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Şeytan Kalesi
Şeytan Kalesi is in Yıldırımtepe village, approximately 1 kilometer from the center of Çıldır district. Located within Karaçay Canyon, the castle was built on a very steep area. Photo: Ardahan Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism Şeytan Kalesi, which is estimated to be a Urartian castle in terms of its location and architectural features, was captured by many civilizations throughout history.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Şeytan Kalesi is in Yıldırımtepe village, approximately 1 kilometer from the center of Çıldır district. Located within Karaçay Canyon, the castle was built on a very steep area.
Photo: Ardahan Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism
Estimated to be a Urartian castle in terms of its location and architectural features, Şeytan Kalesi was captured by many civilizations throughout history. The castle, which underwent many additions and repairs during these periods, contains the remains of a water cistern, a food storehouse, and a chapel.
Source: Ardahan Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism Address: Yıldırımtepe, 75400 Çıldır/Ardahan
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Şeytan Kalesi sits within Çıldır, Ardahan. The toroti catalogue holds 14 described stops across Ardahan, 4 of them in Çıldır.
The nearest stop is Kuş Gözlemciliği - Aktaş Gölü, 7.6 km to the northeast. Another 5 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Şeytan Kalesi?
- Şeytan Kalesi is in Yıldırımtepe village, approximately 1 kilometer from the center of Çıldır district. Located within Karaçay Canyon, the castle was built on a very steep area. Photo: Ardahan Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism Şeytan Kalesi, which is estimated to be a Urartian castle in terms of its location and architectural features, was captured by many civilizations throughout history.
- Where is Şeytan Kalesi?
- Şeytan Kalesi is in Çıldır, Ardahan.
- How long does it take to visit Şeytan Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Şeytan Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Şeytan Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şeytan Kalesi; the closest are Kuş Gözlemciliği - Aktaş Gölü, Kurt Kale, Sportif Olta Balikçiliği - Çildir Gölü.