Destination

Ankara Kalesi

The history of Ankara Kalesi, one of the symbols of Ankara, is as old as the history of the city. It is not known exactly when the castle, which Hamit Yalçın states existed during the settlement of the Galatians in Ankara and was repaired during the Roman period, was built. The inner walls of the castle, which consists of two parts as the inner and outer castle, were built by the Byzantines in the 7th century.

Altındağ, Ankara

Ankara Kalesi and 6 places around it

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Ankara Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Ankara Kalesi sits within Altındağ, Ankara. The toroti catalogue holds 140 described stops across Ankara, 61 of them in Altındağ.

The nearest stop is Sultan Alaaddin Cami, 90 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 8.4 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Sultan Alaaddin Cami90 m to the northeastErimtan Arkeoloji Ve Sanat Müzesi100 m to the southwestTürkpusat Geleneksel Savaş Pusatlari Müzesi140 m to the southwestHacı Arap Cami190 m to the southKesikbaş Türbesi220 m to the southeastPirinç Han240 m to the south

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Trabzon8.4 kmAnkara – Samsun9.1 kmAnkara – Adana20 kmAnkara – Erzurum20 kmAnkara – Kayseri20 kmAnkara – Konya20 kmAnkara – Mersin20 kmAnkara – Nevsehir20 kmIstanbul – Nevsehir20 km

Frequently asked

What is Ankara Kalesi?
The history of Ankara Kalesi, one of the symbols of Ankara, is as old as the history of the city. It is not known exactly when the castle, which Hamit Yalçın states existed during the settlement of the Galatians in Ankara and was repaired during the Roman period, was built. The inner walls of the castle, which consists of two parts as the inner and outer castle, were built by the Byzantines in the 7th century.
Where is Ankara Kalesi?
Ankara Kalesi is in Altındağ, Ankara.
How long does it take to visit Ankara Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Ankara Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Ankara Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ankara Kalesi; the closest are Sultan Alaaddin Cami, Erimtan Arkeoloji Ve Sanat Müzesi, Türkpusat Geleneksel Savaş Pusatlari Müzesi.
Is Ankara Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Ankara Kalesi lies 8.4 km from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.