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Cizre Kalesi
The castle, established on the bank of the Tigris River in the city center of Cizre, consists of an outer castle and an inner castle. From the remains, the construction process of the castle can be traced from the Roman and Byzantine periods onward, and it has survived to the present day in the form it took during the period from the XIIth century to the XVIth century, that is, during the periods of the Mosul Atabegs and the Cizre Beys.
Cizre Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Highlights
- History
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Cizre Kalesi sits within Cizre, Şırnak. The toroti catalogue holds 59 described stops across Şırnak, 21 of them in Cizre.
The nearest stop is Mem U Zin Türbesi, 40 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Cizre Kalesi?
- The castle, established on the bank of the Tigris River in the city center of Cizre, consists of an outer castle and an inner castle. From the remains, the construction process of the castle can be traced from the Roman and Byzantine periods onward, and it has survived to the present day in the form it took during the period from the XIIth century to the XVIth century, that is, during the periods of the Mosul Atabegs and the Cizre Beys.
- Where is Cizre Kalesi?
- Cizre Kalesi is in Cizre, Şırnak.
- How long does it take to visit Cizre Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Cizre Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Cizre Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Cizre Kalesi; the closest are Mem U Zin Türbesi, Deşti Akabin Köprüsü, Yafes Köprüsü.