Cesme Museum Skip-the-Ticket-Line Ticket

Explore the Çeşme Museum, housed in the iconic Çeşme Castle. Discover Bronze Age artifacts, treasures from the ancient city of Erythrai, and a remarkable amphora collection. Learn about the 1770 Ottoman-Russian naval war through captivating exhibits.

About this activity

Highlights

A 15th-century fortress converted into an Ottoman castle by Sultan Beyazıt II in 1508.
Discover findings from the Bağlararası settlement.
View artifacts from Erythrai, including the Temple of Athena and Hellenistic villas.
See a chronological display of amphoras and learn about ancient maritime trade.
Explore the depiction of the Ottoman-Russian naval war of 1770.

Description

The Çeşme Museum, housed in the historic Çeşme Castle, showcases the region's rich history and cultural heritage. Built in the 15th century by Genoese traders, the castle was converted into an Ottoman fortress by Sultan Beyazıt II in 1508. Abandoned in the 19th century, it reopened as a gun museum in 1965 and later became the Çeşme Archaeology Museum in 1984.Exhibits include Bronze Age artifacts from Bağlararası, relics from the ancient city of Erythrai, and a hall of amphoras ...

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The Çeşme Museum, housed in the historic Çeşme Castle, showcases the region's rich history and cultural heritage. Built in the 15th century by Genoese traders, the castle was converted into an Ottoman fortress by Sultan Beyazıt II in 1508. Abandoned in the 19th century, it reopened as a gun museum in 1965 and later became the Çeşme Archaeology Museum in 1984.

Exhibits include Bronze Age artifacts from Bağlararası, relics from the ancient city of Erythrai, and a hall of amphoras highlighting ancient maritime trade. A special exhibit details the Ottoman-Russian naval war of 1770. Visitors can explore sculptures, coins, and historical items, along with artifacts from the Temple of Athena and Hellenistic villas in Erythrai. The museum provides an immersive journey through centuries of history.

Includes

Cesme Museum Entrance Ticket

Excludes

Hotel Transfer

How It Works

Opening Hours: 08:00 - 19:00 daily
Location: Musalla Mahallesi, 1001 Sokak, No: 1, Çeşme/İzmir
Next-Day Purchase: If your purchase is for tomorrow, your ticket will be sent to you by early morning.
Future Date Purchase: If your purchase is for a future date, since tickets have expiration dates, you will receive them the day before your service date.
Your tickets are valid throughout the opening hours.