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Oltu Kalesi
The castle, located in Oltu district on the hill by the bank of Oltu Stream, was built in the IVth century B.C. The castle was repaired during the Byzantine, Seljuk, Akkoyunlu, Karakoyunlu and Ottoman periods. However, an inscription indicating these repairs has not survived to the present day. During the Ottoman period, it was also used for a while as a caravanserai. Oltu Kalesi was built of cut stone and spread over an area of 3000 m2. The outer castle and its walls have not survived to the present day. Today, only the inner castle can be seen.
Oltu Kalesi and 4 places around it
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Suggested visit:30 minutes
According to Wikipedia
Oltu Kalesi is a fortress in the center of Oltu district in Erzurum, standing on a rocky hill. It is situated at an important pass where the waters of Narman and Sivri Deresi come together to form the Oltu Çayı.
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Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Oltu Kalesi sits within Oltu, Erzurum. The toroti catalogue holds 71 described stops across Erzurum, 3 of them in Oltu.
The nearest stop is Arslan Paşa Külliyesi, 360 m to the northeast. Another 4 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Oltu Kalesi?
- The castle, located in Oltu district on the hill by the bank of Oltu Stream, was built in the IVth century B.C. The castle was repaired during the Byzantine, Seljuk, Akkoyunlu, Karakoyunlu and Ottoman periods. However, an inscription indicating these repairs has not survived to the present day. During the Ottoman period, it was also used for a while as a caravanserai. Oltu Kalesi was built of cut stone and spread over an area of 3000 m2. The outer castle and its walls have not survived to the present day. Today, only the inner castle can be seen.
- Where is Oltu Kalesi?
- Oltu Kalesi is in Oltu, Erzurum.
- How long does it take to visit Oltu Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Oltu Kalesi is about 30 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Oltu Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Oltu Kalesi; the closest are Arslan Paşa Külliyesi, Oltu Rus Kilisesi, Esbeki Manastir Kompleksi.