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Naip Kalesi

The castle, located 4 kilometers southwest of Naip neighborhood in Süleymanpaşa District of Tekirdağ Province, stands on a high hill. The fortification walls of Naip Kalesi, which dominates the surroundings to a great extent, were built with small rubble stone and horasan mortar. Today, two bastions of the castle, which remains within the forest, with a height of 6 - 7 meters are in quite solid condition. The castle was built in the Late Roman Period and was also used during the Byzantine Period.

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Naip Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Naip Kalesi sits within Süleymanpaşa, Tekirdağ. The toroti catalogue holds 97 described stops across Tekirdağ, 43 of them in Süleymanpaşa.

The nearest stop is Gazibey Bulgar Kilisesi, 5.6 km to the northeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Istanbul – Canakkale route passes 420 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Frequently asked

What is Naip Kalesi?
The castle, located 4 kilometers southwest of Naip neighborhood in Süleymanpaşa District of Tekirdağ Province, stands on a high hill. The fortification walls of Naip Kalesi, which dominates the surroundings to a great extent, were built with small rubble stone and horasan mortar. Today, two bastions of the castle, which remains within the forest, with a height of 6 - 7 meters are in quite solid condition. The castle was built in the Late Roman Period and was also used during the Byzantine Period.
Where is Naip Kalesi?
Naip Kalesi is in Süleymanpaşa, Tekirdağ.
How long does it take to visit Naip Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Naip Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Naip Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Naip Kalesi; the closest are Gazibey Bulgar Kilisesi, Bisanthe (barbaros) Yerleşim Alanı, Kumbağ Köprüsü.
Is Naip Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Naip Kalesi lies 420 m from the Istanbul – Canakkale route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.