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This page lists sites associated with the Ottoman period, covering cities, mosques, fortifications, and infrastructure across southeastern Europe, Anatolia, and the eastern Mediterranean. Many entries represent long-occupied sites where Ottoman phases coexist with earlier Byzantine, Roman, or medieval layers.
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Siklós Castle, located in southern Hungary, showcases a rich history from medieval origins through Ottoman and Habsburg periods, reflecting the region's cultural and political changes over centuries.
Skiathos Castle, perched on a rocky promontory in Greece, served as a refuge and military stronghold through Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman periods, reflecting the island's turbulent history and re…
Ardanuç Castle, built by ancient Georgian rulers and later controlled by the Ottomans, served as a strategic stronghold and regional center with a rich history spanning from the 5th century through t…
Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Fortress, built between the 13th and 15th centuries on the site of the ancient Greek city Tyras, reflects a rich history of diverse cultures and military powers shaping the regi…
Borsh Fortress stands as a testament to centuries of regional history, reflecting its role as a defensive and administrative center from the Bronze Age through the Ottoman period.
The Castle of Geraki reflects a layered history of Frankish, Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman influences, offering insight into medieval military and religious life in the Peloponnese.
The Castle of Szigetvár played a crucial role in Hungary's medieval and early modern history, serving as a strategic military stronghold and a site of cultural exchange during Ottoman rule.
Çeşme Castle, built in the early 16th century by the Ottoman Empire, played a key role in protecting the Aegean coastline and now serves as a museum showcasing regional history and artifacts.
The Fortress of Doboj is a historic site that played a key role in medieval Bosnian defense and later military conflicts, reflecting centuries of architectural and cultural changes.
Gjirokastra Old Town and Castle have been continuously inhabited from late antiquity through the Ottoman period, serving as a military, administrative, and cultural center that reflects the region's …
Gradačac Castle served as a military and administrative center from the early 18th century, guarding the northeastern frontier of the Ottoman Empire and evolving through centuries of regional history.
Mamure Castle stands as a testament to centuries of coastal defense and regional history, evolving from a Roman fortress to a medieval stronghold and later a caravanserai, reflecting its varied roles…
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| Title | Country | Type | Rating | Popularity | Excerpt |
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| Belgrade Castle: A Historic Fortress in Serbia | Serbia | Military | 4.8 | Very High | Belgrade Castle stands as a testament to centuries of cultural and military history, reflecting the diverse influences that have shaped the region along the Danube River. |
| Blagaj Fortress: A Historic Fortification in Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Military | 4.8 | Low | Blagaj Fortress stands as a testament to the region's layered history, reflecting its role from Roman times through medieval and Ottoman periods as a strategic and administrative center. |
| Bužim Castle: A Medieval and Ottoman Fortress in Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Military | 4.8 | Low | Bužim Castle stands as a testament to the region's layered history, reflecting its medieval origins and later Ottoman influences through its architecture and strategic role. |
| Citadel of Aleppo: A Historic Fortress in Syria | Syria | Military | 4.8 | Medium | The Citadel of Aleppo stands as a testament to millennia of history, reflecting the diverse cultures and rulers that shaped Aleppo through its strategic and architectural evolution. |
| Fortress of Ključ: A Historic Stronghold in Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Military | 4.8 | Low | The Fortress of Ključ stands as a testament to the layered history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, reflecting its strategic importance from Roman times through medieval and Ottoman periods. |
| Haj-Nehaj Fortress: A Venetian Stronghold in Montenegro | Montenegro | Military | 4.8 | Low | Haj-Nehaj fortress, perched on a rocky hill near Sutomore, Montenegro, served as a defensive refuge through centuries of regional change, reflecting the area's complex history and cultural diversity. |
| Khotyn Fortress: A Historic Stronghold in Ukraine | Ukraine | Military | 4.8 | High | Khotyn Fortress, perched on the Dniester River's right bank, has served as a key defensive and political center through centuries of regional change, reflecting the layered history of Ukraine and its… |
| Kilitbahir Castle: Ottoman Fortress Controlling the Dardanelles Strait | Turkey | Military | 4.8 | Medium | Kilitbahir Castle is an Ottoman fortress built to secure naval control over the Dardanelles Strait, reflecting centuries of strategic military architecture and regional defense. |
