| Çeşme Castle | |
|---|---|
| İzmir Province, Turkey | |
 Çeşme Castle from the west | |
  Çeşme Castle | |
| Coordinates | 38°19′25″N 26°18′13″E / 38.3236°N 26.3036°E |
| Type | Fortress |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Main room still standing. |
| Site history | |
| Built by | Ottoman Empire |
| Demolished | Mostly standing |
| Battles/wars | Çeşme Battle |
Location
The castle is located in Çeşme ilçe (district) of İzmir Province at 38°19′25″N 26°18′13″E / 38.3236°N 26.3036°E. Its distance to İzmir is 35 kilometres (22 mi).[1] Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Paşa Monument is in front of the castle and Çeşme Museum is a situated in the castle.[2]
History
During the Growth of the Ottoman Empire, Çeşme was attacked twice by the Venetians in 1472 and in 1501.[3] The castle was built as a precaution against further attacks. It was built in 1508 during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Bayezit II. Its commissioner was Mir Haydar, the governor of Aidin Vilayet.[4] It was originally a seaside castle but because of the alluvial deposits it is now slightly inland. The castle became a Tentative World Heritage Site in 2020.[5]
Castle and the activities
The rectangular plan castle has moats on three sides six bastions. It is used as a festival center. Both Çeşme International Music festival and Çeşme festival are held in the castle.[2]
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