Later, the Rhodes-based Knights of St John of Jerusalem also made use of it. Today, the well-preserved battlements, with its six towers and moats on three sides, offer excellent views of Çeşme.

It also houses two historical museums. One museum features artifacts from the nearby ancient city of Erythrai and the other focuses on the events of the Russo-Turkish War. The Castle is also used for the International Cesme Music Festival, held in the first week of July every year.

The Castle is guarded by a statue of Cezayirli Gazi Hasan Pasha, one of the naval commanders of the Battle of Çesme. Pasha is depicted caressing his famous pet lion and facing the Town Square.

Old city. The Old city is full of Greek neo-classical buildings from the late 1800s/early 1900s that wouldn’t be out of place in, say, Symi, which are well preserved and are quite elegant.

Çeşme Marina,. An upscale marina village, opened in 2010, with 400 berths for yachts up to 60m, protected by a 90m breakwater completed in 2011. The village has numerous boutique shops and cafes, all open to the public.