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The 10 Best Castles in Turkey, Turkey
Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye [ˈtyɾcije]), officially the Republic of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Cumhuriyeti [ˈtyɾcije d͡ʒumˈhuɾijeti] ( listen)), is a transcontinental country in Eurasia, mainly in Anatolia in Western Asia, with a smaller portion on the Balkan peninsula in Southeast Europe. Turkey is bordered by eight countries with Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest; Georgia to the northeast; Armenia, the Azerbaijan and Iran to the east; and Iraq and Syria to the south. The country is encircled by seas on three sides with the Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south. The Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles, which together form the Turkish Straits, divide Thrace and Anatolia and separate Europe and Asia. Ankara is the capital while Istanbul is the country's largest city and main cultural and commercial centre, classified as a leading global city.
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1. Zerzevan Kalesi
2. Marmaris Castle
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By DavidB880 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Worth a visit and not expensive, about 14TL (£2). Advice is go early in day before the heat kicks in. Whilst in the area, can also have a wander through the old town which is at the back of the castle and then onto the marina area.
3. Palu Kalesi
4. Castle of St. Peter
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,454 reviews
This imposing structure, built by the Knights of St. John in the early 15th century, is the most prominent feature of Bodrum.
Reviewed By Tipperarytom1974
This magnificent castle is more like a mini medieval city. Imposing and magestic it is simply one of the best preserved and fascinating castles I’ve been to the layout and sheer size is awesome definitely take a couple of hours to explore and get lost in its amazing history a must if your in Bodrum
5. Uchisar Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,662 reviews
Reviewed By esat_dursun - Nevsehir, Turkey
Quite pretty view and visit for the Unique landscape... And old Castle to defense the city for sudden attacks. The museum entrance fee is quite cheap and provided at the entrance ticket sale office..
6. Marmaris Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 769 reviews
Reviewed By 468carolinew - Swansea, United Kingdom
This is a lovely little museum and only a few lira to go in, while worth it even if it is just for the views at the top. Really enjoyed seeing all the artifacts and definately recommend at trip
7. Van Castle (Van Kalesi)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 237 reviews
Reviewed By IftekharA-Sep2016
Granted there isn't anything inside the castle, but this castle covers a HUGEEEE area. Entrance is TL 7 per person and you have to walk quite a bit. You get to see the beautiful Lake Van from the castle and the snow capped mountains surround it. It is truely a very nice view. There is a small house on display how people of Van used to live. The museum is also worth visiting. Emperor Xerxes inscriptions are there on a stone.
8. Alanya Kalesi
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,029 reviews
Reviewed By Mahro - Tehran, Iran
we visited the castle with RED tower and also use the cable car with enjoying the Cleopatra beach which was really perfect.
9. Rumkale
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 299 reviews
Gaziantep Rumkale Gaziantep ilinin Yavuzeli ilçesinde kasaba köyünün yakınında bulunur Rumkale. Gaziantep’in şehir merkezine Yavuzeli ilçesinden uzak. Merzimen çayını Fırat nehrinin birleştiği noktada dik kayalıkların üzerindedir. Rumkale kasaba köyünün ve Halfetiden ulaşımı ise teknelerle çok kolay bir şekilde olabilir. Antik dönemden bulunduğumuz zamana kadar Şitamrat, Kal-a Rhomayta, Hromklay, Ranculat, Kal-at el Rum, Kal-at el Müslimin, Kale-i Zerrin (Altın Kale) ve en sonunda Rumkale gibi birçok değişik isimlerle adlandırılmıştır. Rumkale iki beden şeklindedir. Birinci bedeni kalenin doğu, Kuzey ve batı kısmına kayalığın dik bir şekilde yontulması bir şekilde oluşmuştur. İkinci bedeni doğal surun sert kalker kesme taşlarıyla sur duvarı olarak yapılmıştır. Gaziantep Rumkale bir zamanlar Halfeti(Şanlıurfa) ile Gaziantep aralarında sınır olan Fırat Nehrinin kıyısında yer almıştır. Merzimen çayının suyu Gaziantep Rumkale dibinde derin vadi içinde Fıra
Reviewed By apricot44 - Turkey, null
