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Şile Castle

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Şile Castle

Şile, İstanbul

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A Genoese-era lookout castle on a small islet at the mouth of Şile harbor.

Safety warning

Do not try to reach the islet by swimming or across the rocks; the waves are dangerous.

Its story

The castle is one of the lookout structures the Genoese used in the 14th century to control the Black Sea trade route. Its single tower and walls on the rocky islet have become a symbol of the town's coastal silhouette. Long neglected, the castle was restored with the support of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. Since there is no crossing to the islet from land, the castle is viewed from the beach and the lighthouse slope.

Key facts

Period
Genoese, 14th century
Admission
Viewed from the shore
Getting there
Central Şile
Visit duration
20–30 minutes

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography

Location

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41.18144, 29.60912

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Eile_Kalesi | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C5%9Eile_Castle