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Pordoselene Kulesi
It is the tower on top of Maden Island, indicated as the site of the Pordoselene Civilization. It was built to watch over Lesbos Island, the surrounding islands, and the Edremit Gulf. It is recorded that it was rebuilt in the VIIIth century A.D. Pordoselene actually symbolizes Pirgos Keneti. This tower, built in its time to be able to see enemies, was destroyed by Cilician pirates.
Pordoselene Kulesi and 5 places around it
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Suggested visit:20 minutes
It is the tower on the top of Maden Island, indicated as the site of the Pordoselene Civilization. It was built to watch Lesbos Island, the surrounding islands, and the Edremit Gulf. It is recorded that it was rebuilt in the VIIIth century A.D. Pordoselene actually symbolizes Pirgos Keneti. This tower, built in its time to be able to see enemies, was destroyed by Cilician pirates.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Pordoselene Kulesi sits within Ayvalık, Balıkesir. The toroti catalogue holds 68 described stops across Balıkesir, 22 of them in Ayvalık.
The nearest stop is Sualti Dalış - Maden Adaları, 400 m to the north. Another 5 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Pordoselene Kulesi?
- It is the tower on top of Maden Island, indicated as the site of the Pordoselene Civilization. It was built to watch over Lesbos Island, the surrounding islands, and the Edremit Gulf. It is recorded that it was rebuilt in the VIIIth century A.D. Pordoselene actually symbolizes Pirgos Keneti. This tower, built in its time to be able to see enemies, was destroyed by Cilician pirates.
- Where is Pordoselene Kulesi?
- Pordoselene Kulesi is in Ayvalık, Balıkesir.
- How long does it take to visit Pordoselene Kulesi?
- The suggested visit time for Pordoselene Kulesi is about 20 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Pordoselene Kulesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Pordoselene Kulesi; the closest are Sualti Dalış - Maden Adaları, Alibey Adası Plajı, Ayışığı (Agios Dimitrios Ta Selina) Manastırı.