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The citadel or Kadifekale ("the velvet castle")

The Kale or Citadel is situated on a high hill, hard to climb, but when you're there the views are magnificent. I don't think I ever missed going there during any of the 9 times I visited the city (though I did not always take pictures).

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.

Here are pictures of the citadel proper.
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