Destination

Trabzon Kalesi

It is among the monuments in Trabzon that have survived to the present day in the best condition. Extending from the seashore to the hills behind the city, Trabzon Kalesi was built on old foundations belonging to the Byzantine Age. Consisting of three separate sections, namely Yukarı Hisar, Orta Hisar and Aşağı Hisar, the castle was built from stones collected from old monuments.

Ortahisar, Trabzon

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Trabzon Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

Good for

  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:45 minutes

Last updated: 19 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Trabzon Kalesi sits within Ortahisar, Trabzon. The toroti catalogue holds 32 described stops across Trabzon, 24 of them in Ortahisar.

The nearest stop is Gülbaharhatun Cami, 210 m to the northwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

The Ankara – Trabzon route passes 980 m away, so this works as a stop along the drive.

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Other places nearby

Gülbaharhatun Cami210 m to the northwestZağnos Köprüsü250 m to the northAbdullah Paşa Çeşmesi300 m to the northwestOrtahisar Fatih Camii (Meryem Kilisesi) (Chrysokephalos)300 m to the northeastTabakhane Köprüsü440 m to the northeastAbdülhamit Çeşmesi640 m to the northwest

Routes that pass close by

Ankara – Trabzon980 mIstanbul – Trabzon980 mSamsun – Trabzon980 mTrabzon – Artvin14 kmTrabzon – Rize14 km

Frequently asked

What is Trabzon Kalesi?
It is among the monuments in Trabzon that have survived to the present day in the best condition. Extending from the seashore to the hills behind the city, Trabzon Kalesi was built on old foundations belonging to the Byzantine Age. Consisting of three separate sections, namely Yukarı Hisar, Orta Hisar and Aşağı Hisar, the castle was built from stones collected from old monuments.
Where is Trabzon Kalesi?
Trabzon Kalesi is in Ortahisar, Trabzon.
How long does it take to visit Trabzon Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Trabzon Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
What else is there to see near Trabzon Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Trabzon Kalesi; the closest are Gülbaharhatun Cami, Zağnos Köprüsü, Abdullah Paşa Çeşmesi.
Is Trabzon Kalesi on the way anywhere, and which route?
Trabzon Kalesi lies 980 m from the Ankara – Trabzon route, close enough to add to that drive with a short detour.