| Myrina Castle: A Historic Fortress on the Island of Lemnos | Greece | Military | 4.8 | Medium | Myrina Castle, perched on a promontory in Lemnos, Greece, reflects a layered history from Mycenaean origins through Byzantine, Venetian, Genoese, and Ottoman periods, showcasing its evolving role as … |
| Ram Castle: An Ottoman Fortress and Historical Site in Serbia | Serbia | Military | 4.8 | Medium | Ram Castle, located on the Danube's right bank in Serbia, reflects a layered history from Celtic and Roman times through Ottoman military and trade roles, now preserved through archaeological and con… |
| Tešanj Castle: A Historic Fortress in Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Military | 4.8 | Medium | Tešanj Castle stands as a testament to the region's layered history, reflecting the influences of Illyrian, Roman, Slavic, and Ottoman civilizations through its enduring presence and adaptations. |
| Acrocorinth: The Historic Fortress Overlooking Corinth, Greece | Greece | Military | 4.7 | Medium | Acrocorinth is a fortified rock formation that has served as a strategic acropolis and fortress for centuries, reflecting layers of Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Frankish, Venetian, and Ottoman history. |
| Berat Old Town and Castle: A Multi-Period Cultural and Historical Site in Albania | Albania | City | 4.7 | Medium | Berat Old Town and its castle have been a strategic and cultural center in Albania from the Illyrian period through Ottoman times, reflecting diverse historical influences and continuous human occupa… |
| Chlemoutsi Castle: A Medieval Fortress in Greece | Greece | Military | 4.7 | Medium | Chlemoutsi Castle, built in the early 13th century, served as a key fortress for the Principality of Achaea and witnessed diverse political and military events in medieval Greece. |
| Fortress of Prizren: A Historic Stronghold in Kosovo | Kosovo | Military | 4.7 | Medium | The Fortress of Prizren stands as a testament to the region's layered history, reflecting its role as a defensive and administrative center from the Bronze Age through Ottoman times. |
| Golubac Fortress: A Medieval Stronghold in Serbia | Serbia | Military | 4.7 | High | Golubac Fortress is a historic medieval fortress located on the Danube River in Serbia, showcasing layers of Roman, Byzantine, Serbian, and Ottoman history through its architecture and strategic impo… |
| Gyula Castle: A Medieval Fortress in Hungary | Hungary | Military | 4.7 | High | Gyula Castle is a well-preserved medieval fortress built in the early 15th century on an island in the Körös River, reflecting Hungary's historical defensive architecture and layered past under vario… |
| Ioannina Castle: A Historic Fortress in Northwestern Greece | Greece | Military | 4.7 | High | Ioannina Castle is a historic fortress with roots tracing back to ancient times, reflecting layers of Byzantine and Ottoman history and serving as a cultural landmark in the region. |
| Methoni Castle: A Historic Fortress in Greece | Greece | Military | 4.7 | Medium | Methoni Castle stands as a testament to centuries of Mediterranean history, reflecting Byzantine origins, Venetian maritime power, and Ottoman military architecture. Its layered past offers insight i… |
| Mystras Castle: A Historic Fortress in Greece | Greece | Military | 4.7 | Medium | Mystras Castle stands as a testament to the region's layered history, reflecting Frankish, Byzantine, and Ottoman influences through its evolving architecture and strategic location. |
| Nafpaktos Castle: A Historic Fortress in Greece | Greece | Military | 4.7 | Medium | Nafpaktos Castle stands as a testament to centuries of Greek, Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman history, reflecting its role as a strategic coastal fortress and cultural landmark. |
| Niš Castle: An Ottoman Fortress in Serbia | Serbia | Military | 4.7 | High | Niš Castle in Serbia reflects a layered history of fortifications from Roman to Ottoman times, serving both military and civic roles over centuries. |
| Old Navarino Castle: A Medieval Fortress in Pylos, Greece | Greece | Military | 4.7 | Low | Old Navarino Castle, built by Frankish crusaders in the 13th century, played a key role in controlling Navarino Bay and witnessed various rulers, including Venetians and Ottomans, before becoming a p… |
| Safranbolu: A Historic Town in Turkey with Rich Ottoman Heritage | Turkey | City | 4.7 | Medium | Safranbolu is a town in Turkey known for its well-preserved Ottoman architecture and long history spanning from ancient times through the Ottoman era, offering insight into cultural and architectural… |
| Siklós Castle: A Historic Fortress in Hungary | Hungary | Military | 4.7 | High | Siklós Castle, located in southern Hungary, showcases a rich history from medieval origins through Ottoman and Habsburg periods, reflecting the region's cultural and political changes over centuries. |
| Skiathos Castle: A Historic Byzantine and Venetian Fortress in Greece | Greece | Military | 4.7 | Low | Skiathos Castle, perched on a rocky promontory in Greece, served as a refuge and military stronghold through Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman periods, reflecting the island's turbulent history and re… |
