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Birecik kalesi
"Birecik Castle is one of the important historical structures in the city. It was built during the Assyrian period and has undergone repairs in various periods. There are 12 bastions on its walls, made of large cut stones and reaching a height of 30-40 m.
Birecik kalesi and 4 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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Suggested visit:60 minutes
"Birecik Castle is one of the important historical structures in the city. It was built during the Assyrian period and has undergone repairs in various periods. There are 12 bastions on its walls, which are made of large cut stones and reach a height of 30-40 m.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Birecik kalesi sits within Birecik, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 1 of them in Birecik.
The nearest stop is Zeugma Antik Kenti, 10 km to the west. Another 4 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 4.7 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.
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Frequently asked
- What is Birecik kalesi?
- "Birecik Castle is one of the important historical structures in the city. It was built during the Assyrian period and has undergone repairs in various periods. There are 12 bastions on its walls, made of large cut stones and reaching a height of 30-40 m.
- Where is Birecik kalesi?
- Birecik kalesi is in Birecik, Şanlıurfa.
- How long does it take to visit Birecik kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Birecik kalesi is about 60 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Birecik kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Birecik kalesi; the closest are Zeugma Antik Kenti, Karkamiş Antik Kenti, Halfeti Sualti Dalış.
- Is Birecik kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
- Birecik kalesi lies 4.7 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.