Destination
Tokat Kalesi
The castle, which was established for road security during the Roman Period between 30 BC and 395 AD, remained under Byzantine rule for approximately 500 years. First conquered in 1074 by Danişmend Melik Gazi, the castle changed hands at short intervals and successively came under the rule of the Danişmendlis, Seljuks, Ilkhanids, Eretna, Kadı Burhanettin and the Ottoman State. Built on steep and rugged rocks, the castle is in the nature of a natural fortress.
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Highlights
- History
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
During the time of the Ottoman State, its dungeon called “Çardak-ı Bedevi” was the place of imprisonment of many famous people, especially the Byzantine Emperor A. Diogenis.
According to Wikipedia
This castle in central Tokat is a structure whose date of construction and builder are unknown. Evidence related to it goes back to the 5th or 6th century. The rocky ground it stands on has a natural defensive character, while the walls and interior rooms were made by people.
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Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Tokat Kalesi sits within Tokat merkez, Tokat. The toroti catalogue holds 61 described stops across Tokat, 36 of them in Tokat merkez.
The nearest stop is Ulu Cami, 140 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Tokat Kalesi?
- The castle, which was established for road security during the Roman Period between 30 BC and 395 AD, remained under Byzantine rule for approximately 500 years. First conquered in 1074 by Danişmend Melik Gazi, the castle changed hands at short intervals and successively came under the rule of the Danişmendlis, Seljuks, Ilkhanids, Eretna, Kadı Burhanettin and the Ottoman State. Built on steep and rugged rocks, the castle is in the nature of a natural fortress.
- Where is Tokat Kalesi?
- Tokat Kalesi is in Tokat merkez, Tokat.
- How long does it take to visit Tokat Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Tokat Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Tokat Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Tokat Kalesi; the closest are Ulu Cami, Halit Sokak-sulu Sokak, Ali Tusı Türbesi.