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Donduran Kalesi
It is located within the borders of Donduran Village in Yenipazar District. Strabo, one of the writers of Antiquity, mentions Orthosia as a Carian settlement. The city, which was attacked by the Cimmerians in the 7th century B.C., was freed from this domination as a result of the Lydian King Alyattes defeating the Cimmerians and, in the 6th century B.C., passed into the hands of the Lydians, then joined the Ionian league and, like many Anatolian cities, came under Persian rule.
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
It is located within the boundaries of Donduran Village, Yenipazar District. Strabo, one of the writers of Antiquity, mentions Orthosia as a Carian settlement. The city, which was attacked by the Cimmerians in the 7th century B.C., was freed from this domination as a result of the Lydian King Alyattes defeating the Cimmerians and passed into the hands of the Lydians; in the 6th century B.C. it joined the Ionian league and, like many Anatolian cities, came under Persian rule. Among the important structures in the city, the theater and the Byzantine structure are still standing today.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Donduran Kalesi sits within Yenipazar, Aydın. The toroti catalogue holds 71 described stops across Aydın, 4 of them in Yenipazar.
The nearest stop is Orthosia Antik Kenti, 380 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Izmir – Antalya route passes 130 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Donduran Kalesi?
- It is located within the borders of Donduran Village in Yenipazar District. Strabo, one of the writers of Antiquity, mentions Orthosia as a Carian settlement. The city, which was attacked by the Cimmerians in the 7th century B.C., was freed from this domination as a result of the Lydian King Alyattes defeating the Cimmerians and, in the 6th century B.C., passed into the hands of the Lydians, then joined the Ionian league and, like many Anatolian cities, came under Persian rule.
- Where is Donduran Kalesi?
- Donduran Kalesi is in Yenipazar, Aydın.
- How long does it take to visit Donduran Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Donduran Kalesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Donduran Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Donduran Kalesi; the closest are Orthosia Antik Kenti, Donduran Kulesi, Yörük Ali Efe Evi Müzesi.
- Is Donduran Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Donduran Kalesi lies 130 m from the Izmir – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.