Kadifekale
| Kadifekale | |
|---|---|
| İzmir in Turkey | |
Entry of the castle walls in Kadifekale | |
| Site information | |
| Type | Hilltop castle |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 38°24′50″N 27°08′45″E / 38.41389°N 27.14583°E |
| Height | 35 metres (115 ft) |
| Site history | |
| Built | 3rd century BC |
| Materials | Stone |
Kadifekale (literally "the velvet castle" in Turkish) is a hilltop castle in İzmir, Turkey. The castle is located on the Mount Pagos (Greek: Πάγος, Pagus under the Roman Empire) which has an elevation of 186 metres. It was built in the 3rd century BC. The castle is located at a distance of about 2 km from the shoreline and commands a general view of a large part of the city of İzmir, as well as of the Gulf of İzmir.
In 2007, the metropolitan municipality of İzmir started renovation and restoration works in Kadifekale. In 2020, Kadifekale became a Tentative World Heritage Site as part of "The Historical Port City of Izmir."