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Ereğli Kalesi
It is located on the hill enclosed by the city walls of Kdz.Ereğli. In the castle, which is thought to have been built at the beginning of the 13th century during the Byzantine Period, there are an inner and outer courtyard, a tower, an ammunition and provisions store, a cistern and rooms. The castle and its surrounding walls are in a very ruined condition. It is thought that the deep cracks at the castle gate and in the inner courtyard were caused by an earthquake. On the walls and towers, gray stone was used together with brick and mortar.
Ereğli Kalesi and 6 places around it
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Suggested visit:45 minutes
It is located on the hill enclosed by the city walls of Kdz.Ereğli. The castle, thought to have been built in the early 13th century during the Byzantine Period, contains an inner and outer courtyard, tower, ammunition and provisions depot, cistern and rooms. The castle and its surrounding walls are in a very ruined condition. It is thought that the deep cracks at the castle gate and in the inner courtyard were caused by an earthquake. On the walls and towers, gray stone was used together with brick and mortar.
Last updated: 19 October 2026
Location and surroundings
Ereğli Kalesi sits within Ereğli, Zonguldak. The toroti catalogue holds 25 described stops across Zonguldak, 8 of them in Ereğli.
The nearest stop is Cehennemağzı Mağaraları, 660 m to the southwest. Another 6 catalogued points lie within a 30 km radius.
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Frequently asked
- What is Ereğli Kalesi?
- It is located on the hill enclosed by the city walls of Kdz.Ereğli. In the castle, which is thought to have been built at the beginning of the 13th century during the Byzantine Period, there are an inner and outer courtyard, a tower, an ammunition and provisions store, a cistern and rooms. The castle and its surrounding walls are in a very ruined condition. It is thought that the deep cracks at the castle gate and in the inner courtyard were caused by an earthquake. On the walls and towers, gray stone was used together with brick and mortar.
- Where is Ereğli Kalesi?
- Ereğli Kalesi is in Ereğli, Zonguldak.
- How long does it take to visit Ereğli Kalesi?
- The suggested visit time for Ereğli Kalesi is about 45 minutes.
- What else is there to see near Ereğli Kalesi?
- toroti’s catalogue holds other destinations within 30 km of Ereğli Kalesi; the closest are Cehennemağzı Mağaraları, Bozhane Hamamı, Ereğli Müzesi.