Destination
Bigadiç Kalesi
On a hill to the east of Bigadiç district of Balıkesir, there are the ruins of Achyraos Castle, built by the Byzantines in the 6th century AD. The outer walls of the castle, which was used as headquarters during the Greek occupation period, have survived to the present day despite the destruction of the years.
Bigadiç Kalesi and 3 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
On a hill located to the east of Bigadiç district of Balıkesir, there are the ruins of Achyraos Castle, built by the Byzantines in the 6th century AD. The outer walls of the castle, which was used as headquarters during the Greek occupation period, have survived to the present day despite the destruction of the years.
Source: Balıkesir Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism
Places to Visit in Balıkesir Address: Orta, Lonca Cd. 10440 Bigadiç/Balıkesir
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Bigadiç Kalesi sits within Bigadiç, Balıkesir. The toroti catalogue holds 68 described stops across Balıkesir, 4 of them in Bigadiç.
The nearest stop is Yeşilli Camii, 260 m to the north. Another 3 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Bigadiç Kalesi?
- On a hill to the east of Bigadiç district of Balıkesir, there are the ruins of Achyraos Castle, built by the Byzantines in the 6th century AD. The outer walls of the castle, which was used as headquarters during the Greek occupation period, have survived to the present day despite the destruction of the years.
- Where is Bigadiç Kalesi?
- Bigadiç Kalesi is in Bigadiç, Balıkesir.
- How long does it take to visit Bigadiç Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Bigadiç Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Bigadiç Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Bigadiç Kalesi; the closest are Yeşilli Camii, Achyraos Kalesi, Hisarköy Antik Kalıntıları.