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Bilecik Castle

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Bilecik Castle

Merkez, Bilecik

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The remains of the castle known as Belekoma in the Byzantine period and taken by Osman Gazi in 1299.

Safety warning

Do not walk on the wall remains; the ground can be broken and steep in places.

Its story

Bilecik Castle was the defensive structure of the settlement known as Belekoma in the Byzantine period. According to Ottoman chronicles, Osman Gazi captured the castle while invited to a wedding held by its lord (tekfur), and this event was an important turning point in the expansion of the beylik. Today only some sections of the castle walls are standing. From the castle hill there are views of the city's historic center and the Karasu valley. It is within walking distance of the Şeyh Edebali Tomb and Orhan Gazi Mosque.

Key facts

Period
Byzantine; Ottoman conquest 1299
Admission
Free

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography

Location

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40.14394, 29.98883

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bilecik | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133236623