Kilitbahir Castle — Attraction in Eceabat

Kilitbahir Castle is situated on the European side of Canakkale. You need to take a ferry voyage from the Asian side to see the castle. The unique atmosphere of Kilitbahir Castle is visible during the ferry voyage.

The Kilatbahir castle will be visible to your left after the ferry ride. Fatih Sultan Ahmet built the fortress in 1463. The meaning of Kilatbahir is "Lock of the Sea." It was constructed primarily as a defensive measure against the Ottoman Empire.

After a few minutes of walking from the main gate, a counter for castle access costs 200 lira. As soon as you As you enter the castle, you will see a large statue of a soldier from the Ottoman Empire. Empire. Kilitbahir had ten cannons at that time. From above, the fortress resembles a cloverleaf.

The Kilitbahir Fortress was constructed using fine-cut stone, rough-cut stone, and rubble. Kilitbahir Castle currently serves as a museum for visitors. The castle is divided into three separate parts. The main tower, inner tower, and outer castle comprise these parts.

The inner tower is called İç kule. This tower is located at the centre of the castle. The tower has seven stories and is 27 meters high.

The tower was used for shelter and storage. There is a stone staircase leading to the first floor. There are wooden steps leading to the other floors.

You can hear an audio tour of Ottoman history as soon as you walk into the museum.

Visitors can observe historical coins and engravings as well as learn about the castle's construction, repairs, and extensions from the ground level of the museum.

From the defensive floor, visitors can learn about the castle's defences, the battle dress code, and weapons.

Visitors to the Food and Beverage Floor can see reenactments and relics from the period's food and drink culture.

From the Trading Floor, visitors can witness animations and objects relating to the commercial life that flourished around Kilitbahir Castle.

Visitors can view the revivals and items meant for worship in the castle from the floor of worship.

From the Sarı kule or tower, you can glimpse the castle's exterior...

Guys you must visit this castle especially if you have special interest in Ottomon empire. And early years of Turkish Republic.

Words not enough to describe how amazing this place. The castle was build during Mehmet II in 1463. Then, The “Sarı Kule” was constructed in addition to “Kilitbahir castle” to add extra protection. Last but not least, The “Namazgah Tabyası” was build during Abdul Hamid II to secure and increase the devastation at the narrowest point of Dardanelles.

Another interesting point that makes this castle more interesting is hosting “Piri Reis” who is the creator of the first world mad (prepared in 1513 during while his stay in the castle”

Be ready to take 2 to 3 hours of yours to explore and go back to the past while wandering...

Located immediately after the ferry port, this site should be your first stop after getting off the ferry.

We brought a car with us and crossed the Strait thru the ferry. We parked right along the wall of the castle which we realised later was not ideal because there are free parking areas just in front of the castle gates. So we had about 100m walk to the palace gates but was OK because we had excellent pictures of the Dardanelles Strait.

The castle entrance rate is 100 Turkish Lira which is very much worth it if you climb way up the castle for a picturesque view of everything!

If you only want castle exterior photos you can just climb up the stairs from the marina parking and go straight to the cafes lining the castle on top...