Kilitbahir Castle

Local nameKilitbahir Kalesi
LocationÇanakkale, Turkey

Kilitbahir Castle is a fortress on the west side of the Dardanelles, opposite the city of Çanakkale, where there is a corresponding fortress, from which Çanakkale takes its name. The two castles were constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet in 1463 to control the straits at their narrowest point. Kilitbahir's name, meaning "lock of the sea", reflects this defensive purpose.

Tags Castle
Download Download See more

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilitbahir_Castle

Address Yalı Caddesi, Kilidübahir 17900, Turkey

Coordinates 40°8'52.073" N 26°22'46.973" E

Sygic Travel - A Travel Guide in Your Pocket

Download for free and plan your trips with ease
Or just search for "Sygic Travel" in App Store or Google Play.
Sygic Travel Maps The world's first map app tailored for travelers
Use the app Not now