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Zengibar Kalesi
The inscription of Zengibar Castle, located on the top of the mountain to the east of Zengibar (Muratbağı) Village in the Şarkikaraağaç district of Isparta, has not survived to the present day. No information has been found in the sources either. For this reason, it is not known when the castle was built. Zengibar Castle has been destroyed, and only the foundation stones of the rampart walls extending toward the summit of the mountain have survived to the present day. These stones are fairly large cut stones.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
The inscription of Zengibar Kalesi, located on the top of the mountain to the east of Zengibar (Muratbağı) Village in the Şarkikaraağaç district of Isparta, has not survived to the present day. No information has been found in the sources either. For this reason, it is not known when the castle was built.Zengibar Kalesi has been destroyed, and only the foundation stones of the fortification walls extending toward the summit of the mountain have survived to the present day. These stones are quite large cut stones.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Zengibar Kalesi sits within Şarkîkaraağaç, Isparta. The toroti catalogue holds 143 described stops across Isparta, 10 of them in Şarkîkaraağaç.
The nearest stop is Sultan Fatih Camii, 6.9 km to the south. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Ankara – Antalya route passes 6 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Zengibar Kalesi?
- The inscription of Zengibar Castle, located on the top of the mountain to the east of Zengibar (Muratbağı) Village in the Şarkikaraağaç district of Isparta, has not survived to the present day. No information has been found in the sources either. For this reason, it is not known when the castle was built. Zengibar Castle has been destroyed, and only the foundation stones of the rampart walls extending toward the summit of the mountain have survived to the present day. These stones are fairly large cut stones.
- Where is Zengibar Kalesi?
- Zengibar Kalesi is in Şarkîkaraağaç, Isparta.
- How long does it take to visit Zengibar Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Zengibar Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Zengibar Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Zengibar Kalesi; the closest are Sultan Fatih Camii, Isparta Alaca Mescit, Ulu Cami / Cami-i Kebir.
- Is Zengibar Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Zengibar Kalesi lies 6 km from the Ankara – Antalya route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.