Destination

Şefaatli Kalesi

The castle, which has a very ancient history and is in the form of a large Tumulus, is also said among citizens, considering the historical indicators, to have been used by the Lydians as a coin minting center in the Anatolian region. The castle, which came onto the radar of treasure hunters in many periods, is now known as the only place where the district residents, guests and expatriates spend time, with the wedding hall, cafe and excursion areas built on it.

Şefaatli Kalesi and 4 places around it

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Şefaatli Kalesi

Highlights

  • History

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  • Cultural routes

Suggested visit:30 minutes

The castle, which has a very ancient history and is in the form of a large tumulus, is also said among the local people, considering the historical indicators, to have been used by the Lydians as a coin minting center in the Anatolian region. The castle, which has also attracted the attention of treasure hunters in many periods, is now known as the only place where the district residents, guests and expatriates spend time, with the wedding hall, cafe and excursion areas built on it.

At a glance

Type
town
Elevation
957 m
Source: Wikidata

Last updated: 20 October 2026

Location and surroundings

Şefaatli Kalesi sits within Şefaatli, Yozgat. The toroti catalogue holds 77 described stops across Yozgat, 3 of them in Şefaatli.

The nearest stop is Şefaatli “koşa Köprüsü”, 280 m to the southeast. Another 4 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.

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Frequently asked

What is Şefaatli Kalesi?
The castle, which has a very ancient history and is in the form of a large Tumulus, is also said among citizens, considering the historical indicators, to have been used by the Lydians as a coin minting center in the Anatolian region. The castle, which came onto the radar of treasure hunters in many periods, is now known as the only place where the district residents, guests and expatriates spend time, with the wedding hall, cafe and excursion areas built on it.
Where is Şefaatli Kalesi?
Şefaatli Kalesi is in Şefaatli, Yozgat.
How long does it take to visit Şefaatli Kalesi?
The suggested visit time for Şefaatli Kalesi is about 30 minutes.
What else is there to see near Şefaatli Kalesi?
toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Şefaatli Kalesi; the closest are Şefaatli “koşa Köprüsü”, Paşaköy Kasabası Tokmak Hasan Paşa Camii, Karabiyik Köprüsü.