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Turhal Castle

Turhal, Tokat

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A castle overlooking Turhal on a steep rock about 180 meters above the plain, known for its passages descending into the mountain.

Safety warning

The castle is in ruins; do not enter the underground passages or use the damaged stairs.

Its story

The castle's founding date is not known for certain; it is associated with ancient Gaziura and bears traces spanning the Iron Age to the Byzantine period. The castle, described by Evliya Çelebi, has passages descending into the mountain, grain silos and water tunnels. The stairs for the climb up are sound, but the sections for the descent are in poor condition. From the summit, the Turhal plain and the Yeşilırmak can be seen.

Key facts

Period
Iron Age – Byzantine
Admission
Free
Highlights
Underground passages, water tunnels
Visit duration
1 hour

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Photography
  • Hiking

Location

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40.38860, 36.09220

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tokat.ktb.gov.tr/TR-231605/kaleler.html | https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turhal_Kalesi | https://www.openstreetmap.org/node/1877759493 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131901984