| Ardanuç Castle: A Historic Fortress in Turkey | Turkey | Military | 4.6 | Low | Ardanuç Castle, built by ancient Georgian rulers and later controlled by the Ottomans, served as a strategic stronghold and regional center with a rich history spanning from the 5th century through t… |
| Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Fortress: A Historic Stronghold in Ukraine | Ukraine | Military | 4.6 | High | Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi Fortress, built between the 13th and 15th centuries on the site of the ancient Greek city Tyras, reflects a rich history of diverse cultures and military powers shaping the regi… |
| Borsh Fortress: A Historic Stronghold in Southern Albania | Albania | Military | 4.6 | Low | Borsh Fortress stands as a testament to centuries of regional history, reflecting its role as a defensive and administrative center from the Bronze Age through the Ottoman period. |
| Castle of Geraki: A Historic Fortress in Sparta, Greece | Greece | Military | 4.6 | Low | The Castle of Geraki reflects a layered history of Frankish, Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman influences, offering insight into medieval military and religious life in the Peloponnese. |
| Castle of Szigetvár: A Historic Fortress in Hungary | Hungary | Military | 4.6 | Medium | The Castle of Szigetvár played a crucial role in Hungary's medieval and early modern history, serving as a strategic military stronghold and a site of cultural exchange during Ottoman rule. |
| Çeşme Castle: An Ottoman Coastal Fortress in Turkey | Turkey | Military | 4.6 | High | Çeşme Castle, built in the early 16th century by the Ottoman Empire, played a key role in protecting the Aegean coastline and now serves as a museum showcasing regional history and artifacts. |
| Fortress of Doboj: A Medieval Stronghold in Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Military | 4.6 | Low | The Fortress of Doboj is a historic site that played a key role in medieval Bosnian defense and later military conflicts, reflecting centuries of architectural and cultural changes. |
| Gjirokastra Old Town and Castle: A Historic Fortified Settlement in Southern Albania | Albania | City | 4.6 | Medium | Gjirokastra Old Town and Castle have been continuously inhabited from late antiquity through the Ottoman period, serving as a military, administrative, and cultural center that reflects the region's … |
| Gradačac Castle: An Ottoman Fortress in Bosnia and Herzegovina | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Military | 4.6 | Medium | Gradačac Castle served as a military and administrative center from the early 18th century, guarding the northeastern frontier of the Ottoman Empire and evolving through centuries of regional history. |
| Mamure Castle: A Historic Fortress on Turkey’s Mediterranean Coast | Turkey | Military | 4.6 | Medium | Mamure Castle stands as a testament to centuries of coastal defense and regional history, evolving from a Roman fortress to a medieval stronghold and later a caravanserai, reflecting its varied roles… |
| Marmaris Castle: A Historic Fortress and Museum in Turkey | Turkey | Military | 4.6 | High | Marmaris Castle offers a glimpse into millennia of history along Turkey's southwestern coast, showcasing its evolving role from ancient defenses to an Ottoman stronghold and now a museum preserving r… |
| Mithymna Castle: A Historic Fortress on Lesbos, Greece | Greece | Military | 4.6 | Medium | Mithymna Castle, perched on a hill in Lesbos, Greece, reflects centuries of layered history from ancient Greek origins through Byzantine, Venetian, Genoese, and Ottoman periods, illustrating its endu… |
| National Archaeological Museum of Bulgaria: Preserving Sofia’s Ottoman and Archaeological Heritage | Bulgaria | Museum | 4.6 | Medium | Located in a historic 15th-century Ottoman mosque in Sofia, the National Archaeological Museum of Bulgaria houses extensive collections that trace the region's history from prehistoric times through … |
| Parga Castle: A Historic Fortress in Greece | Greece | Military | 4.6 | Medium | Parga Castle stands as a testament to the region's layered history, reflecting centuries of cultural influences and military strategy along the Greek coast. |
| Roman Bridge near Kumanica: A Historic Pedestrian Crossing in Serbia | Serbia | Infrastructure | 4.6 | Low | The Roman Bridge near Kumanica village serves as a historic pedestrian crossing that has connected mountain paths and villages for centuries, reflecting the region's enduring trade and travel routes. |
| Sepphoris: A Historical City in the Galilee of Northern Israel | Israel | City | 4.6 | Medium | Sepphoris played a central role as a regional center from the Hellenistic through Ottoman periods, reflecting diverse cultural, religious, and political influences. Its strategic location and rich ar… |
| Shkodra Castle | Albania | Military | 4.6 | Low | Shkodra Castle, also known as Rozafa Castle, is a historic fortress with roots dating back to the Early Bronze Age. It has served as a strategic stronghold for Illyrian rulers, Romans, Venetians, and… |
| Smederevo Fortress: A Medieval Stronghold in Serbia | Serbia | Military | 4.6 | Medium | Smederevo Fortress served as a vital political and military center in medieval Serbia, witnessing key historical events and enduring multiple sieges before becoming a cultural monument today. |