Destination
Tarihi Sinop Cezaevi
After the conquest of Sinop by the Anatolian Seljuks in 1214, an inner castle was built by order of Sultan İzzeddin Keykavus. The inner castle was formed by constructing a curtain wall on the western side of Sinop Castle, extending in a north-south direction parallel to the western walls, and while these walls were being built, many architectural pieces from the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods (columns, column capitals, inscriptions, etc.) were used as spolia.
Tarihi Sinop Cezaevi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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- Cultural routes
Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Tarihi Sinop Cezaevi sits within Sinop merkez, Sinop. The toroti catalogue holds 36 described stops across Sinop, 20 of them in Sinop merkez.
The nearest stop is Kaleyazisi Cami / Mehmed Ağa Cami, 130 m to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Tarihi Sinop Cezaevi?
- After the conquest of Sinop by the Anatolian Seljuks in 1214, an inner castle was built by order of Sultan İzzeddin Keykavus. The inner castle was formed by constructing a curtain wall on the western side of Sinop Castle, extending in a north-south direction parallel to the western walls, and while these walls were being built, many architectural pieces from the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods (columns, column capitals, inscriptions, etc.) were used as spolia.
- Where is Tarihi Sinop Cezaevi?
- Tarihi Sinop Cezaevi is in Sinop merkez, Sinop.
- How long does it take to visit Tarihi Sinop Cezaevi?
- The suggested visit time for Tarihi Sinop Cezaevi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Tarihi Sinop Cezaevi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tarihi Sinop Cezaevi; the closest are Kaleyazisi Cami / Mehmed Ağa Cami, Hacı Ömer Cami / Tersane Cami / İskele Cami / Gümrük Cami, İsfendiyaroğullari Türbesi - Candaroğullari Türbesi.