🚩 Kilitbahir Castle

Turkey · Europe · 40.15°N, 26.38°E

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. Due to the protracted siege against Candia, the castle and Kale-i Sultaniye were repaired in order to fortify the Dardanelles.

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Country	Turkey
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	40.15°N, 26.38°E · view on map

Kilitbahir Castle is located in Turkey, in Europe.

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