Kilitbahir Fortress
This 15th century old Ottoman fortress played an important role during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915-1916. The fort guarded the entrance of the sea route towards Istanbul.
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Source
- Text: Kaj Metz
- Photos: Lennard Bolijn
Nearby
Museum
- Replica Minelayer "Nusret" - Çanakkale
- Turkish Red Crescent Ağadere Museum - Eceabat
- Cannakele Naval Museum - Canakkale
Point of interest
Monument
- Memorial Corporal Seyit - Kilitbahir
- Captain Tahir Bey Memorial - Eceabat
- Dur Yolcu Memorial - Kilitbahir
Cemetery
- Mass Grave Ottoman Soldiers Fort Rumeli Mecidiye - Kilitbahir
- Cemetery Ağadere Military Hospital - Eceabat
- Ottoman War Cemetery Çamburnu - Eceabat
Fortification
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