Destination

Akçakale

Akçakale, located 18 kilometers west of Trabzon, was established on a terrace overlooking the sea. The castle that gave the district its name is thought to have been built by Emperor Alexios II between 1297-1330 in order to protect it from the Seljuks. After the conquest of Trabzon, the castle was repaired during the Ottoman Period. Although many parts of the castle, built of rubble and cut stone, have been destroyed, it still has not strayed far from its original appearance.

Akçaabat, Trabzon

Akçakale and 6 places around it

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Akçakale

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Akçakale sits within Akçaabat, Trabzon. The toroti catalogue holds 32 described stops across Trabzon, 1 of them in Akçaabat.

The nearest stop is Ayasofya Cami, 19 km to the southeast. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 160 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Ayasofya Cami19 km to the southeastAyasofya Müzesi19 km to the southeastAbdülhamit Çeşmesi20 km to the southeastAtatürk Köşkü20 km to the southeastSekiz Direkli Hamam20 km to the southeastAbdullah Paşa Çeşmesi20 km to the southeast

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Trabzon160 mIstanbul – Trabzon160 mSamsun – Trabzon160 m

Frequently asked

What is Akçakale?
Akçakale, located 18 kilometers west of Trabzon, was established on a terrace overlooking the sea. The castle that gave the district its name is thought to have been built by Emperor Alexios II between 1297-1330 in order to protect it from the Seljuks. After the conquest of Trabzon, the castle was repaired during the Ottoman Period. Although many parts of the castle, built of rubble and cut stone, have been destroyed, it still has not strayed far from its original appearance.
Where is Akçakale?
Akçakale is in Akçaabat, Trabzon.
How long does it take to visit Akçakale?
The suggested visit time for Akçakale is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Akçakale?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Akçakale; the closest are Ayasofya Cami, Ayasofya Müzesi, Abdülhamit Çeşmesi.
Is Akçakale on the way anywhere, and which route?
Akçakale lies 160 m from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.