Destination

Ünye Kalesi

It is a 2500-year-old castle. It is within the borders of Kale village. The walls and ramparts built on steep, sheer slopes still preserve their freshness and attract the attention of tourists. Since the castle is very high compared to the surrounding surface, it was used as a fortified position in the 11th-12th centuries. Its gate is 5 mt. high, and studies estimate that this gate was built during the time of II. Midridat.

Ünye, Ordu

Ünye Kalesi and 6 places around it

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Ünye Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Ünye Kalesi sits within Ünye, Ordu. The toroti catalogue holds 91 described stops across Ordu, 11 of them in Ünye.

The nearest stop is Göller Köyü Kalesi, 2.3 km to the east. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 1.9 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Göller Köyü Kalesi2.3 km to the eastŞeyh Yunus Emre Türbesi2.4 km to the northKaleköy Kalesi Kaya Mezarları2.6 km to the southwestMüze Ev5.2 km to the northeastSaray Hamamı5.3 km to the northeastSaray Cami - Ünye5.4 km to the northeast

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Trabzon1.9 kmIstanbul – Trabzon1.9 kmSamsun – Trabzon1.9 km

Frequently asked

What is Ünye Kalesi?
It is a 2500-year-old castle. It is within the borders of Kale village. The walls and ramparts built on steep, sheer slopes still preserve their freshness and attract the attention of tourists. Since the castle is very high compared to the surrounding surface, it was used as a fortified position in the 11th-12th centuries. Its gate is 5 mt. high, and studies estimate that this gate was built during the time of II. Midridat.
Where is Ünye Kalesi?
Ünye Kalesi is in Ünye, Ordu.
How long does it take to visit Ünye Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Ünye Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Ünye Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ünye Kalesi; the closest are Göller Köyü Kalesi, Şeyh Yunus Emre Türbesi, Kaleköy Kalesi Kaya Mezarları.
Is Ünye Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Ünye Kalesi lies 1.9 km from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.