History and archaeology / Castle
Tirebolu Castle (Sen Jan Castle)
Tirebolu, Giresun
Sen Jan Castle on a natural rock extending into the sea in central Tirebolu, with buttressed walls and artillery towers.
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Its story
The town takes its name from Tripolis, that is, 'three cities'; this is said to come from three capes or from the Sen Jan, Bedrama and Andoz castles. Tirebolu Castle, also called Sen Jan, is on a natural rock on the peninsula extending into the sea; its construction date is not known for certain. The walls of the single-entrance castle are supported by buttress towers; at the front are artillery towers and a cannon. Inside, Ottoman gravestones moved from elsewhere are displayed.
Key facts
- Period
- Exact date unknown
- Admission
- Free access
- Highlights
- Buttressed walls, artillery towers
- Visit duration
- 30 minutes
Trip purpose
- Free
- Photography
Location
41.00755, 38.82119
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Source: Web derlemesi (doğrulanmalı): https://tr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tirebolu_Kalesi | https://goturkiye.com/giresun/see | https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/213202971 | https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6035004