About Egirdir: Castle

The castle was built by the Lydian King Kroisos in the 5th century BC and the Hamitogullari 1237. There are inner and outer sections of the castle. The outer walls were originally built to prevent attack from lake and mountain. Perched atop the hill overlooking the town centre and harbour are the crumbling ruins of (Eğirdir) Egirdir Castle. This castle was built by the Lydian King Croesus and was later restored by the Seljuk’s and the Hamitogullari. Originally there were two sections to the castle (an inner and an outer part) as well as an outer wall built for protection against attack from the lake or mountain.