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Tirebolu Kalesi
The historic Tirebolu Kalesi (Saint-Jean), located in the center of Tirebolu district, is a small castle situated on a peninsula in the sea to the north of the district. Built in accordance with the natural structure of the peninsula, the castle is reached from the south by a steep staircase. The castle was built as masonry with rubble stone material. The entrance is provided through a low-arched opening facing the town. Its walls were supported at intervals from the outside with buttresses.
Tirebolu Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Tirebolu Kalesi sits within Tirebolu, Giresun. The toroti catalogue holds 74 described stops across Giresun, 2 of them in Tirebolu.
The nearest stop is Tirebolu Bedrama Kalesi, 7.3 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 530 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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- What is Tirebolu Kalesi?
- The historic Tirebolu Kalesi (Saint-Jean), located in the center of Tirebolu district, is a small castle situated on a peninsula in the sea to the north of the district. Built in accordance with the natural structure of the peninsula, the castle is reached from the south by a steep staircase. The castle was built as masonry with rubble stone material. The entrance is provided through a low-arched opening facing the town. Its walls were supported at intervals from the outside with buttresses.
- Where is Tirebolu Kalesi?
- Tirebolu Kalesi is in Tirebolu, Giresun.
- How long does it take to visit Tirebolu Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Tirebolu Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Tirebolu Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tirebolu Kalesi; the closest are Tirebolu Bedrama Kalesi, Espiye Andoz Kalesi, Andoz Kalesi.
- Is Tirebolu Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Tirebolu Kalesi lies 530 m from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.