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Kızlar Kalesi
Kızlar Kalesi is near Altıntepe, an important settlement of the Urartian period. The castle, also known among the local people as Köşküngar, was formed by carving the rocks. Two cisterns to the northwest of the castle attract attention. The two cisterns, located approximately 3 meters apart, are reached by descending rock steps carved into the stone. The cisterns are approximately 2 meters high and 2 meters wide.
Kızlar Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Kızlar Kalesi sits within Erzincan merkez, Erzincan. The toroti catalogue holds 17 described stops across Erzincan, 12 of them in Erzincan merkez.
The nearest stop is Altintepe Ören Yeri, 6 km to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Erzurum route passes 7.3 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Kızlar Kalesi?
- Kızlar Kalesi is near Altıntepe, an important settlement of the Urartian period. The castle, also known among the local people as Köşküngar, was formed by carving the rocks. Two cisterns to the northwest of the castle attract attention. The two cisterns, located approximately 3 meters apart, are reached by descending rock steps carved into the stone. The cisterns are approximately 2 meters high and 2 meters wide.
- Where is Kızlar Kalesi?
- Kızlar Kalesi is in Erzincan merkez, Erzincan.
- How long does it take to visit Kızlar Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Kızlar Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Kızlar Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Kızlar Kalesi; the closest are Altintepe Ören Yeri, Ekşisu Kaplıcaları, Ekşisu Mesire Alanı.
- Is Kızlar Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Kızlar Kalesi lies 7.3 km from the Ankara – Erzurum route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.