around 7 PM, just before sunset, for better photos. Remember the opening hours on Google are incorrect; they're open until 9 PM. You can find Greece across the street!
The beachfront restaurant nearby isn't very good value, so it's mainly for the view.
Cesme Castle is the landmark of Cesme. Built in the early 16th century, it is a typical Ottoman building. The castle was destroyed in the Battle of Cesme between the Ottoman Empire and Russia in 1770. Today, there is a museum in the castle, which displays artifacts excavated from the Ildırı village in Cesme.
Standing on the top of the castle, you can overlook the magnificent view of the town and the sea. Inside the castle, the tour guide tells you in detail about the changes in Turkish history, and you can feel the former glory of the Ottoman Empire.
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