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Ağlı Castle

Ağlı, Kastamonu

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Castle remains considered the most important building surviving from Ağlı's period under Byzantine rule.

Safety warning

The castle is in ruins; there may be no marked path or safety measures, so do not go alone and wear suitable shoes.

Its story

Throughout history, Ağlı and its surroundings remained under the rule of many powers, such as the Paphlagonians, Byzantines, Danishmendids, Çobanoğulları and Candarids. The region was under Byzantine rule for a long time, and Ağlı Castle is presented as the most important work surviving from this period. The castle is on a hill among wooded slopes west of the district center; the remains of pools belonging to the castle are also recorded around it. The walls, ruined today, can be combined with a short nature walk for those who want to see the district's old settlement history on site.

Key facts

Period
Byzantine
Getting there
About 2.5 km west of the Ağlı district center

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography
  • Quiet
  • Hiking

Location

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41.68177, 33.52654

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A%C4%9Fl%C4%B1 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131902369