| Çeşme Castle | |
| Location: | İzmir Province, Turkey |
| Map Type: | Turkey |
| Coordinates: | 38.3236°N 26.3036°W |
| Type: | Fortress |
| Builder: | Ottoman Empire |
| Demolished: | Mostly standing |
| Condition: | Main room still standing. |
| Open To Public: | Yes |
| Battles: | Çeşme Battle |
Çeşme Castle is a historic castle in Çeşme, Turkey.
The castle is located in Çeşme ilçe (district) of İzmir Province at 38.3236°N 26.3036°W. Its distance to İzmir is .[1] Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Paşa Monument is in front of the castle and Çeşme Museum is a situated in the castle.[2]
During the Growth of the Ottoman Empire, Çeşme was attacked twice by the Venetians in 1472 and in 1501.[3] The castle was built as a precaution against further attacks. It was built in 1508 during the reign of the Ottoman sultan Bayezit II. Its commissioner was Mir Haydar, the governor of Aidin Vilayet.[4] It was originally a seaside castle but because of the alluvial deposits it is now slightly inland. The castle became a Tentative World Heritage Site in 2020.[5]
The rectangular plan castle has moats on three sides six bastions. It is used as a festival center. Both Çeşme International Music festival and Çeşme festival are held in the castle.[2]