Destination
Asar Kalesi
It is located in Cuma Mahallesi of Göynük District. After Akşemseddin, the teacher of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, the spiritual conqueror of Istanbul and a great scholar, died in 1459, his tomb was built in H. 864 / A.D. 1464. Inside the tomb are the sarcophagi of Akşemseddin and his sons.
Asar Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Asar Kalesi sits within Gerede, Bolu. The toroti catalogue holds 57 described stops across Bolu, 5 of them in Gerede.
The nearest stop is Hadrianopolis Antik Kenti, 14 km to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Bolu – Kastamonu route passes 3.2 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Asar Kalesi?
- It is located in Cuma Mahallesi of Göynük District. After Akşemseddin, the teacher of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, the spiritual conqueror of Istanbul and a great scholar, died in 1459, his tomb was built in H. 864 / A.D. 1464. Inside the tomb are the sarcophagi of Akşemseddin and his sons.
- Where is Asar Kalesi?
- Asar Kalesi is in Gerede, Bolu.
- How long does it take to visit Asar Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Asar Kalesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Asar Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Asar Kalesi; the closest are Hadrianopolis Antik Kenti, Hadrianapolis Antik Kenti, Gerede.
- Is Asar Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Asar Kalesi lies 3.2 km from the Bolu – Kastamonu route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.