The KOC Group,one of the largest companies of Turkey, is going to restorate the Seddulbahir Castle of Canakkale. In March 18th, 2005 festivies of the Canakkale Naval Glory, The Prime Minister Recep Tayip ERDOGAN and The head of board of directors of KOC Holding, Mustafa KOC, has signed a contract in order to restorate the historical Seddulbahir Castle. Mr KOC told that the restoration work would start very soon and is planned to be completed in 4 years time. The Seddulbahir Castle was originally built by Ahmet Pasha in 1659 in the period of Khan Mehmet IV. The comprehensive renovation of Seddulbahir Castle would strenghten the increasing tourism potential of Canakkale.
