History and archaeology / Castle
Afyonkarahisar Castle
Merkez, Afyonkarahisar
The castle on a volcanic rock rising 226 m in the middle of the city; used from the Hittites to the Ottomans, it gave the city its name.
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Its story
The castle stands atop a black rock mass, the remnant of an extinct volcano, and rises about 226 m above its surroundings. It is believed to have been used as a fortified position named Hapanuva during the Arzawa campaign of the Hittite King Mursili II in the 14th century BC. Known as Akroenos in the Roman and Byzantine periods and as Karahisar from the Seljuks onward, it gave the city its name. From the summit, reached by a long staircase, you can see the old Afyon neighborhoods and the entire plain. Although most of the walls are in ruins, a cistern and wall remains can be seen.
Key facts
- Visit
- Climb by stairs; 45-60 min
- Height
- ~226 m (above surroundings)
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
38.75667, 30.53167
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afyonkarahisar_Kalesi | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afyonkarahisar_Castle