Çeşme Castle

Çeşme Castle is a historic castle in Çeşme, Turkey.

Çeşme Castle
İzmir Province, Turkey
Çaşme Castle from the west
Çeşme Castle
Coordinates	38.3236°N 26.3036°E / 38.3236; 26.3036
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 district of İzmir Province at 38°19′25″N 26°18′13″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

Çeşme Castle from the north

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]

References

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Castles in Turkey
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Also See: Castles in Turkey

UNESCO Tentative list of World Heritage Sites in Turkey
Aegean Region	Aizanoi Antique City The Ancient City of Sardis and the Lydian Tumuli of Bin Tepe Ancient City of Stratonikeia Archaeological Site of Assos Archaeological site of Laodikeia Archaeological Site of Priene Ayvalık Industrial Landscape The Bodrum Castle Historic Town of Birgi The Historical Port City of Izmir Mausoleum and Sacred area of Hecatomnus Medieval City of Beçin
Black Sea Region	Early Period of Anatolian Turkish Heritage: Niksar, The Capital of Danishmend Dynasty Historic Guild Town of Mudurnu Kızılırmak Delta Wetland and Bird Sanctuary Mahmut Bey Mosque Mount Harşena and the Rock-tombs of the Pontic Kings Nature Park of Ballıca Cave Sümela Monastery (The Monastery of Virgin Mary)
Central Anatolia Region	Archaeological Site of Kültepe-Kanesh Basilica Therma (Sarıkaya Roma Hamamı) Gordion Haci Bayram Mosque and its Surrounding Area (the Haci Bayram District) Haci Bektas Veli Complex Historic Town of Beypazarı Historical Monuments of Niğde Ivriz Cultural Landscape Konya-A capital of Seljuk Civilization Koramaz Valley Lake Tuz Special Environmental Protection Area (SEPA) Odunpazari Historical Urban Site Sivrihisar Grand Mosque Tomb of Ahi Evran
Eastern Anatolia Region	Akdamar Church Archaeological Site of Arslantepe Eshab-ı Kehf Kulliye (Islamic-Ottoman Social Complex) Historic City of Harput Ishak Pasha Palace The Tombstones of Ahlat the Urartian and Ottoman citadel Tushpa/Van Fortress, the Mound and the Old City of Van
Marmara Region	The Bridge of Justinian The Bridge of Uzunköprü Çanakkale (Dardanelles) and Gelibolu (Gallipoli) Battles Zones in the First World War İznik Nuruosmaniye Complex Sultan Bayezid II Complex: A Center of Medical Treatment Yıldız Palace Complex
Mediterranean Region	Alahan Monastery Alanya Ancient Cities of Lycian Civilization Ancient City of Anazarbos Ancient City of Kaunos Ancient city of Kibyra Ancient City of Korykos Archaeological Site of Perge Archaeological Site of Sagalassos Eflatun Pinar: The Hittite Spring Sanctuary Eşrefoğlu Mosque Güllük Dagi National Park and Termessos Hatay, St. Pierre Church Karain Cave Karatepe-Aslantaş Archaeological Site Kekova Mamure Castle St. Nicholas Church St.Paul Church, St.Paul's Well and surrounding historic quarters The Theatre and Aqueducts of the Ancient City of Aspendos Vespasianus Titus Tunnel Yesemek Quarry and Sculpture Workshop Yivli Minaret Mosque
Southeastern Anatolia Region	Archeological Site of Zeugma Harran and Şanlıurfa Ismail Fakirullah Tomb and its Light Refraction Mechanism The Malabadi Bridge Mardin Cultural Landscape The Underground Water Structures in Gaziantep; Livas' and Kastels Zerzevan Castle and Mithraeum Zeynel Abidin Mosque Complex and Mor Yakup (Saint Jacob) Church
Country-wide	Anatolian Seljuks Madrasahs Buruciye Medrese Cacabey Medrese Çifte Medrese Çifte Minareli Medrese (Erzurum) Çifte Minareli Medrese (Sivas) Gök Medrese Ince Minaret Medrese Karatay Medrese Sahabiye Medrese Yakutiye Medrese Mountainous Phrygia Seljuk Caravanserais on the route from Denizli to Dogubeyazit Trading Posts and Fortifications on Genoese Trade Routes from the Mediterranean to the Black Sea Akçakoca Castle Amasra Castle Çandarlı Castle Çeşme Castle Foça Castle Galata Tower Güvercinada Castle Sinop Fortress Yoros Castle Wooden Roofed and Wooden Columned Mosques in Anatolia Afyon Ulu Mosque Aslanhane Mosque Eşrefoğlu Mosque Mahmut Bey Mosque Sivrihisar Grand Mosque

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