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Toprakkale Kalesi

Toprakkale Castle is within the borders of Toprakkale district and is at the intersection point of the Osmaniye, Adana and İskenderun roads. The history of the castle dates back to the 2000s BC. The castle was called Kınık Castle during the Ottoman Period. The castle, built on an artificial mound, was rebuilt with black stones in the 8th century during the time of the Abbasid Caliph Harun Reşit. The rectangular-planned castle has 12 bastions and outer courtyard walls.

Toprakkale, Osmaniye

Toprakkale Kalesi and 6 places around it

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Toprakkale Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Toprakkale Kalesi sits within Toprakkale, Osmaniye. The toroti catalogue holds 22 described stops across Osmaniye, 2 of them in Toprakkale.

The nearest stop is Toprakkale, 120 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Adana – Hatay route passes 9.9 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Toprakkale120 m to the northİsos Antik Kenti8.8 km to the southEnvar ul- Hamit Cami11 km to the eastKastabala Vadisi – Kirmitli Kuş Cenneti13 km to the northKaraçay Şelalesi Ve Mesire Yeri14 km to the eastKastabala Antik Kenti15 km to the north

Routes that pass close by

Adana – Hatay9.9 km

Frequently asked

What is Toprakkale Kalesi?
Toprakkale Castle is within the borders of Toprakkale district and is at the intersection point of the Osmaniye, Adana and İskenderun roads. The history of the castle dates back to the 2000s BC. The castle was called Kınık Castle during the Ottoman Period. The castle, built on an artificial mound, was rebuilt with black stones in the 8th century during the time of the Abbasid Caliph Harun Reşit. The rectangular-planned castle has 12 bastions and outer courtyard walls.
Where is Toprakkale Kalesi?
Toprakkale Kalesi is in Toprakkale, Osmaniye.
How long does it take to visit Toprakkale Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Toprakkale Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Toprakkale Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Toprakkale Kalesi; the closest are Toprakkale, İsos Antik Kenti, Envar ul- Hamit Cami.
Is Toprakkale Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Toprakkale Kalesi lies 9.9 km from the Adana – Hatay route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.