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Kilitbahir Castle

Name: Kilitbahir Castle
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Please check local regulations for: Çanakkale Savaşları Gelibolu Tarihî Alanı

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Location: Çanakkale, Turkey

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1. ANZAC Cove – Kilitbahir Castle loop from Kilitbahir

85.4km

03:49

900m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. ANZAC Cove – Kilitbahir Castle loop from Bigalı

90.8km

04:05

900m

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3. Kilitbahir Castle – View of the Çanakkale Bridge loop from Kilitbahir

104km

04:39

1,080m

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May 1, 2023

Kilitbahir Castle is a fortress located on the European side of the Dardanelles Strait in Türkiye. The castle was built by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1463, and it served as a key defensive position during the Ottoman Empire's rule of the area.

The castle played an important role in the Gallipoli Campaign of the First World War, as it commanded a strategic position overlooking the entrance to the Dardanelles. During the campaign, the Allies attempted to pass their ships through the strait, but were met with fierce resistance from the Ottoman defenders, including those at Kilitbahir Castle.

Today, Kilitbahir Castle is a popular tourist attraction, and visitors can explore the castle's various towers, walls, and courtyards, as well as enjoy panoramic views of the Dardanelles and the surrounding area. The castle has been restored and renovated over the years, and it now houses a museum displaying Ottoman artifacts and weaponry.

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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Çanakkale, Turkey

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Kilitbahir Castle

1. ANZAC Cove – Kilitbahir Castle loop from Kilitbahir

2. ANZAC Cove – Kilitbahir Castle loop from Bigalı

3. Kilitbahir Castle – View of the Çanakkale Bridge loop from Kilitbahir

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