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Yarhisar Castle

Merkez, Bilecik

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The remains of Yarhisar, one of the Byzantine castles Osman Gazi took at the same time as Bilecik.

Safety warning

There is no marked trail; wear sturdy shoes and do not walk on the remains.

Its story

Yarhisar was one of the small castles that controlled the area in the Byzantine period. According to Ottoman chronicles, Osman Gazi also captured the Yarhisar and İnegöl castles in the same days as Bilecik; Nilüfer Hatun, wife of Orhan Gazi, is said to have been the daughter of the lord (tekfur) of Yarhisar. Today only scattered wall fragments and foundation traces can be seen on the hill. The castle is reached on foot, and the view of the surrounding valley is rewarding. It is a quiet spot to explore for those interested in the history of the founding period.

Key facts

Period
Byzantine; Ottoman conquest 1299
Admission
Free

Trip purpose

  • Free
  • Quiet
  • Hiking

Location

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40.18553, 29.88071

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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q133236616