Hayreddin Barbarossa's legacy Guvercinada Castle welcomes tourists in Turkiye's Aydin

AYDIN, TURKIYE - JULY 19: An aerial view of historical Guvercinada (Pigeon Island) Castle, located near the harbor with the ships docking at the port in Kusadasi, Aydin, Turkiye on July 19, 2025. The castle, which served as a military outpost against pirates during the Byzantine and Ottoman periods, is considered one of the seven key fortresses on the Genoese trade route. Its 3-meter-high walls, built by Ilyas Aga, and its main structure commissioned by Ottoman admiral Hayreddin Barbarossa, continue to attract visitors with their unique blend of history and natural beauty. (Photo by Berkan Cetin/Anadolu via Getty Images)