Marmara-Kalesi Fortress

The fortress of Marmara Kalesi dates back to 1522. A fortification was built by order of the Sultan. Its purpose was to protect against uninvited enemies. This is a historical monument, from the walls of which you can admire a beautiful view of the sea and the bay. At one time there was a fleet of Suleiman himself. The fortress was destroyed during the First World War. Reconstruction was carried out only in 1979. Visits became possible in 1991. The fortress has an archaeological museum, the finds of ancient towns are presented in expositions. The atmosphere of antiquity is also transmitted by architecture, military guns, objects of ethnography. The fortress is located in the center of Marmaris. You can walk through the Grand Bazaar.