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Çankiri Kalesi
Çankırı Kalesi was built on a small hill to the north of the city. The fortress, famous for its strength during the Roman, Byzantine, Danişmentli, Seljuk and Ottoman periods, was inhabited until the last century, and nothing has survived to the present day except a few wall remains. The walls of the fortress, which has a rectangular plan, are a mixture of rubble stone and brick. Its height from the stream at its foot is about 150 metres.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Çankırı Castle was built on a small hill to the north of the city. The castle, famous for its strength during the Roman, Byzantine, Danişmentli, Seljuk and Ottoman periods, was inhabited until the last century, and nothing has remained of the structure to the present day except a few wall ruins. The walls of the castle, which has a rectangular plan, are a mixture of rubble stone and brick. Its height from the stream at its foot is about 150 metres. Inside the castle are a rock tomb from the Roman Period, settlement remains and fragments of terracotta vessels, and the tomb of Çankırı Fatihi Emir Karatekin Bey. The castle, which was afforested in past years, is used as a place of visitation and recreation.
Places to Visit in Çankırı Address: Fatih Mahallesi Kale Mevkii Merkez / ÇANKIRI
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Çankiri Kalesi sits within Çankırı merkez, Çankırı. The toroti catalogue holds 24 described stops across Çankırı, 12 of them in Çankırı merkez.
The nearest stop is Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi, 70 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Samsun route passes 550 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Çankiri Kalesi?
- Çankırı Kalesi was built on a small hill to the north of the city. The fortress, famous for its strength during the Roman, Byzantine, Danişmentli, Seljuk and Ottoman periods, was inhabited until the last century, and nothing has survived to the present day except a few wall remains. The walls of the fortress, which has a rectangular plan, are a mixture of rubble stone and brick. Its height from the stream at its foot is about 150 metres.
- Where is Çankiri Kalesi?
- Çankiri Kalesi is in Çankırı merkez, Çankırı.
- How long does it take to visit Çankiri Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Çankiri Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Çankiri Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Çankiri Kalesi; the closest are Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi, Saat Kulesi, Ferit Akalin Radyo Ve İletişim Müzesi.
- Is Çankiri Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Çankiri Kalesi lies 550 m from the Ankara – Samsun route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.