Çeşme Castle
Çeşme Kalesi
A sea fortress built in 1508 under Ottoman Sultan Bayezid II. Its walls overlook Çeşme Harbor and the Greek island of Chios across the water.
Çeşme Castle sits by the sea in the center of Çeşme town. Built in 1508 to defend against attacks from the sea, its walls, towers and moat are well preserved. The 1770 Battle of Çeşme, during the Russo-Turkish War, took place in the bay below the castle. Inside is a small archaeological and history museum displaying artifacts unearthed on the peninsula and materials on the naval battle. In summer, concerts are often held within the castle. Admission costs about 100–200 lira (museum passes are accepted), and the castle may be closed on Mondays. In front of the castle are a statue of Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Pasha and the harbor square.
Opening hours
About 8:30am–7pm (closes earlier in winter)
Nearby sights
- Çeşme Caravanserai
- Ayios Haralambos Church
- Çeşme Town Centre & Marina
- Aya Yorgi Bay
- Dalyan (Çeşme)
- Pırlanta Beach
- Altınkum Beach
- Ilıca Beach