Metropolis Bizans Kalesi

Story

Rising on the hills of Torbalı, the Metropolis Byzantine Castle has been the region's strategic stronghold from antiquity to the present day. Its walls, strengthened during the Byzantine period, have been one of the Aegean's most important defensive points for centuries. The stone walls reveal cultural layers reaching from ancient foundations to Byzantine architecture. Seen from its towers, the Torbalı plain offers a panoramic view, with every building stone a witness to the defensive technology of its time. An interesting fact: Metropolis was not only a military fortress; important religious councils were held here in antiquity. Its location also clearly demonstrates the strategic power it held in controlling the trade routes of antiquity. A visiting tip: come in the early morning to catch the view overlooking the plain in the light of dawn, and you can examine the ancient stonework up close.