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Zengibar Kalesi
It is located in Darende District, in the area between Somuncu Baba Tomb and the Ottoman Cemetery, to the west of the Tohma Stream. It is an Ottoman structure. The castle descends on the west side with a steep slope as far as the Ottoman Cemetery. The gate entrance of the castle, which is located on the mountainous slope against which Darende District leans, was built on the steep slope where the rugged rocks allow passage. The gate has a single entrance and is made of cut stone.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
It is located in Darende District, in the area between Somuncu Baba Tomb and the Ottoman Cemetery, to the west of Tohma Stream. It is an Ottoman structure. The castle descends in the western direction with a steep slope as far as the Ottoman Cemetery. The gate entrance of the castle, which is located on the mountainous slope against which Darende District leans, was built on the steep slope where the rugged rocks allow passage. The gate has a single entrance and was made of cut stone. Due to the steepness of the rocks, passage could only be provided from this part. On the area on the hill and in the sections close to Tohma Water, the remains of the walls are still standing in places.
Source: Malatya Governorship Publication, Malatya City Guide, İstanbul 2013, Print: Seçil Ofset
Places to Visit in Malatya Address: Darende/MALATYA
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Zengibar Kalesi sits within Darende, Malatya. The toroti catalogue holds 57 described stops across Malatya, 7 of them in Darende.
The nearest stop is Tohma Çayi Kanyonu, 250 m to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Zengibar Kalesi?
- It is located in Darende District, in the area between Somuncu Baba Tomb and the Ottoman Cemetery, to the west of the Tohma Stream. It is an Ottoman structure. The castle descends on the west side with a steep slope as far as the Ottoman Cemetery. The gate entrance of the castle, which is located on the mountainous slope against which Darende District leans, was built on the steep slope where the rugged rocks allow passage. The gate has a single entrance and is made of cut stone.
- Where is Zengibar Kalesi?
- Zengibar Kalesi is in Darende, Malatya.
- 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 Tohma Çayi Kanyonu, Yusuf Paşa Bedesteni, Somuncu Baba Türbesi ve Külliyesi.