Destination
Babakale Kalesi
In 723, while returning from a sea voyage, Sultan III. Ahmet is caught in a storm and takes shelter in the village’s natural cove. Seizing this opportunity, the local people tell the sultan about the hardships they are experiencing and say that they have suffered greatly from pirates, asking him to find a remedy for this. After listening to the people, Sultan III. Ahmet gives instructions to his Vizier Nevşehirli Damat İbrahim Paşa. Vizier Damat İbrahim Paşa then assigns Kaptan-ı Derya Mustafa Paşa.
Babakale Kalesi and 4 places around it
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Highlights
- History
Good for
- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Babakale Kalesi sits within Ayvacık, Çanakkale. The toroti catalogue holds 70 described stops across Çanakkale, 11 of them in Ayvacık.
The nearest stop is Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı, 7.8 km to the northeast. Another 4 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Babakale Kalesi?
- In 723, while returning from a sea voyage, Sultan III. Ahmet is caught in a storm and takes shelter in the village’s natural cove. Seizing this opportunity, the local people tell the sultan about the hardships they are experiencing and say that they have suffered greatly from pirates, asking him to find a remedy for this. After listening to the people, Sultan III. Ahmet gives instructions to his Vizier Nevşehirli Damat İbrahim Paşa. Vizier Damat İbrahim Paşa then assigns Kaptan-ı Derya Mustafa Paşa.
- Where is Babakale Kalesi?
- Babakale Kalesi is in Ayvacık, Çanakkale.
- How long does it take to visit Babakale Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Babakale Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Babakale Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Babakale Kalesi; the closest are Apollon Smintheus Kutsal Alanı, Assos Antik Kenti, Assos.