This study aims to develop a framework for understanding the evolution of historic castle towns and their landscapes to guide their holistic preservation. Kale Tavas (Tabae), Honaz (Chonae), and Beçin Castles in Southwest Anatolia were studied. Historic Landscape Characterization method was supported with studies at settlement and network scales, time-depth studies based on primary sources, and comparative studies with similar castle towns on the same network and abroad. Understanding the evolution of the castle towns together with their landscapes is indispensable: topography composed of low and high elevation zones, landform constituted of mountains, mesas, plateaus, plains, valleys, brooks; and land cover defined by agricultural areas, shrublands, Mediterranean woodland and residential areas. The period at which the castle towns had developed should be defined: 16th century for Kale Tavas, 9th century for Honaz and 13th century for Beçin. The commercial route linking each castle to its network should be understood west-east axis at the north of the Toros Mountains. At castle scale, land use, solid-void, relations of lot and buildings should be understood. Completion of listing of the castle towns as archeological sites and development of a legal status for their landscapes; presentation of the vista points both from the castle and from the landscape, the traces, and remains of ditches, zaviyes, bridges, caravan and migration routes, possible tent positions and settlement pattern; avoiding of reconstructions and utilization of this heritage data in the management and development of the landscape are necessary for the holistic preservation and presentation of castle town.