Destination
Eskihisar Kalesi
Eskihisar Castle was built to control the passage south of the Izmit Bay and holds historical significance.
Highlights
- Tarih
- Kültürel miras
- Mimari
Good for
- Tarih severler
- Aileler
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Kale eski çağlarda İzmit Körfezi'nin güneyindeki geçişi kontrol altında tutan Eskihisar Köyünün kuzey doğusundadır. Kale’nin Bizans döneminde, limanı korumak amacıyla yapıldığı sanılmaktadır. Osmanlılar tarafından da kullanılan kale 1998 yılında restore edilmiştir. Kalenin antresi konser etkinlikleri için kullanıma açılmıştır.
Location and surroundings
Eskihisar Kalesi sits within Gebze, Kocaeli. The toroti catalogue holds 116 described stops across Kocaeli, 11 of them in Gebze.
The nearest stop is Osman Hamdi Bey Evi ve Müzesi, 470 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Istanbul – Antalya route passes 5 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Add this place to your routeFrequently asked
- What is Eskihisar Kalesi?
- Eskihisar Castle was built to control the passage south of the Izmit Bay and holds historical significance.
- Where is Eskihisar Kalesi?
- Eskihisar Kalesi is in Gebze, Kocaeli.
- How long does it take to visit Eskihisar Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Eskihisar Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Eskihisar Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Eskihisar Kalesi; the closest are Osman Hamdi Bey Evi ve Müzesi, Hannibal Anıt Mezarı, Su Dolabi / Gebze.
- Is Eskihisar Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Eskihisar Kalesi lies 5 km from the Istanbul – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.
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