Where is Urfa Kalesi?

Urfa Kalesi is in Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa.

How long does it take to visit Urfa Kalesi?

The suggested visit time for Urfa Kalesi is about 60 minutes.

What else is there to see near Urfa Kalesi?

toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Urfa Kalesi; the closest are Balıklı Göl (Aynzeliha), Rizvaniye Camii, Rizvaniye Medresesi.

Is Urfa Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?

Urfa Kalesi lies 12 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.

Destination

Urfa Kalesi

Urfa Castle, located near the Balıklıgöl Complex, the symbol of Şanlıurfa, and estimated to have been built during the Abbasid period between A.D. 812-814, is being brought to light through ongoing excavation works.

Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa

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Highlights

History

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Suggested visit:60 minutes

According to Wikipedia

Overlooking central Şanlıurfa, this structure is a castle that is also classified as a rocca and an archaeological site. Its origins go back to construction by the Osroene in antiquity, while the walls seen today date to 814 AD under the Abbasids. It now serves as an open-air museum.

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Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Urfa Kalesi sits within Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa. The toroti catalogue holds 75 described stops across Şanlıurfa, 48 of them in Eyyübiye.

The nearest stop is Balıklı Göl (Aynzeliha), 170 m to the north. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route passes 12 km away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Balıklı Göl (Aynzeliha)170 m to the north Rizvaniye Camii230 m to the northeast Rizvaniye Medresesi240 m to the northeast Balikligöl250 m to the north Halil Ür-rahman Medresesi260 m to the north Halil Ür-rahman Camii / Döşeme Camii270 m to the north

Routes that pass close by

Gaziantep – Sanliurfa12 km

Frequently asked

What is Urfa Kalesi?: Urfa Castle, located near the Balıklıgöl Complex, the symbol of Şanlıurfa, and estimated to have been built during the Abbasid period between A.D. 812-814, is being brought to light through ongoing excavation works.
Where is Urfa Kalesi?: Urfa Kalesi is in Eyyübiye, Şanlıurfa.
How long does it take to visit Urfa Kalesi?: The suggested visit time for Urfa Kalesi is about 60 minutes.
What else is there to see near Urfa Kalesi?: toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Urfa Kalesi; the closest are Balıklı Göl (Aynzeliha), Rizvaniye Camii, Rizvaniye Medresesi.
Is Urfa Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?: Urfa Kalesi lies 12 km from the Gaziantep – Sanliurfa route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.