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Kalehisar Külliyesi
Rising 20 kilometres from Alaca district and 6 kilometres north of the Alacahöyük archaeological site, Kalehisar is a historic place that has been used as a settlement since ancient times. Phrygian and Byzantine settlements can be found on the peaks of the fortress, which can be seen even from the hills of Hattuşa 40 kilometres away, and Seljuk settlements on its slopes. On the plain below the magnificent structure, at whose summit there is an altar from the Phrygian period, are the ruins of the Seljuk-built Behramşah Külliyesi.
Kalehisar Külliyesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
Rising 20 kilometres from Alaca district and 6 kilometres north of the Alacahöyük archaeological site, Kalehisar is a historic place that has been used as a settlement since ancient times. Phrygian and Byzantine settlements can be found on the peaks of the fortress, which can be seen even from the Hattuşa hills 40 kilometres away, and Seljuk settlements on its slopes.
On the plain below the magnificent structure, at whose summit there is an altar from the Phrygian period, are the ruins of the Seljuk-built Behramşah Külliyesi. The historic remains, consisting of a madrasa, bath, tomb and inn, were built of rubble stone.
Last updated: 21 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Kalehisar Külliyesi sits within Alaca, Çorum. The toroti catalogue holds 49 described stops across Çorum, 6 of them in Alaca.
The nearest stop is Hitit Yürüyüş Yolu, 3.1 km to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 6.1 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Kalehisar Külliyesi?
- Rising 20 kilometres from Alaca district and 6 kilometres north of the Alacahöyük archaeological site, Kalehisar is a historic place that has been used as a settlement since ancient times. Phrygian and Byzantine settlements can be found on the peaks of the fortress, which can be seen even from the hills of Hattuşa 40 kilometres away, and Seljuk settlements on its slopes. On the plain below the magnificent structure, at whose summit there is an altar from the Phrygian period, are the ruins of the Seljuk-built Behramşah Külliyesi.
- Where is Kalehisar Külliyesi?
- Kalehisar Külliyesi is in Alaca, Çorum.
- How long does it take to visit Kalehisar Külliyesi?
- The suggested visit time for Kalehisar Külliyesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Kalehisar Külliyesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kalehisar Külliyesi; the closest are Hitit Yürüyüş Yolu, Alacahöyük Ören Yeri, Alacahöyük Müze Ve Ören Yeri.
- Is Kalehisar Külliyesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Kalehisar Külliyesi lies 6.1 km from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.