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Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi

The castle was built on a small hill to the north of the city. Its walls were constructed with a mixture of rubble stone and brick. A few wall remains have survived to the present day from the castle, which was also used as a settlement in the past. Today, the only important structure in the castle is the tomb of Emir Karatekin Bey, who was also the conqueror of Kastamonu and Sinop along with Çankırı.

Çankırı merkez, Çankırı

Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi and 6 places around it

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Highlights

  • History
  • Faith heritage

Good for

  • Cultural routes
  • Heritage walks

Suggested visit:30 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi sits within Çankırı merkez, Çankırı. The toroti catalogue holds 24 described stops across Çankırı, 12 of them in Çankırı merkez.

The nearest stop is Çankiri Kalesi, 70 m to the west. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Samsun route passes 610 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Çankiri Kalesi70 m to the westSaat Kulesi520 m to the southÇivitcioğlu Medresesi530 m to the southFerit Akalin Radyo Ve İletişim Müzesi570 m to the southwestSultan Süleyman Cami (Büyük Cami)600 m to the southBuğday Pazarı Medresesi780 m to the south

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Samsun610 m

Frequently asked

What is Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi?
The castle was built on a small hill to the north of the city. Its walls were constructed with a mixture of rubble stone and brick. A few wall remains have survived to the present day from the castle, which was also used as a settlement in the past. Today, the only important structure in the castle is the tomb of Emir Karatekin Bey, who was also the conqueror of Kastamonu and Sinop along with Çankırı.
Where is Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi?
Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi is in Çankırı merkez, Çankırı.
How long does it take to visit Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi?
The suggested visit time for Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi; the closest are Çankiri Kalesi, Saat Kulesi, Çivitcioğlu Medresesi.
Is Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Çankırı Kalesi ve Karatekin Bey Türbesi lies 610 m from the Ankara – Samsun route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.