Destination
Melikgazi (Zamantı) Kalesi
Melikgazi Castle, a structure integrated with the calcareous rocks in the area where it is located, was established on the hilly area beyond Melikgazi Tomb. According to the research conducted and the findings obtained, it is understood that the castle was built during the Byzantine period and later repaired while being used during the time of the Danişmends, the Seljuks and the Ottomans. The Byzantines used smaller cut stones in the construction of the castle.
Melikgazi (Zamantı) Kalesi and 2 places around it
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Highlights
- History
Good for
- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Melikgazi (Zamantı) Kalesi sits within Pınarbaşı, Kayseri. The toroti catalogue holds 73 described stops across Kayseri, 2 of them in Pınarbaşı.
The nearest stop is Melikgazi Türbesi, 980 m to the southwest. Another 2 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Melikgazi (Zamantı) Kalesi?
- Melikgazi Castle, a structure integrated with the calcareous rocks in the area where it is located, was established on the hilly area beyond Melikgazi Tomb. According to the research conducted and the findings obtained, it is understood that the castle was built during the Byzantine period and later repaired while being used during the time of the Danişmends, the Seljuks and the Ottomans. The Byzantines used smaller cut stones in the construction of the castle.
- Where is Melikgazi (Zamantı) Kalesi?
- Melikgazi (Zamantı) Kalesi is in Pınarbaşı, Kayseri.
- How long does it take to visit Melikgazi (Zamantı) Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Melikgazi (Zamantı) Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Melikgazi (Zamantı) Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Melikgazi (Zamantı) Kalesi; the closest are Melikgazi Türbesi, Karatay Han.