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Risen on sharp and steep hills, Beçin Castle was built on a “Kızılhan/Red Lodging”, being the only example of its kind in
flat plateau 200 meters above the valley level. Ruins dis- Anatolia in terms of its architecture, “Büyük Hamam/Grand
covered on the north face of the castle shows that the area Bath” listed among the most important water structures,
was used as a necropolis in ancient times. Served as the “Yelli Kulliye/Windy Complex” and “Karapaşa Madrasah”
capital of Menteşe Dynasty, Beçin gained a city identity in that is one of scientific locations in Beçin are the other
that period. pearls of the castle.
The biggest structure on Beçin Castle, “Ahmet Gazi Madra-
sah and Masjid”, is the work of Ahmed Gazi, “Sultan of the Added to UNESCO World Heritage Tentative
Coasts”. The structure bears the effects of Seljuki with its List in 2012, Beçin Castle waits for your
court and vaulted rooms and of Mediterranean effects with visit to present one of the best and rarest
its crown gate and ornaments. examples of Seljuki architecture.

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