History and archaeology / Castle
Çankırı Castle and Karatekin Tomb
Merkez, Çankırı
The city's viewing terrace on the hill to the north, with wall remains and the tomb of Emir Karatekin, who conquered Çankırı.
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Its story
The castle was a defensive structure known for its strength in the Roman, Byzantine, Danishmendid, Seljuk and Ottoman periods and inhabited until the last century. Only some sections of the quadrangular castle's walls, built of mixed rubble stone and brick, still stand today. Within the castle are a Roman-period rock tomb, traces of settlement and the tomb of Emir Karatekin Bey, who conquered Çankırı at the end of the 11th century. The afforested hill has been turned into a recreation area with walking paths and a glass viewing terrace. From here the city center, the Tatlıçay valley and the surrounding hills are seen from a wide angle.
Key facts
- Period
- Roman, Byzantine, Danishmendid, Seljuk, Ottoman
- Admission
- Free
- Best season
- Sunset
- Getting there
- North of the city center; by car or on foot via stepped paths
- Visit duration
- 1 hour
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
- Hiking
Location
40.60819, 33.61657
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://cankiri.ktb.gov.tr/TR-70613/muzeler-ve-orenyerleri.html | https://goturkiye.com/cankiri/see | https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=40.6081917&mlon=33.6165658#map=17/40.6081917/33.6165658