RUMKALE (RUMKALE CASTLE) Rumkale, which is located within the boundaries of Nizip district of Gaziantep province, which is mentioned in the holy books, was established on the banks of the Euphrates, which has hosted hundreds of civilizations. tours are organized to the castle by highway from Gaziantep and by boats departing from Halfeti district over the water. Rumkale is approximately 120x230 meters in size and has an area of 2800 square meters. the castle was built of large cut stones.there are 2 entrance doors in the East and west direction.the north side is built with very strong walls.the only ground connection of the castle is provided through the moat located in the south direction.in order to prevent the capture of the castle by the enemy, the ditch, which was excavated at a size of 20x30 meters, was built in the 12th century. There is a mosque from the Ottoman period, an Armenian church (Saint Nerses church), an Assyrian monastery (Saint Barşavma monastery), an 80-meter deep spiral well, water structures and settlement remains in the castle. due to the birecik dam,whose construction was completed in 2000 on the Euphrates, the water level in halfeti, zeugma and rumkalede rose about 50 meters.the rising water level has made rumkale literally a peninsula. The castle was built on high cliffs at the junction of the Euphrates and Merziman rivers. the date of construction of the Rumkale is unknown. the first records we have mention a conquest of rumkale during the reign of the Great King shalmaneser III(858–824 BC) of the new Assyrian period. In 855 BC , III shalmaneser Bit-Adini set out to conquer the arami kingdom and conquered the city. The King's Ahunu escapes across the Firat River. III Shalmaneser follows him and surrounds the castle(mount). He says that the ahunu built the castle(sitamrat). Shalmaneser says that the castle, which he calls the Mount of Sitamrat, is the summit like clouds hanging from heaven. He says that he explored for 3 days and that he captured this mountain that no Assyrian king and ancestors could reach the summit before. he says that he cut off the heads of enemy soldiers and painted the mountain with their blood.he says that the King has surrendered and returned to asur with a great spoils of war. it is known that Rumkale again remained under the control of the ancient Commagene Kingdom for a certain period of time(BC 66-34). From antiquity to the present day, Şitamrat has been called by many names such as Kal-a Rhomayta, Hromklay, Ranculat, Kal-at El Rum, Kal-at el Muslimin and Kale-i Zerrin (Golden Castle). it is known that Yohanna, one of Jesus ' apostles, reproduced copies of the Bible in a cave in rumkale. rumkale was sold in 1150 to Catholicos Grigor III Pahlavuni (Gregory III of Cilicia) for 15,000 dahekan by the wife of jescolin, count of the crusader state of Edessa ( 1098-1150 AD).Grigor III moved the center of Catholicism here. Grigor III moved the center of Catholicism here. At the end of the 13th century, the castle was captured by the Mamluk sultan, malik el Ashraf. In the 16th century, the castle passed into the hands of the Ottomans. The church of Saint Nerses (poet saint nerses )in the castle was built in the 12th century by the Catholicos Nerses. The Yakubians(Syriac) Saint Barşavma monastery is dated to the 13th century. It is known that some large stone masses brought from arsemia, one of the ancient cities of the Commagene Kingdom, were used in temples in Rumkale. The deep spiral well going down to the Euphrates, which has a depth of approximately 80 meters, is an interesting place with the stairs made by carving the rocks. You will be really happy to visit the village with sunken minarets and an incredible boat tour on the Euphrates, which gives life to the lands where the civilizations mentioned in the holy books were born. We are waiting for you all to this historical castle, which will be opened to visitors this spring after a long restoration ... a magnificent history and natural wonder ... See you for an article about another topic and historical artifact ...
10. Amasya Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By berenicer2014 - Istanbul, Turkey
I have visited many castles around Turkey but this one is definitely one of my favorites! The walking all the way up of the castle is not too easy and there are too many stairs but the views at the end of the struggling definitely worth it. You can see both sides of the city and take amazing pictures from every angle. The ticket only costs 5 TL which is very affordable, this is a must when coming to Amasya.
