Akcakoca Genoese Castle
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Akcakoca Genoese Castle

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Rising on the seafront in the Akcakoca district of Düzce, this historic castle is on the UNESCO Tentative World Heritage List. It is an important defensive structure on the coast of Türkiye.

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Actively used by the Genoese during the Crusades, this coastal fortress is now one of the most popular historical and recreational sites in Düzce. The green spaces inside the castle offer picnic opportunities with sea views, representing an important era of maritime trade history in Türkiye.

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