Destination
Bitlis Kalesi
It was built by Badlis, one of Alexander the Great’s commanders, from whom the city takes its name. (312 BC). It stands on a steep rock mass at the point where two streams, branches of the Bitlis water, meet. It is a fortified position extending from east to west.
Bitlis Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
Good for
- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Bitlis Kalesi sits within Bitlis merkez, Bitlis. The toroti catalogue holds 26 described stops across Bitlis, 15 of them in Bitlis merkez.
The nearest stop is Şeh Hasan Camii, 2.4 km to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Bitlis Kalesi?
- It was built by Badlis, one of Alexander the Great’s commanders, from whom the city takes its name. (312 BC). It stands on a steep rock mass at the point where two streams, branches of the Bitlis water, meet. It is a fortified position extending from east to west.
- Where is Bitlis Kalesi?
- Bitlis Kalesi is in Bitlis merkez, Bitlis.
- How long does it take to visit Bitlis Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Bitlis Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Bitlis Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Bitlis Kalesi; the closest are Şeh Hasan Camii, Memi Dede Mescidi, Şerefiye Camii.