Best places: Fortresses in Turkey

Iconic 13th-century octagonal tower now housing a museum with artifacts & ethnographic exhibits.

👍👍 Castle is a steep climb up from the harbour where we took a break during our Kekova boat tour. The village is adorable and the castle offers some magnificent scenery. The village is full of ice cream vendors but sadly noone offers any vegan options. Boat tours tend to take only an hour break here bu...

👍👍 I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and provide a summary of my recent trip to Cappadocia. The experience surpassed all expectations and left me with cherished memories. The travel agency's exceptional service ensured a seamless and well-planned trip. The accommodation provided breathtaki...

Built in 297 CE by the Romans, this fortification was expanded many times over the successive years.

Centuries-old citadel perched on a rock spur, with commanding views of Cappadocia from the top.

Majestic 16th-century castle constructed over an ancient fort, offering expansive views & a museum.

👍👍 The L class destroyer is constantly killing me from way away and every time i take the C class airship i get killed with some one using the bomber killer loadout of the fighter plane

Imposing Byzantine fortress ruins offering sweeping views from its peninsular locale.

Walled complex with an inner castle dating from Byzantine times, plus a brick bath & multiple tombs.

👍👍 Following the opening of our museum and ruins after Korona, the first visit we made on 02.06.2020 was Selçuk (Ayasuluk) Castle, the nature regained itself, our small animal friends we met during our visit, accompanied by the enormous views and of course the most important, historical atmosphere. Es...

Hilltop 15th-century fortress with multiple towers, walking paths & water views.

Hilltop castle complex built in the 2nd century BC, with a tomb, cemetery & views of Giresun Island.

👍👍 The climb to the top is very steep. The view is definitely worth it.

A steep climb up a volcanic hill leads to panoramic city views at this 14th-century fortress ruin.

👍👍 We were not certain that we would be able to hike all the way up to the top but we did! We made it! What an incredible sight of the city! The ancient ruins gave a feeling of perpetuity to the surroundings. There's a small bazaar just before you get into the citadel with many souvenirs.

👍👍 Park yeri sorunu var. Ana yolda park edip yürümenizi tavsiye ederim. Çünkü sadece üç beş park yeri var. Sahili çakıldan oluşuyor ama suyun içi kum ve çoğu Karadeniz sahili gibi sürekli sığ değil. Benim çok hoşuma gitti. Bir de Kale var tabii. Manzarası çok güzel. Ama Kale hakkında bir bilgi yok. Bir...

Remains of a venerable fortified castle atop Mt. Harşena, with ancient royal tombs & valley views.

Accessible by ferry, this preserved island castle from the Ottoman Empire houses an amphora exhibit.

Built during the antiquity period, this ancient castle overlooks the city & is an open-air museum.