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Tokat Kalesi
The castle, which was established for road security during the Roman Period, remained under Byzantine rule for approximately 500 years. First conquered in 1074 by Danişmend Melik Gazi, the castle changed hands at short intervals and respectively came under the rule of the Danişmend, Seljuk, Ilkhanid, Eretna, Kadı Burhanettin and Ottoman State. Built on steep and rugged rocks, the castle is in the nature of a natural fortress.
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
The castle, which was established for road security during the Roman Period, remained under Byzantine rule for approximately 500 years. The castle, first conquered in 1074 by Danişmend Melik Gazi, changed hands at short intervals and respectively came under the rule of the Danişmend, Seljuk, Ilkhanid, Eretna, Kadı Burhanettin and Ottoman State. Built on steep and rugged rocks, the castle is in the form of a natural fortress.
During the Ottoman State period, its dungeon called “Çardak-ı Bedevi” was the place of captivity for many famous people, especially the Byzantine Emperor A. Diogenis. On the southwest of the castle, a rock tomb dating from very ancient times was carved. At the entrance of the tomb, there is one column and two chambers, one of which is large. In addition, it is possible to descend to the foot of the castle by a staircase with 362 steps. Today, this stairway is closed.
Source: Tokat Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism Archive
Places to Visit in Tokat Address: Semerkant Mahallesi TOKAT/CENTER
Last updated: 20 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Tokat Kalesi sits within Turhal, Tokat. The toroti catalogue holds 61 described stops across Tokat, 2 of them in Turhal.
The nearest stop is Yeşilirmak Köprüsü, 6.5 km 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, remained under Byzantine rule for approximately 500 years. First conquered in 1074 by Danişmend Melik Gazi, the castle changed hands at short intervals and respectively came under the rule of the Danişmend, Seljuk, Ilkhanid, Eretna, Kadı Burhanettin and 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 Turhal, 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 Yeşilirmak Köprüsü, Ezinepazar Hanı, Kaz Gölü Kuş Cenneti (yaban Hayati Geliştirme Sahası).