The Çeşme Castle was constructed in 1508, by the Ottoman Sultan Beyazıt II. In its present form, the Çeşme Castle reflects all the characteristics of the Ottoman architecture.

The statue of the Grand Admiral Cezayirli Hasan Paşa stands eight in front of the Castle. The southern gate of the Castle is also very impressive, showing the grandeur and magnificence of the Ottoman architecture.

The three sides of the castle, which were erected by the Ottoman Architect Ahmetoglu Mehmet based an a rectangular pattern, is surrounded by dykes. The western wall of the Castle, which was originally right an the water front, is now slightly away from the sea, due to the landfill that took place in the later years.

In addition to the ditches, the exterior facade of the Castle is also protected two layers of walls. Access to the interior castle is through the courtyard which as two gates. The interior castle has been constructed in the form of two separate courtyards that are connected to each other through a door. The castle has 6 towers, four of which are cylin drical and two rectangular in shape.

The Castle, which consists of 50 sections, has served as a base to the Ottoman Navy for many years.

Do not miss the Çeşme Castle during your visit to Çeşme town.

The Çeşme Castle also houses the Çeşme Archaeological Museum, where the archaeological works unearthed in the excavations held in the Erythrai, Çeşme town center, Alaçati and Kalemburnu are displayed.

The works in the museum include 320 archaeological works, 126 ethnographic works, and 31 coins, adding up to a total of 477 works of archeological and historical value. Visiting hours of the museum is between 8:30-12:00/13:00 - 17:00 every day except Mondays.