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Divriği Kalesi

The present form of this castle, located on rocky terrain on the slope overlooking Çaltı Çayı, belongs to the Mengücekoğulları Period. A two-line inscription indicating the construction of the castle is located above the gate. The castle consists of two sections, inner and outer, and is built of cut stone. Only a part of the walls belonging to the outer castle has survived to the present day. The monumental Aslanlı Burç is here. This bastion was raised 8 meters over a 10-meter facade.

Divriği Kalesi and 3 places around it

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Divriği Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Divriği Kalesi sits within Divriği, Sivas. The toroti catalogue holds 64 described stops across Sivas, 3 of them in Divriği.

The nearest stop is Divriği Ulu Cami Ve Darüşşifası, 390 m to the south. Another 3 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Divriği Kalesi?
The present form of this castle, located on rocky terrain on the slope overlooking Çaltı Çayı, belongs to the Mengücekoğulları Period. A two-line inscription indicating the construction of the castle is located above the gate. The castle consists of two sections, inner and outer, and is built of cut stone. Only a part of the walls belonging to the outer castle has survived to the present day. The monumental Aslanlı Burç is here. This bastion was raised 8 meters over a 10-meter facade.
Where is Divriği Kalesi?
Divriği Kalesi is in Divriği, Sivas.
How long does it take to visit Divriği Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Divriği Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Divriği Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Divriği Kalesi; the closest are Divriği Ulu Cami Ve Darüşşifası, Ayanağa Konağı, Sarıçiçek Yaylası.